When you and Adam Reiman agree that the T7 is a keeper, that is high praise. Thanks for sharing your build and flogging.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Osimnod

@leeinwis

3 ай бұрын

Should I buy one ?@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

I bought mine 3 Years ago, primarily because I wanted a bike that would do everything, tour, commute, and some gentle ( Trail ) off roading. Before the test ride at my Local Dealer, I was pretty much convinced the T7 was the bike for me,. It just had to feel good to ride . 20 minutes into the test, I was amazed with the engine, for road riding it has all the power I need , I have ridden for years, so many machines - ( Years in Mototrcycle trade - easier to count which machines I have not ridden than those I have ) so around 70BHP is all i require. The general feel of the T7 is homogenous, everything working so well together, in just about any situation, 4 annual European tours later I still love the machine, and am hugely bonded to it. When you are thousands of miles from home, having a bike which you know WILL start and not fail you, is a massive attraction for me. I have fitted Akrapovic Siencer, H&B centre Stand, Kaoko Cruise Control, Addventure Screen adjusters and Yamaha Low seat option. Love it.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@kaiben3878

9 ай бұрын

How many km have you put on it now?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

9 ай бұрын

Only 18 thousand. But they have beeen diificult miles. @@kaiben3878

@podunkman2709

8 ай бұрын

Looks like this is worst choice as a commuter. And all this quotes "Traction control is a gadget" turns often into painful experience on wet roads.

I've had my T700 since April 2020 and love it. The bike has now reached 65200 km. A lot of gravel road and 4 wheels road. I have never had a problem with this bike. I do the maintenance myself. It is an easy to maintain motorcycle. This bike never travels without the luggage except for my practice in the sand pit near my house. The total weight during my travels is 380kg (motorcycle, luggages and myself). This motorcycle is awesome. Thank you for your report.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate.

@neoanderson4840

8 ай бұрын

65,000 KMS is awesome... you've maxed the bike n some more .... awesome again

Great video, I drive my Tenere700 since December 2019 and have now reeled off 40,000km. I have rebuilt quite a bit, for example the HP-Corse High Exhaust. I like my Tenere very much. Cheers vom Germany

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. 40,000 kms, now that's what I should have done.

I weigh 80kg and found that the cheapest remedy for stock suspension, is to go a bit slower. I also have a slutty 250 that I ride most often, but the T7 is marriage material 😍 I agree about the rear brake. Its the weakest point on the bike, and it varies - especially if I washed the bike with unspecified cleaning agents. I had to shorten the side stand out of the box, as the bike was not sturdy on the side stand. I ended up lowering the suspension a bit, and then had to shorten the sidestand again! If I ride like a christian, it gives me > 400 km/ Tank. But I agree with you, hard highway riding increase consumption to almost 5l/100. (The trip computer is pesimistic, and often report 6.6L, but when I fill up, I always get less than 5. (>20km/l) I also love the simplicity. My mates on their "tech bikes" has learned that I dont wait for them to fiddle for traction or weather or estrogen levels, they can follow when they are done fidling. I save quite a bit of time. I always thought TC is that thing in my right hand..

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Well said.

@elgringoec

10 ай бұрын

😂 estrogen levels

@bikesbabes4721

10 ай бұрын

😜@@elgringoec

@queenslander954

9 ай бұрын

Brilliant mate , you’re got your priority’s sorted B&B

@motozz8258

9 ай бұрын

Priceless :)

A friend gave me his T7 for a day tour. I never felt so good! I turned into a Dakar racer - it feels good on the road, gravel, and mud. Love it.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

14 күн бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV still collecting for my T7

I own a Tenere 700 nearly a year now, and as a 1.90cm height and 100kg i only need to upgrade the suspension other than that pretty much is a 100% solid bike and i love it . Regards from Cyprus/Europe. Love your channel 🙌

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. They are a great bike.

@Victor-cn3zj

10 ай бұрын

Agree, 184 and 103kg "dry". Only had to upgrade springs as i easily can bottom out stock ones. I have exhaust muffler raised with now a build in weak spot that isnt the frame. So when i fall, it isnt the frame that has bent, but only a piece of metal that i can replace.

@Victor-cn3zj

10 ай бұрын

And, the rearbrake, yes 100% agree, very weak.

@allenhuling598

10 ай бұрын

@@Victor-cn3zj Camel ADV's 'The Fix' is an awesome improvement, IMHO!

@tiedupand2twisted

10 ай бұрын

How does the T7 compare with the klr.. sure like the looks of the T7...tnx...

Great video, appreciate the approach you took with the information you want to convey!! Again, great job!!!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

The Camel ADV brake fix will sort the brake feel. Works like a charm.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I've heard that.

@lhurst9550

10 ай бұрын

​​@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTVDo it, 'tis worth it.

@RyanRussell885

10 ай бұрын

100% agree!

@RyanRussell885

10 ай бұрын

The Camel Adv exhaust kits are also a no-brainer!

@generaldistrust

8 ай бұрын

what about some EBC *sintered* brake pads? .. doesn't change anything? for me it did, so maybe.. ya know..

Keep up the great work. I look forward to your videos every time I see you uploaded one.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Please tell your friends about MADTV, I need more subscribers! :)

Great video - really enjoyed watching it and share your sentiment. One of the reasons why I just got a T7 in addition to my 990 ADV.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

That's a good mix.

I really do appreciate a lot about this youtube channel, but what I really appreciate is how these guys are real people riding their favorite bikes having real fun…

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

I love my T7. I tend to reach for my 701 more often but every time I get back on the t7 I’m reminded how amazing it is. Just a total joy to ride. If I had to have one bike that would be it. I’m keen to hear your WR thoughts in the coming weeks

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

I'm like you.

Really appreciated this long term review, Dave, and I feel the same about mine! I have 10,000 miles on mine now and the most notable improvements I've made so far have been the tail-tidy, one-finger clutch, taller wind screen (like Clubby's), removed the OEM crash bars, but most importantly....changed out that rear brake lever to 'The Fix' by Camel ADV (awesome improvement!!). I got about 6, 000 miles on the original tires but have now changed them to the Motoz Tractionator GPS and really happy with that so far! I don't do a lot of mud, but for the gravel roads, water crossings, and tarmak they have been great! As always, thanks heaps for your great work!! Ride safe!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for those words

Love your channel Dave . I had a tenere 660 and jumped to the ktm 990. But am seriously thinking about jumping back to a tenere 700. Keep up the good work. Thanks

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Fred.

my absolute favorite bike. i've owned 10, probably go through more... but my Tenere 700 will never leave me. really loved the new Suzuki Vstrom 800... for adv, its a close second for me.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

9 ай бұрын

Both very good bikes. I was impressed with the Suzuki.

Great honest review of the Tenere, I'm a Tenere owner and can relate to the cons with the bike, however the rear brake can be fixed with the "The Fix" - T7 Rear Brake Pedal from camel adv. its a real game changer for that spongy rear brake.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! There's a few recommending that solution.

@ApocalypseNouille

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV it fixed the rear brake issue for me as well. Stiffer lever and more leverage by design, which leads to better brake feel, more subtlety and more power when needed. Cannot recommend more!

@darylmc2010

10 ай бұрын

That’s all interesting. I would have said the rear brake was wooden and lacking in feel and power. I do have some nerve problems in my feet though. Another reason for me to let the ABS do its thing.

@davehartsock9106

10 ай бұрын

“The Fix” is the fix. Be careful, you’ll probably lock up that rear brake the first couple of times.

@dandoesstunts220

10 ай бұрын

The Camel ADV Brake Fix is the best mod you can do on a T7.

Excellent review...glad your T7 is a keeper! Very pleased with mine after 3 years, and although its considered a 'simple ' bike, in comparison to my XR650R it's a Rolls Royce! The engine is great...tractable, reliable and quick enough to have a blast when you want to. Love it!! Cheers Steve

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Well said!

love the video's. always a good day when you post a new one.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Perfect review of the T7.. I bought the Camel ADV rear brake lever and upgraded Galfer brake pads and my rear brake has come up to acceptable standards only , not great. Oh well. The bike is the most reliable of any ADV on the planet except maybe the Tenere 1200. That gives the rider nothing to worry about but what mods he wants to do and where he wants to ride.. which is fun!!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Agree

Thanks for the content. Keep the shiny side up. Cheers

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Good vid Dave. Enjoyed. Tight fit mate. Pinch up at the swimming hole. I agree with you a 100% on this machine. It's my RTW bike for certain, hands down. Fuel mileage , dependability and simplicity are the sounding reasons for that. Yes, it has shortcomings but nothing I can't deal with or adapt to. My bike is my bike and no body elses. I have Ohlins front and rear made for me and my carry items. I got a hell of a lot of other items such as a Acerbis fuel tank and all kinds of protection guards and such. A lot of expense for sure but a lot are necessary. I feel Yamaha as many other Japanese makers sell a great basic machine at a market level od sales and at a price point. You get a really good frame and a wonderful motor with this to build your own way. I stock trim many will ride and do serious distance and it will be fine for them. At 67 almost 68 I want what I want and it be able to perform well beyond my limits. But when you need it most, you got it. A couple items, A Sargent heated seat, replaces my thinned out custom made Seat Concepts model and a new made rear brake lever from Camel ADV Products. A really good fix for a sticking loose rear factory brake lever. Try one, you won't regret it. They make top quaity components and are really the hreatest people to deal with. Riders they are. Check out their channel. Lot of riding the Desert X Duc in hell bent places out west. Now your comment on the rear brake, what do you think it is Dave? Is it the caliper, brake line, or maybe the master cylinder. Changing pads to another type, brand, does that help? Or is it just wrong? Thoughts. Now glad you and Clubby are getting the new to you and maybe never for me in USA, Raid model. I know it's going to take a while but you will be one of the first to ride both and hopefully extensively. I think I would like to have one given the lower C of G but my bike is mine. Hard to jump on another and do or feel the same. And that's not all. Those tanks take time to fill. And the support protection guard/band seems a throwback to the old Tenere mode; as it was equipped the same way. I've seen the Raid tricked out with all the factory options, pretty darn nice. All in time. You take care. Keep up the good work. Someone has to do it. Hope Clubby has a good safe ride up to the Snowy Mtns. Sure he will have a wild report on the Raid. Now for Nugget to test one.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Nugget too short :). Thanks Sam for your thoughts. That sound like a very well setup T700

Great video and review. Thumbs up from Thailand!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

About to preorder the 2024 model at my local dealership still building my off road skills on the KLX300 till then. Great video I definitely wouldn’t be ready for the level of difficulty of the trails you where doing in the video. But great to see it handling it well in it.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@IdahoDualSport208

10 ай бұрын

Probably best off keeping the KLX. 2 very different platforms, and if you’re new to riding, the 300 will much better suit your learning trials.

@Mycatz

10 ай бұрын

@@IdahoDualSport208 think you’re right Dropped my KLX300 off for some mods Gonna try off roading again next weekend if it doesn’t rain.

As always a great review, honest as always. I was hoping to find one here in Canada, but had no luck given how rare they are. I ended up with a Aprilia 660, and it's definitely very good competition for the T7. Time will tell if it ends being as reliable. Keep up the good work! I really enjoy your posts! 😃

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I do like the Aprillia. Very impressive.

@bikesbabes4721

10 ай бұрын

I think the Aprilla is a fantastic bike. If it was made by Yamaha, It would have been my choice, though I prefer the look of the T7. Enjoy her, and keep us posted on reliability.

Great review Dave , yeap mines a keeper as well , safe riding mate 👍

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks

Hi Dave Enjoying the video. Heading east on the Barkley Highway, strong headwinds, two up with luggage I saw close to 10L/100km on my T7. It’s just another challenge to overcome 😁

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, there is a huge variance of fuel usage on the T700. The master for economy is Stephen Gall. I've been riding with him and he gets another 50 kilometres out of a tank. We call him the Tenere whisperer.

@darylmc2010

10 ай бұрын

The extra range of the Raid edition wouldn’t go astray for sure 👍. It sounds like a great update.

trying to get myself one here in Texas Dave. I'm not sure if they're just not sending us enough of them or we are just buying them as fast as they can make them. Love the channel!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

I reckon a standard one with some after market stuff and you'll do all right. But, as you say, you've got to get one first.

Thanks for all the great content you’ve made for the T7 Dave! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Hey just have to tell you I love your show!!!!!!!! Love motorcycle adventures!!!!! I'm terrible at shifting. But love watching riders who can. I once had a Honda CR 250. It was fun but my woman didn't want me having one. Plus shifting was difficult. Keep recording. I'm about to have a partial knee replacement surgery coming up. I'll need your help to deal with my pain . Love Nugget Interesting fellow. The places you ride are phenomenal!!!!!!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Good luck.

Hey Dave Thanks again for sharing Years back we used take the ABS fuse out of the BMW F650… problem solved If I recall the ABS light stayed on permanently but no more scares after stopping for a photo op or break only to realise you’d forgotten to turn it off on the next tricky corner or decent

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Yep that sounds familiar. :)

Excellent video! Great bike!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Dave, I was watching your head position going up the hard stuff. Bike was going up, down and side to side but you heard was dead center no matter what. 👍

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

My parents were a pair of Owls. :)

I wanted a t7 for years and when I finally had the finances to get one I ended up with a tuareg 660 instead due to availability. (Wait a year+ after orders or a few months) I absolutely love my Aprilia and have about 2.5k miles on it now. We only have one dealer in Washington State and they said mine was the first to be sold to a customer! I ordered it ASAP as soon as it was announced lol Anyway, thanks for the video I still love the t7 and like seeing info about them

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

We've done a detailed review of the Aprillia on this channel. It's an outstanding bike.

@volkoff6357

2 ай бұрын

I was really excited about the Aprilia until I saw the headlight. It killed the bike for me.

Great honest video, thanks for sharing. Just liked and subscribed! Can I ask what you’re running for tires on your T7? What would you recommend after the stock tires wear out?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Firstly I'm sponsored by Pirelli. That aside I was using Pirelli before that. If you do lots of dirt, Pirelli Rally Scorpion on the front and the back doesn't matter that much..

Great video Dave . I would like one of these but my BMW G650gs Sertao with upgraded suspension will do for now. Yes weight is a concern.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Yes it is.

Thanks for the nice video. Is there not a rear brake fix (camel). I love my T7 from the start 2019. In the end of 2022 i did make the switch to the WR....and i love that even more. I love the upgrades and the gearbox of that one is like butter!! It is a keeper. I sold my 2021 AT AS DCT that i owned next to it because i prefer the T7 WR.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

7 ай бұрын

Yes camel brake fix appears to be the best.

The weight and top heaviness has me sticking with my tried and true WR250R set up for ADV riding.

@silverdale3207

10 ай бұрын

Just my two cents ,but if you can't do it on a T7 it's not really ADV riding more like enduro riding, ADV is meant to be a crossover, sure you can do long distance on a 250 but that would be a bit painful, they're great on the technicle stuff, but I'll keep loving my T7, and use my 450 for enduro.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Love the WRs but it's going to wear out. Wear to then... the CRF300? I agree the T7 is not for everyone.

@solardude997

4 ай бұрын

I have the T7 and WR 250. I rode the Idaho BDR on the WR, plus the trip there and back. The WR is no T7 on the highway but the T7 is no WR on the trail. 6000 mile loop with 1300 of it on the trail.

Thanks for this review india doesn't have these options easily available especially anything above 250 cc n twin cylinder parallel or v ( no way ) ... am sure the RE HIMALYAN was inspired by the T700 .... but it comes nowhere close.. .. love watching the reviews and would love to spend about a year riding on the Australian outbacks ... thanks and keep posting.

I’m one of the guys that is still torn between the 901 Expedition and T7. The Norden has all the bells and whistles and much better package off the showroom floor. The lower CG is much more appreciated in tough handling situations, but there’s no denying that the CP2, agile handling, and reliability of the T7 just keeps it competitive in a fast growing market. The issue is, the price becomes negligent on the Yamaha after you factor in all the work needed to bring it up to speed with the others. Suspension, skid plate, seat, and crash bars and you’re already at 890/901 price range, without cruise control, traction control, and all the tech the euro bikes provide. Tough call…

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

It is.

Well, I signed for a 24' T7 this morning. I'm excited to get back on Team Blue. My first two bikes and a snowmobile were Yamahas, I'm getting back to my roots. Bittersweet that I'll be selling the 890 but I've had the local shop going trough it and the next owner will be set to travel the World. Time for the T7 mods to begin.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

Ай бұрын

Front suspension first.

@pinkiewerewolf

Ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Suspension is high on my list. 👍

The suspension has been my biggest concern. I’m at about 104kg and I have found having the proper springs makes a huge difference. The springs are hard to come by still.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Excellent bike Dave. I really wanted a T-7 but couldn't get one here in the States when I needed a bike. I have the Standard 890, a 2022 and I'm loving it but all that tech worries me after the Pan America's numerous issues. Happy trails!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

I like the 890s even standard they have good handling and the engine is great.

@pinkiewerewolf

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV As a shorty I’ve been loving the 890 S. It fits me well and so far (knock on wood) totally reliable. Just rode it back from the shop for its 9,000 mile service and checkup. 🩺

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

@@pinkiewerewolf It's a great bike. If you search the channel for KTM New Zealand Rally there's some amazing footage as to where we took these bikes.

@pinkiewerewolf

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I’ll check those out to see if I missed some episodes. 👍

I’ve found the ABS on the T7 pretty good except for serious low speed down hill

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

A lot of people agree with you Daryl.

Dave love your channel the cover on the t7 do they trap dirt and crap behind them ?think of putting some on my Africa twin It would be great to see you at the ABR in 2024 in the uk you would make a great speaker I could listen to your tails all day long

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Yeah we are considering it.

I hear a lot of praise for the T7 and I was wondering how this compared with the Red variant, the Honda Africa Twin. I hear a lot of good on both and interested on your read. T7's seem to have a very strong second hand market and prices seem to be right up there. The Honda known for it's bulletproof engine and seems though not to pull such a high price but again still not a cheapie. Interested in your thoughts Dave.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

I have tested both extensively and those reviews are on this channel. I like both bikes. he Honda has way better suspension out of the box.

My favorite bike too ..... but I was thinking you are still on DR 650 !!!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 ай бұрын

Never had one.

It's probably the best bike for international travel. Well I guess the best bike is the one you love, but this is the one I used without problem in Algeria.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Trouble free ride. That's what we want.

Thanx for All Things Tenere 👍 Bought mi T7 in 2020. My first Bike 😎 love it. ride it. drop it. pick it up. repeat. My wife said: marry it and call her ‚Trude‘ since day one

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Ha Ha

Basically have the same upgrades and agree with all the points. Bike I'm not planning to sell unless I have to

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, once sorted they are a cracking bike.

Love my T7 Rally One of the 1st in the UK

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

5 ай бұрын

good bike

Had the chance to rip gnarly back roads and water crossings in Costa Rica on a T7 World Raid and it was perfect for the job!!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

3 ай бұрын

The WR has a slightly lower centre of gravity. A great bike.

Great vid as always. I found Pivot Pegz helped immensely with rear brake modulation .

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Looks like new pedal is the answer.

That's exactly how I deal with the big tank on my ATAS - fill it half full when I need it to be nimble.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

9 ай бұрын

Pretty simple idea. It might catch on. :)

Touratec comfortseat onepiece, oem gilles break and clutch leaver, breaking disc rear, sintered pads, suspension upgrade, barkbusters, some good panniers ”mosko” stronger bash plate, oem crash guard, better tires”motoz rally is so good”, slip on , for Weigth saving. Maybe a lithium battery to .Better footpegs And you have a bike for life! And you can travel alone, Bullet proof I now 💰 Tried other bikes! But won’t change it for anything out there! I

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for that

I put on a high mount full exhaust and completely removed all the ABS system including the pump and ran new stainless brake lines.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Good but there is a break pedal solution that improves it beyond belief.

I’m in the market for a mid sized Adv but I’m beyond confused with so many good choices. T7 isn’t near top of true list but that reliability is getting it closer up there. So far the Norden 901 Expedition is winning the 890R in 2nd place but man those prices.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Small car prices

@IdahoDualSport208

10 ай бұрын

I’ve been between the 901 and T7 for a while. The 901 provides all the creature comforts, but it will not be the same competition in the tough stuff off-road where the T7 shines. It will outperform the T7 for touring on pavement and long gravel trips, though. Have to decide what type of riding you’ll do most.

since I got my self a set of mx boots I started riding my t7 like my old 990adv, maybe the top heaviness made me worry more about my feet, not like 990 the weight felt very low down and I was fine with my forma adv.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

I've owned 2 990s I agree.

@davidgrunklee8407

9 ай бұрын

Yes t7 too top heavy! I ditched mine for a de800

I am finding allot of t7's have air in the rear brake system. I use a vacuum fluid extractor to bleed brakes, but it's best to use the vacuum tool, and pump the brakes at the same time.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

5 күн бұрын

Not mine.

Awesome T7. Out of all your bikes Dave which is your favourite? Your 501 might be highest on my list.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Hold that thought. I'm going to do a fair dinkum comparison soon, maybe the next couple of months.

@broncoridesagain3176

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV fantastic! Can’t wait.

Nice!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Fred really appreciated

Essa nova motocicleta que aqui no Brasil ainda não temos pra comprar é a moto perfeita, eu tenho uma GS1200 AC 2012 e uma Ténéré 660 e sei que a T7 é essas duas juntas e melhoradas, a moto definitiva, a moto perfeita pra tudo, pra qualquer caminho, qualquer distância, qualquer destino, qualquer estrada, muito mais que qualquer outra moto no mundo. Essa é A MOTO e ponto final no assunto, perfeita para o Brasil e feita para mim. Talvez um dia ela chegue aqui, só posso rezar e esperar.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

7 ай бұрын

Espero que sim para você :)

@zefini7397

7 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV No Brasil a incidencia de impostos de importação tornam os preços de motocicletas importadas quase impraticaveis, mas quando elas são montadas aqui em Manaus-AM em modulos CKD os impostos não incidem tanto e os preços tornanam-se atraentes. Essa foi a opção da BMW para as suas motocicletas para o mercado nacional confiando à DAFRA esse serviço tercerizado. A Yamaha tem um grande parque fabril em Manaus-AM e poderia repetir essa estratégia com a T7 assim como faz com outros modos como a MT-09 e a MT-07. Na faixa de preços das concorrentes eu tenho certeza que a T7 seria vendida aqui tanto quanto pão 🍞 de manhã cedo, somos um mercado consideravel se centenas de milhares de consumidores esperando ansiosamente por essa moto.

Really good Single track loop out there mate. About 35kms all up. Happy to show you if you ever want to take one of the singles for a squirt.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. I know it. I lived there until I was in my early twenties.

I think the world raid is worth the extra bucks. I have just ordered.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Yeah. Looking forward to testing it.

looking to get a new bike im torn between this or the Suzuki 800DE i might hold off for the kove 800x thats comming out soon idk

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

I'm yet to see a Kove in the flesh.

Dave, I would like to ask, have you heard anything about hard to shift to 2nd and 3 gear? I have to lift 3-4-5 times to get it to go into gear. Only 3000 mi on my T-7. Its also hard to down shift as well from 6-5- so on. Any help would be appreciated.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

3 ай бұрын

I have never heard of this nor experienced it myself.

Yamaha, we want a Tenere 850. Same weight as the T7, but with 100 hp, cruise control, TC, and upgraded suspension. I would buy one instantly.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

16 күн бұрын

We want a Tenere that weighs less! Too!

Would be interesting to hear your thoughts on decat-airintake-RapidBike?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Never heard of it.

@runevikan

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Decat: exhaust without catalysator, bigger airintake/filter, Rapidbike is a piggyback ECU unit. Self Adaptive Fueling Control Module, for smoother fueldelivery.

The 24 Lt fuel tank by Italian brand Acerbis would be a much better choice as it keeps the weight much lower and the shape is very similar to the original one.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

6 ай бұрын

If I had my time again I would have gone for a rear tank.

who's tank is that looks Sweet Mate!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

3 ай бұрын

Safari Tanks, available throughout the world.

Dave, would you recommend a T7 as a first adv bike? Have a year of trail riding experience on a wr450f and yonks of road experience. Would love your thoughts.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Cash is the big one. If I was starting out I would get something second hand already set up. DR650, DR400, CRF300, KTM390. bigger bikes in challenging dirt are a whole other world. You really have to be on it.

@Mac_Stacks

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV awesome, thanks for the advise!

Awaiting this reveal. And if you are contempleting selling it? I would be interested.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Never! :) Mind you I'm overbiked at present.

@adamrichards2072

10 ай бұрын

​@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV so the 701 is for sale then?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

@@adamrichards2072 Nope. But I am over biked at present.

Did you get the rear shock travel increased 35mm as well or is it stock height

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Stock height. You have to watch centre of gravity.

Think this would be a good first Adventure bike for a74 year old street rider? Maybe start smaller? Also how is it on the street?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

If your hitting the dirt go a Honda CRF300.

Camel adv rear brake will sort the squish but I know you being in aus, postage from Canada will hurt!

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Alex you're the third or fourth person to recommend the Camel ADV rear Brake.

Braided s/s hose on the rear brake and a proper bleed?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Replacing the brake pedal is the fix according to those in the know.

You’re in the outback. Most of us are on roads and the roads for our adventures. I want to know if the T7 is good on the road and green lanes in the normal European countryside that seat looks like a plank. I wouldn’t last 30 minutes on thatand that’s the first thing I would change before the suspension. It wasn’t built as an off-road Enduro. Again that seat would have to go and I’d have to find a tubeless solution for the wheels. Apart from the seat and the tubeless, the bike is perfect. In my view I just sold my ktm 790 adventure at a heated the engine noise.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

3 ай бұрын

What is 'looks like a plank'. I haven't heard any complaining about seat comfort. Interesting comment without sitting on it. It's Centre of gravity is way higher than the 890. YOu'll notice that more than any seat.

I love the T7, looks, and reliability, but was wondering why your twin is not a KTM 890. This because your other keeper is a single cylinder KTM 690. Yes, everyone will mention reliability, but you yourself travelled from London to Sydney on a KTM. As for the T7 being a keeper, maybe the world raid would be, a better, obvious choice.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Let's wait and see. I'll test it soon.

@davidmallia628

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Yeah! I know how that is going to go. Best wishes to you!

Ive been drooling over T7s for ages. I have an older KTM 1190R that I ridden almost 100,000kms. And a 701 Enduro. Trying to decide if a T7 would be a good replacement for my aging 1190. You seem to think it makes a good stablemate to the 701? Not sure if I will miss all that horsepower.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

You will miss the horse power. You will need to get suspension work. You will lay back and soak up the power the pulls from nothing but doesn't excite.

@jasonearles9789

10 ай бұрын

Coming off the 1190 you would probably be happier with the 890R or 901 Norden Expedition

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

@@jasonearles9789 Norden Expedition NOT the standard Norden

@thinpins1

10 ай бұрын

I have a ‘20 T7 all spec’s up and a ‘23 701 LR. There’s a lot of overlap in use but very different bikes. You’ll have the pace and power in the 701 but the T7 engine is not as exciting but is more enjoyable. While the 701 is a whip, the T7 just makes me smile ever time.

@rlovell383

8 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I test rode a Noden Expedition and didn't like it at all! The ergonomics are all wonky, very wide feeling and huge seat and tank. Felt bigger than my 1190R. I brought home a brand new Tenere 700 last week and I love it!!!

What Tires do you think work off road and on??? you like Best???

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

5 ай бұрын

I bought Pirelli, before I as sponsored by them. Brilliant front tyre for dual sport, some people say the rear wear too quick and they do a combo of harder on the rear.

Would you take the T7 over your adventure slayer CRF300l?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

4 ай бұрын

It depends on so many things. That's why I have 3 around this capacity. and a 500 adventure single

Nice country there , one point if reliabilty on a adventure bike is not a Pro then well known others need reliabilty reported in the con catergory , right up the top of the list would be noted for Adventure riding . Do the others have contract clauses in there marketing agreements Dave , rarely do you here it unless you know the owners or watch non comercial adventures.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

9 ай бұрын

The best way of establishing reliability is unfortunately trolling the user groups for the models. I've got to say there are some very concerning trends.

Wait so how much did you spend on aftermarket parts?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

4 ай бұрын

It's there.

A lot of motorcycle and car reviewers make this mistake, Which is they don't tell the audience how tall they are, how much they weigh and other aspects to who they are and how they fit on the bike or in the vehicle...... I am 6 foot 6 it is important to me to know whether or not I will fit on a bike or in a vehicle.....

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

4 ай бұрын

There is a series of videos on this build I frequently refer to by height.

So if you could keep only one bike, would it be the T7, 690 or 701?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Crickets.

I think Yamaha should charge a little more and just put better suspension on from the outset otherwise indestructable.Thanks.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Agree. It's pretty simple isn't it. Look how mine goes through those whoops.

I went for a test ride on a new 2023 T7. And ended up buying a 2023 CRF 300L. The T7 was so top heavy, long and crazy high. Don't kid yourself, an average rider will not be punting the T7 off-road like your big star utuber is.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

In Australia I consider my skills, slightly above average. That said I agree with weight issue and I LOVE the CRF. On this channel we've built a cracker. Worth a look.

@frednerk2127

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Lol, "slightly above" is like saying the sun is a warm place! Yes I watched the build, that was nice. However I already have a 250 Rally and was interested in building something like the old XR 500s a lightist trailbike that you can ride all day with enough go to make life interesting. And at only $6425 au where I live was bang for buck!

@brycetheshredder

5 ай бұрын

@@frednerk2127look up jake the garden snake and his build on the crf300L At least his performance mods for more power

@truepaulesko

4 ай бұрын

Hi. I'm considering getting a motorbike license, I have very little experience riding motorbikes, only one day at marokko as a present for my 40 yo birthday and other three days at a karting track with supermotard. I have to say I disagree with this comment. The other day I rode (outside of the roads, on a big closed circuit of road) a t7 a 701 rally and a CRF 300l. I have to say the CRF is by far the most easy to ride, it's low, it's not very powerful, everything it's easy, but if you like to give the thing some speed it shows its limits very easily, the t7 is the best mix between off road and on road I guess. It's not very high, I could get to the floor on my toes (it was mounted with the higher seat option) and the bike is smooth. The 701 is the more aggressive option, high as fuck, very prone to slide the rear and with suspensions that I have no way of even begining to look for their limits. To sum up, in my opinion saying the t7 is not for everyone because of the height and so on is not completely objective, I am 1.74 and didn't find it that tall. (Don't try the 701 then) and I found the CRF 300 l as a very nice bike but one you can get bored of very fast of you like to get to speed on it. Just my opinion. Have a nice day!

@radiocrash

3 ай бұрын

You should have tried the world raid

Would you take the T7 over a DR650 as a 1 only bike?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

4 ай бұрын

No.

@localresident7826

4 ай бұрын

Fuel Injection, 6 speeds and twice the power and it can't replace the DR as a 1 only bike says a bunch!@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

I would hope that ALL bikes would be reliable after 10,000 miles.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Hope in vain :)

😍😍😍😍😍

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Yes it is nice.

Just remove the ABS brake lines , plug pump if can not remove completely , fit Custom Hel Performance brake lines. back to old school brakes. what i done to my custom 1290 Super Enduro No ABS/TCS all old school

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 ай бұрын

Thanks

In my Eye the T7 has no competition sure the adventure bike category is a cesspool of OK motorcycles the KTM stands out probably the most out of everything but the T7 does it all and it's simple and I own a Suzuki

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

It has taken a bit of work to get this one up to scratch though.

@shawnmclaughlin7418

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Well when you find a motorcycle that has Everything You Want out of The Box Let Me Know I'm Still looking Myself but they're getting Close

👍🍻

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

ta

Price Quality Off-Road feeling ist the T7 the best on the market. BUT New Transalp 2023 is now the Best of ADV

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Not sure.

what is better 17" or 18" rear wheel for offroad

@freeheelsak

10 ай бұрын

18 mist because of tire choices. Little narrower too but a 17 feels quite a bit better on the tarmac twisties

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Too hard to answer quckly. End of the day there are successful bikes with either.

Reliability is the main factor here. If the orange bikes were reliable, there would be no competition, but being what they are, Yamaha can get away with the lack of suspension performance and overall technology

@silverdale3207

10 ай бұрын

It's the reason men marry the girl next door type instead of the supermodel, you just know you're going to get more action , reliability and fun. Leave the supermodel to the guys that love spending money on maintainence .

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Hmm. I guess I'm polygamous :) and my 690 is the super model?

@angelobalto

10 ай бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Yes your 690 is a super model 😂

If someone said, you can choose whatever bike you want, I would keep my T7

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

I like it too.

Is she wearing Motoz Rallz?

So basically it's the reliability vs a KTM 890R then? Because with the suspension you did, you spent at least as much as the 890R...

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

10 ай бұрын

Yep