Is it a Super Tenere Light or S7

[MBJST]

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2018/05/yamaha-tenere-700-world-raid-tour-precedes-production-launch-this-fall/

 

[EricV]

Stop reading that drivel. It's a chain drive bike that has nothing to do with the Super Tenere. And that 'rag' has little to do with reality.

Some day, maybe, you will see one in the US. The Tenere never came here because it would have been just another single cylinder bike that cost more than the KLR. If Yamaha stepped up their game and brought a shaft drive 700 to market, it would sell. This? Probably not in the US in any kind of numbers that make market sense.

Oh, and there are several other threads on this forum about that bike already.

 

[limey]

Stop reading that drivel. It's a chain drive bike that has nothing to do with the Super Tenere. And that 'rag' has little to do with reality.

Some day, maybe, you will see one in the US. The Tenere never came here because it would have been just another single cylinder bike that cost more than the KLR. If Yamaha stepped up their game and brought a shaft drive 700 to market, it would sell. This? Probably not in the US in any kind of numbers that make market sense.

Oh, and there are several other threads on this forum about that bike already.

Nothing wrong with chain drive and I think this bike will be a big seller on this side of the pond, I’m finding the S10 a to heavy fully loaded for me to pick up.

 

[Thrasherg]

Looks like an FZ07 with longer suspension and a different headlight fairing. Judging by how popular the FZ has been, I think this will do well!!

Gary

 

[eemsreno]

We just had a Yamaha sales rep in here the other day and I ask him if this bike is coming to the USA.
He said it is going to be produced in France and if it was ever to come to the USA it would have to be built in Japan because of quality control. So he didn't think it will come to the USA.

 

[cycledelic relic]

Some people who work for Yamaha have no clue.....
I spoke to a rep at the Progressive bike show back in 2002 ..& when I asked about the FJRs possibility of coming to the US....
His reply.... NEVER GONNA HAPPEN

I also asked him several years later why the TDM900 wasnt brought over since the V Strom was doing nicely in sales.... His reply... NEVER GONNA HAPPEN

I gave up asking this rep questions soon after

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[Squibb]

I can't see why this won't come to the US idc.

OK, with a 700 twin it's likely to be a mainly solo propostion, but it will probably pave the way for a 900 triple version to compete with the F850GS pretty soon. Here in the UK the MT/Tracer range has proved to be a strong seller for Yamaha, largely because they got the pricepoint right.

 

[Checkswrecks]

We just had a Yamaha sales rep in here the other day and I ask him if this bike is coming to the USA.
He said it is going to be produced in France and if it was ever to come to the USA it would have to be built in Japan because of quality control. So he didn't think it will come to the USA.

I spoke with a person at Yam North America and she said that while it is not a done deal, they expect to have the bike here in the US.

 

[magic]

I would think Yamaha would bring this bike to the U.S. After all they have a big gap in their lineup. Their biggest enduro/dual sport is 250cc. Nice little bikes but they have nothing to compete with the KLR 650, DR650 or XR650.

 

[cycledelic relic]

The 700 would be a great sidekick to the BIG 10.... Im watchin............

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[Sierra1]

I would think they might have to bump displacement up a bit. Triumph and BMW are 800cc. I would "assume" that would be the competition. Those two have been highly rated. I don't see how the Yamaha could hang at a 100cc deficit. It would make more sense for a modern TDM 850. (to me any way)

 

[Cycledude]

Nobody wants to build a 700-800 cc dual purpose bike with shaft drive, cruise control and self canceling turn signals but that’s what I want lol .

 

[cycledelic relic]

I would think they might have to bump displacement up a bit. Triumph and BMW are 800cc. I would "assume" that would be the competition. Those two have been highly rated. I don't see how the Yamaha could hang at a 100cc deficit. It would make more sense for a modern TDM 850. (to me any way)

Tigers & F850s start at $11-11.5k.or so...
The T7 should come in around $8.5-9k if Im guessin right
& ...the power diff....well...there isnt that much diff.... I think the T7 is undercutting the Euros nicely
& well under the Africa Twin too


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[Abercrombie tenere]

I would think Yamaha would bring this bike to the U.S. After all they have a big gap in their lineup. Their biggest enduro/dual sport is 250cc. Nice little bikes but they have nothing to compete with the KLR 650, DR650 or XR650.

Compete with the KLR, DR, or XR? How about Yamaha gets into the twenty first century and competes with a Beta 500 RR-S, KTM 500 EXC, or 690 Enduro, or Husky FE 450, FE 500, or 701 Enduro. Then I might get a little excited about Yamaha Enduros.

 

[limey]

Compete with the KLR, DR, or XR? How about Yamaha gets into the twenty first century and competes with a Beta 500 RR-S, KTM 500 EXC, or 690 Enduro, or Husky FE 450, FE 500, or 701 Enduro. Then I might get a little excited about Yamaha Enduros.

And why are you on a Super Ténéré and not a GS1200 ?

 

[cycledelic relic]

Compete with the KLR, DR, or XR? How about Yamaha gets into the twenty first century and competes with a Beta 500 RR-S, KTM 500 EXC, or 690 Enduro, or Husky FE 450, FE 500, or 701 Enduro. Then I might get a little excited about Yamaha Enduros.

If reliability & servicing costs are figured into the equation... No question.... The T7 will get it...hands down

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[Sierra1]

Tigers & F850s start at $11-11.5k.or so...
The T7 should come in around $8.5-9k if Im guessin right
& ...the power diff....well...there isnt that much diff.... I think the T7 is undercutting the Euros nicely
& well under the Africa Twin too

You're correct, but if it was JUST a money thing....the Super Tenere would be outselling the big Tiger and GS. And even the guys here want more power. At 700cc, it can beat the DR and KLR, but gets beat by the little Tiger and GS. Glad I have a good one. ::001::