Butterthebean
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So today I got to ride my first Tenere. A 2012 model with 24,000 miles. I haven't ridden anything buy my Royal Star for the last 4 years so it was quite a shock to the system, but I really enjoyed it. First I must say.... the Royal Star is a 5 speed and 5th is a true overdrive. You don't need it until at least 70mph. So needless to say, I felt like I was shifting my butt off in city traffic. I could also really tell that it was only 2 cylinders instead of the 4 I'm used to. Not so much on the highway but at take off... it just felt completely different. That being said, I loved the riding position, how easy it tracked, cornered, shifted, stopped... it was great. Couple things I really didn't like were the soft suspension and the brake pedal could have been a smidge lower for my old legs... all things I could address.
Unfortunately, the dealer who was selling it did not want to make me a deal. I was looking to trade in the Royal Star but he wanted me to take rock bottom price for it. The price on the Tenere was not bad at all but unless someone is offering me a great deal I never take it first time out. Maybe they will soften in a week or so. If not, I'll find something else I feel. I'll keep looking. But after this test ride, I firmly believe that a Tenere belongs in my garage.
Unfortunately, the dealer who was selling it did not want to make me a deal. I was looking to trade in the Royal Star but he wanted me to take rock bottom price for it. The price on the Tenere was not bad at all but unless someone is offering me a great deal I never take it first time out. Maybe they will soften in a week or so. If not, I'll find something else I feel. I'll keep looking. But after this test ride, I firmly believe that a Tenere belongs in my garage.
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