I see everything but anything on a BMW update on this thread ...... this train is off the rails .....
when I decided I was ready for a new bike I went to my local BMW dealer , I was ready to try a BMW , their attitude was such I walked out . a few days later I bought my 2019 super Tenere ...... I have already said this here , but since this is off the rails I repeat myself . an actual update by Goldwing and the discussion to follow would be great .... talking about other brands is great .....
BMW are great bikes but I have never ridden or owned one , I judge by others experienced and ownership loyalties. the Yamaha best virtue is its reliability , and by owning a 2nd bike I already no its vices so I farkle it to death . Yamaha knows its vices but barely moves to address its vices .... it still has a crappy seat for one . the gen 2 windshield is better than gen 1 but is still mostly crap . now heated grips are heaven , cruise control is useful and is appreciated , electric suspension is good but lots of playing to find the right setting for you at that moment , swing and a hit , noooo the ball cured foul . it could be better . the dash is interesting compared to gen 1 , but mine has failed already under warranty , is hard to read at times , and not as simple to understand . but I'm finally getting used to the display. the Tenere is a generation behind on ABS , and why does it not come standard with LED headlights .
I have spent over a thousand dollars just getting it to a standard of comfort and safety through farkling and I am not even close . when I finally get it right I will have as much money in it as a base price GS im thinking . the music side of Yamaha would not put out a grand piano to the standard of the M/C sides super Tenere . my church has a Yamaha piano and I have a Tenere ,I see the difference . you don't (I like my Tenere and I am not planning on getting rid of it , at 63 years of age it might last me till I no longer want to ride .... )have to by peddles for the piano , they are right from the start .
t700 is an interesting bike and at a great price point , looking forward to sitting on one maybe even a ride . I can live with a chain , but not tube tires . me huffing and puffing on the side of a road repairing a flat with tire irons and patches , and it will not be at a good time of day , how much more would tubeless have cost Yamaha to have on the t700 . could have made it an upgrade option.
one day soon I will try a BMW to see what the fuss is about . I like Starbucks .