When you say, it won't beat a Gold Wing on a long haul road trip. What do you mean? In terms of comfort, fuel consumption?
I think he is referring to comfort. Stock seat vs. stock seat, the Gold Wing wins. That said, the right aftermarket seat makes this bike as comfortable for the long haul days. I have a Russell Day Long seat for touring and I have done 10 hour days very minimal discomfort (only in the last 2 hours) and anything around 500 mile days or less is a breeze.
Yes, the S10 is certainly built for the “long haul”, but the Gold Wing is a totally different beast for solo or 2-up touring. On a scale of 1 to 10 for comfort over distance, the Gold Wing would be a 10, the S10 (IMHO) would be an 8. Just remember, my experience will not be the same as yours, what I rate as supremely comfortable may not be acceptable to you. The Gold Wing is designed and built for one thing and that is long distance touring, the S10 is a real Swiss Army knife of a motorcycle, it may not excel at just one thing, but it it will probably be 85-90% overall.
You have not moto camped with my friend and iThere are plenty of used Super Teneres around, so I think the only way you'll answer your own question is to try one.
We have a lot of long distance people here; I'm on my second and have been to the four corners.
You won't do this with the Venture or a Wing.
. He with his 2008 goldwing and my Voyager 1700 have been into places like the above. Driven through puddles where water comes up to our mid shins.ND4 - i will have to look into this for you: but my last two purchases where done using their calculating procedure go their web site very simple, you will need an assistant to follow their procedure. Both times I got it right size previously on my VStrom and last summer on the T12 and you can always give them a call if you need any help regarding sizing !
Blasphemy! "She's not a sport bike". At least that's what I've been told. I'm with you on your opinion, but a while back I posted that she does a good impression of a sportbike. I was quickly told that I was very wrong. I was given reasons why I was wrong. But . . . . for the exact reasons that you posted, I still believe she's easier to ride on a twistie road than some sportbike, or at the very least sport tourers. She's my favorite bike ever.
Thanks Ill look into it on their site, just wanted a real world review with specs on you vs shield height too!
On a track or very smooth properly paved road, no doubt I could be quicker on the 919/sport bike especially if it wasnt super tight. But down here in southern ca in the malibu hills with roads that are nice but ungulate and arent smooth and very tight. Hands down the tenere wins. Then you get to the PCH and can cruise in comfort.
I went from a vstar 1300 with a mustang seat and touring bars, which is liquid cooled and pretty quick for a 1300. I'd guess it is pretty comparable to the performance of your voyager. The S10 definitely has a lot more passing power on the highway and it definitely feels like the more powerful bike. The other big advantage is the handling. When you get off the highway there aren't any cruisers that will be as fun as the Tenere is in the twisties. Adventure bikes are definitely a different style of riding but once I got used to it I feel more comfortable and less fatigued after a long ride. I still have the vstar because I couldn't part with it. After 65000 miles I've grown to love it and its not worth enough to bother selling. Truth is it isn't getting much ride time since I got the S10 and if I know I'm riding all day I wouldn't even consider taking the star.
