Xclimation
Well-Known Member
Many of us would like our Super Tenere's to have more power. A handful of us are satisfied. Most who want the power, want it in the form of horsepower. Myself, I prefer a torque curve. That is why I chose the Tenere over other adventure bikes. I like to carry camping gear and have a passenger.
For my riding skill (and nerve), I'm sure what I'd do with more horsepower. Either I'd get hurt...or never use it. I know the weight, suspension and design don't exactly make MotoGP skilled riding possible. I will say that compared to my cruisers.....I can take curves much faster on my S10!
But...In an ideal world, I'd like more power...but not at the expense of reliability or gas mileage. I think there is a deep rooted feeling that I want to have a faster bike than the next guy! But having said this....on a straight away those other bikes...(Multistrada, KTM, BMW) are not THAT much faster. When it comes to curves...maybe the Ducati will have a slight advantage....but I believe rider skill can make up for it. I notice BMW guys more than others like to wheelie more. But we can do that on our S10s as well. Another thing I've noticed is that other manufacturers kind of fib on their specs. I've observed that Harley, Honda and Yamaha; if anything "under promise and over perform" when it comes to specs. such as power HP and Torque and even weight.
I personally know an S10 owner here who is an extremely skilled rider and riding motorcycles was part of his occupation. His son rides a sport bike (R6) and this certain S10 owner was able to reasonably keep up with him including curves. His son is an adult and experienced rider. This S10 rider is happy with the power the S10 has and is wouldn't know what to do with the extra power. And I more than trust his assessment.
The only thing more I think I would use more power is getting around some 18 wheelers in tight situations. Beyond that...I don't know
What do y'all think? If the Super Tenere had more power, then how would it change your riding?
For my riding skill (and nerve), I'm sure what I'd do with more horsepower. Either I'd get hurt...or never use it. I know the weight, suspension and design don't exactly make MotoGP skilled riding possible. I will say that compared to my cruisers.....I can take curves much faster on my S10!
But...In an ideal world, I'd like more power...but not at the expense of reliability or gas mileage. I think there is a deep rooted feeling that I want to have a faster bike than the next guy! But having said this....on a straight away those other bikes...(Multistrada, KTM, BMW) are not THAT much faster. When it comes to curves...maybe the Ducati will have a slight advantage....but I believe rider skill can make up for it. I notice BMW guys more than others like to wheelie more. But we can do that on our S10s as well. Another thing I've noticed is that other manufacturers kind of fib on their specs. I've observed that Harley, Honda and Yamaha; if anything "under promise and over perform" when it comes to specs. such as power HP and Torque and even weight.
I personally know an S10 owner here who is an extremely skilled rider and riding motorcycles was part of his occupation. His son rides a sport bike (R6) and this certain S10 owner was able to reasonably keep up with him including curves. His son is an adult and experienced rider. This S10 rider is happy with the power the S10 has and is wouldn't know what to do with the extra power. And I more than trust his assessment.
The only thing more I think I would use more power is getting around some 18 wheelers in tight situations. Beyond that...I don't know
What do y'all think? If the Super Tenere had more power, then how would it change your riding?