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Just picked up a brand new 2014 Tenere today. My last bike was a V-strom 650. I of course got the fastest color: blue! Only have about 100 miles on it, but here are my first impressions. The S10 is a little heavier pushing around, but feels almost as light as the strom once moving. The handling is light and agile, better than the strom in many ways. The engine is awesome, very tractor like, but smooth and revs quickly. The chassis is very rock solid and I found myself going a lot faster because of the smooth acceleration and stable ride. The brakes are light and super strong. They haul the bike down very fast with one finger, with little dive too. The cruise is perfect, just like a car, that really allows a lighter hand and a rest period. The experience is soooo nice and slow feeling because of how planted it is, I can see myself riding long distance on the S10. The V is not fun over 65, the revs are high and it is not that composed, throw on a passenger and not a fun experience for me. It will do it, but not like I expect the S10. Going from a 650 to the S10 motor, there is a little more heat. Not terrible, but in traffic the 650 was not noticeable, but the S10 is warmer (which will be great in the winter). The weather protection is fantastic too, but that adds to the warmth on the legs! Again, not terrible, but I felt the need to mention it.
The V and the S10 are not in the same league, but for anyone upgrading, it is a little like going from a camry to an Audi S6. The level of everything is just way better, as is the price. With the year end deals going on, I got the bike for $11.500 and of course add the outrageous Illinois taxes (yes that is a sucking sound you hear). It will take me a while to bond, as it is a very different ride than the strom.
I wanted to thank all of the riders on this forum. ::008:: You all helped me make the decision to buy the S10, and several posters talked about the 2014 and how it felt a little better. I had a chance to buy a new 2013 for 1600 less, but chose the 14 from comments here. So, thanks everyone! I look forward to some rides one day!
Just picked up a brand new 2014 Tenere today. My last bike was a V-strom 650. I of course got the fastest color: blue! Only have about 100 miles on it, but here are my first impressions. The S10 is a little heavier pushing around, but feels almost as light as the strom once moving. The handling is light and agile, better than the strom in many ways. The engine is awesome, very tractor like, but smooth and revs quickly. The chassis is very rock solid and I found myself going a lot faster because of the smooth acceleration and stable ride. The brakes are light and super strong. They haul the bike down very fast with one finger, with little dive too. The cruise is perfect, just like a car, that really allows a lighter hand and a rest period. The experience is soooo nice and slow feeling because of how planted it is, I can see myself riding long distance on the S10. The V is not fun over 65, the revs are high and it is not that composed, throw on a passenger and not a fun experience for me. It will do it, but not like I expect the S10. Going from a 650 to the S10 motor, there is a little more heat. Not terrible, but in traffic the 650 was not noticeable, but the S10 is warmer (which will be great in the winter). The weather protection is fantastic too, but that adds to the warmth on the legs! Again, not terrible, but I felt the need to mention it.
The V and the S10 are not in the same league, but for anyone upgrading, it is a little like going from a camry to an Audi S6. The level of everything is just way better, as is the price. With the year end deals going on, I got the bike for $11.500 and of course add the outrageous Illinois taxes (yes that is a sucking sound you hear). It will take me a while to bond, as it is a very different ride than the strom.
I wanted to thank all of the riders on this forum. ::008:: You all helped me make the decision to buy the S10, and several posters talked about the 2014 and how it felt a little better. I had a chance to buy a new 2013 for 1600 less, but chose the 14 from comments here. So, thanks everyone! I look forward to some rides one day!
