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Talltourer

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IMO, Yamaha has the perfect balance of cool features that the average rider can really enjoy and get use out of for everyday riding. My biggest wish for the Gen 3 would be upgraded suspension and brakes (steel braided lines and upgraded MC's), and a button to easily shut off just the rear brake ABS. Other than that, BNG is fine by me.
Not only that but there is the bottom line for everyone... the price point.

I often mention it when talking about this but a ES Tenere is 18k in Canada. A loaded GS Adventure is 32k... and i', sure there is room for more option. A base GS with ES and luggage is pushing 26k I think.

That's a whole lots of $$$$$ and while the GS are great bikes, the price difference is just not worth it for me and many.

While not many are familiar with the Tenere, there is still a Yamaha dealer in most large cities. In Canada, there aint that many BMW dealers when you leave the major urban areas(Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto).
 
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SuckSqueezeBangBlow

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Not only that but there is the bottom line for everyone... the price point.

I often mention it when talking about this but a ES Tenere is 18k in Canada. A loaded GS Adventure is 32k... and i', sure there is room for more option. A base GS with ES and luggage is pushing 26k I think.

That's a whole lots of $$$$$ and while the GS are great bikes, the price difference is just not worth it for me and many.

While not many are familiar with the Tenere, there is still a Yamaha dealer in most large cities. In Canada, there aint that many BMW dealers when you leave the major urban areas(Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto).
True enough on the price point but look at the $28k for the regular GS (I don't think it is fair to compare the GS Adventure and the Tenere) and what you get for the extra money? Less weight, more HP/Tq, better suspension, quick shift, Nav ready, Keyless ignition, Tire Pressure Monitor System, adjustable windshield (not sure how different from the Tenere), LED Headlight (not sure if that is on the Tenere or not?) and the ability to adjust the riding modes while driving, including being able to easily shut off the ABS. I think you get a Starbucks card too. All that being said do I think it is worth the extra $10,000? Like you said, nope. My money will probably go with the Tenere unless I can get a smokin' deal on a new GS but since that isn't likely I will gladly save the extra cash and spend some of it on farkles and trips.
 

Talltourer

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All that being said do I think it is worth the extra $10,000? Like you said, nope. My money will probably go with the Tenere unless I can get a smokin' deal on a new GS but since that isn't likely I will gladly save the extra cash and spend some of it on farkles and trips.
Hell, I think we are getting fucked over big time on bike prices to begin with anyway... A new Tenere ES be the same price as a base Toyota Corolla up here in Canada. Thats part of the problem.

Eck, a GS Adventure is the price I paid for my new 2018 Subaru WRX last winter.

I get it, it's a hobby, we should not try to rationalize the money we put in there but it's still alot of money for "what we get" when you look at it.
 

Cycledude

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I kinda like the BMW’s but after some friends experiences with the cost and time to get a final drive replaced they will never buy another BMW and neither will I .
 
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