Something I've noticed as I get older, is it's not about peak power figures, it's about how that power is spread out through the rpm. Bikes like this may only have 70ish hp, but with a nice mid-low range punch it doesn't matter. I love my tuned MT10 with 160hp, but without breaking the law I'm only utilizing like 70hp most of the time anyway

@aka_pierre

8 ай бұрын

I think for most people torque is the most important thing. It's also the reason why Harley Davidson sells any bikes at all. :)

@ronr6605

8 ай бұрын

​@@aka_pierrethe wild hogs thing? :D Past midlife men thingy that just got rid of the mortgage, kids, the wife or all of it. And if they like to listen softrock or Country ofc. If it is more synthie pop they will go for something sporty like an M1000R and if it has been punk it's KTM 690 Enduro R they jump on... to find out ot is a GS they want to ride geared up to starbucks and back. But yeah, guess ur right. :) 😅

@aka_pierre

8 ай бұрын

@@ronr6605 I mean that for all their faults, HD air cooled motors are torque rich, and that's why they have some appeal still. I went down the supersport/sportbike route too (VFR, s1000rr, tuono v4) and I still have the most fun on a torque KTM 990 v2. Butt dyno is a real thing.

@ronr6605

8 ай бұрын

​@@aka_pierre got it. 990 superduke?! 👍 So you like them characterful gals. :)) Sadly nothing for this terrain, we got too many hairpins over here and she is known to like it hard. 😅 I like howl and torque from down-low with predictable pickup, so it's an liter-i4-naked and I got to live with the missing balancershaft. Harley tho is nothing for me, except they would put it in a naked chassis, I'm that bad of a rider that needs to feel the front atleast in the fingertips.

@storegga

8 ай бұрын

I've moved from 5 years with mt10 to a t7 soon. Exactly why is what you've detailed. MT still a great machine

This is my bike and I love it. Does everything perfect, traveling, two up, twistiest, off-road, low budget and low consumption, super reliable, etc. Etc. Great video as always 👍👍👍

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Awesome machine indeed!

@levarris14

8 ай бұрын

this is MY bike and i love it, too ! 😍😍😍

@shosholozabalafon2436

7 ай бұрын

Same here , i love my T7 and my wife is always happy to go for a ride.

I've literally just listened this whole video on my headphones while working. T7 sounds so fruity, it's just like listening to some good, chilling music.

@Schaaf

5 ай бұрын

That's awesome!

It's really hard to believe that the sound is coming from the stock exhaust! Great vid as usual

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Indeed! The T7 sounds amazing!

Wow Amazing scenery, riding skills, and the sound of the bike great video keep up the good work…

For me . Arrow titanium 72649PK slip on full exhaust with Dna stage 2 air filter is the best sound ever ! Cheers from Greece man !!

Still love my T7 after 3 and a half years...such a brilliant engine! I'd like to change the exhaust for weight and aesthetics...but the standard pipe sounds so good. For comfort i tried an Airhawk seat , a sheepskin cover....finally i fitted one of the Cool Covers mesh seat cover and it's all day comfortable. Can't see myself ever parting with the T7. Great video from you as always Schaaf!! Cheers Steve 💚

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve!!

@2lbsTrigrPull

6 ай бұрын

Try the cheap Mivv/Hashiruo oval low pipe. I have it and the sound is even better than standard pipe.

Wow this bike sounds great stock

Alucinante 🤩

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Hello, how do you configure the sound recorder? I have the same one and I can't get a good, clean sound out of my T7. I hope you can help me!! greetings

Your video (especially at lower speeds) reminded me that I didnt miss at all the noise from the AX41s... However, i was really impressed with their cornering abilities - very soft though, quickly destroyed rear and front.

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

I've yet to find 50/50 tires that don't make any noise :)

Hello, what camera was this video shot on?

Wicked place to ride! Nice video!

@Schaaf

2 ай бұрын

Yes it was! Thank you

How did you like the handguards? I find they give a sense of heavy dutiness- like you can survive anything that could happen!

V strom 800de o tenere t7 ?con cual te quedas?

Great video ! I'm thinking of world raid for solo rides road and trails and travelling with passenger for vacation !

Toll gemacht, Vale-ntin! Einmal fuhr ich so ein Tenere von mein Freund, und bin auf die selben Sachen gekommen. Neben bei die Gereusch von Enduro-Reifen auf der Asphalt macht mich kaputt( aber das ist persönliche Vorgeschmack). Gut gefahren von Beifahrerin auch, kein einziger Headbanger gefasst durch den ganzen Video! :) Das ware toll auf ein Maiden- Konzert, aber beim zu Zweit fahren ist hasslich wie verrükt :) Gruss

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha guter Kommentar :D

2 up riding have your ever experienced dangerous lack of braking ? I mean emergency braking , endurance going down moutains ? (Driving casually not crazy, is it still safe) I’m looking for a replacement of my s1000xr ,changing wold i now want a do it all bike for reasonnable price , good braking , 70-90hp and 2 up riding and light off road ready

Such an impressive engine. Two up with panniers and it's just pulling.

@Schaaf

4 ай бұрын

Indeed

I definitely have to try out the Tenere once....

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

Hope you get the chance!!

terlihat gagah di balik setang kemudi ditambah pemandangan yang indah ,,sukses Schaaf !

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

❤

You have a shifter right ?

It's doing great job going uphill even with passenger behind💪❤

@Schaaf

4 ай бұрын

Indeed

A happy Schööfl is my favourite Schööfl :)

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

:)

How you behaved when you realized theat the rear brake had vanished? It's Dangerous?

Nice one @schaaf. How does this compare to the Africa Twin ride you had with a pillion?

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Less torque, less comfort, less space. Obviously :)

Grüß dich. Was für ein Auspuff arbeitet in diese T7? Wenn stock, dann von was so soldatisch "rattatata? Vielleicht geht er ohne mit dbkiller?

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Alles stock, das Geräusch macht die Yamaha unabhängig vom Auspuff. Aber mit einem Zubehör-Auspuff kann man es dann besser hören als Fahrer

Would you have any more details on the chin mount? I can't seem to find a brand with good enough reviews to spend my money on. I'd also be terrified of dropping my camera mid-ride. Otherwise, satisfying riding as always! Even cooler to watch considering I own a T7.

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

Sure, I use a GoPro sticky pad and have a helmet that has decent space for that :) Quite simple

@salib3k

7 ай бұрын

@@Schaaf thanks. Pity I'm currently using a Nolan N87 and that has a large and uneven vent on the chin. I've also looked at some alternative custom pads for the helmet specifically, but reviews are far from great, with many saying the mount came right off while riding. I'll consider one of them, but maybe adding better glue or possibly even screwing it in.

Nice review as always 👌 Interesting question I have for you is "if you can choose between T7 and V 85 TT in general? Greetings from Croatia and keep the good work 🤟

@Schaaf

3 ай бұрын

T7 Offroad, V85 onroad

With a CP2 the chasis almost does not matter ;) I've not yet had the opportunity to ride a T7 but at my last Großglockner trip I might have seen nearly as many as GS's - popular for a reason I guess.

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

Indeed! It's one big success story for yamaha

Is this bike as good as the V Strom 800 DE 2 up with luggage your appraisal of the DE was very very good.

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

The V Strom is better onroad and the T7 better offroad

270 crank?

👍

Drove well as always, provided there was a passenger on the back. I would like to ask whether this motorcycle is a good everyday bike? And what is your personal bike or personal favorite? Thanks in advance

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

I wouldn't take a tall ADV as everyday bike. Personally I only own old Hondas

Including road SH20, this is one of the best road on that location(Albania)

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

One thing about the T7, wherever it takes you, you can be confident that it will bring you home. Rock solid reliability.

@Schaaf

4 ай бұрын

True

@sharathvasudev

4 ай бұрын

Japanese. same with African twin

Tolle Landschaft und der Belag sieht besser aus wie bei mir daheim :D

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Hehehe der war dort auch wirklich exzellent

Do you think upgrading the pads would fix the braking problem? I'm currently thinking about upgrading from my Tenere 660 to the T7 since I love the CP2 engine. But I often ride two up and because of your video I just found out the T7 has a smaller brake than my 660, despite the increased engine power🤔

@timsalabimbombassa

8 ай бұрын

You can improve definitely, look for the Brembo high spec pads, the have an option for road or off road. Sharper bite.

@perimund

8 ай бұрын

My rear pads were gone every 3000km, spirit street riding 30% time touring with pillion. Pads were cheap, but I needed to carry them with me on long tours or tyre change where I replaced them just between. Sold my T7 after 3 months and 10kkm. One of the best bikes with the worst seat off all time. (Tried coolcover, sheep skin, air hawk, ...)

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

You could definitely improve it but I also doubt it would be sufficient for spirited two up riding. But it looks like some of my viewers can help you better with that anyway :)

@nkls.

8 ай бұрын

Thank you all for your answers✌🏻

@gufra9835

7 ай бұрын

​@@perimund > try seat concepts, real top choice! I run it 37k km! Have already second T7! Regards!

Is that tire noise I’m hearing? Thanks great ride!

@Schaaf

3 ай бұрын

Yes, thanks

😀👍

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Thanks

I wish there were a Tenere 900, so it can maybe be a replacement for my 890 ADV

@pierfrancescotancredi8353

8 ай бұрын

What you think about Triumph Tiger 900 or Ducati Desertx?

@pierfrancescotancredi8353

8 ай бұрын

There was also the Mv Agusta 9.5 with the triple engine but at this point I don't think we will see it definitely on the road.

8 ай бұрын

@@pierfrancescotancredi8353 I don't like them. Maybe the Moto Guzzi Stelvio is something to think about.

@kostasrestas

8 ай бұрын

I wish this too!!!nothing else except an T9 !!!but for now T7 all the way,my bike!!

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

Maybe one day

do you think you would enjoyed more the transalp750 in this trip?

@Schaaf

2 ай бұрын

Since I was offroading hard, definitely not

@thodoris3790

2 ай бұрын

@@Schaaf if you wouldnt off roading?

With stock suspension??

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

Yes

Did you travel across Greece ?

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Only parts of Northern Greece

@nickzour7516

8 ай бұрын

Nice. Greetings from Athens GR !@@Schaaf

I like to enjoy the view while riding but damn all those turns is more important I will enjoy the view at the top haha 😂 “every rider out there”

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Yep! :D

Die "mageren" 73 Ps haben mich bissl zweifeln lassen ! Aber passt alles , das Ding geht echt gut !!!! Schwerpunkt ist aber sehr hoch ! meine DR Big mit 25kg mehr auf den Rippen fühlt sich dagegen an wie ein Fahrrad beim rangieren !! Aber geiles Moped , nicht eine Sekunde bereut !

@Schaaf

3 ай бұрын

Jup, der hohe Schwerpunkt lässt einen manchmal hart ackern. Aber sonst absolut grandios :)

Are you in mph or kph?

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

Did you ever do 30mph on the inside of a super tight hairpin?

@Gol12Kin

6 ай бұрын

​@@Schaafnever been in mph

Can you do a qna again ? It's been awhile

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

I don't know if this is a joke but just yesterday I made a post asking you people for your questions :D

@tab5297

8 ай бұрын

@@Schaaf oh, didn't see it im my feed my bad

Omg you have 3 arms 😁

@Schaaf

2 ай бұрын

4

With a passenger?

@Schaaf

7 ай бұрын

Yes

Algorithmus Moin aus Hamburg. 😊

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Algorithmus Danke aus Wien :)

Does anyone have any input on which engine is better for an adventure bike? Inline Twin or a Parallel Twin? Not sure to go with either the Africa Twin or Tenere 700 next year.

@nickzour7516

8 ай бұрын

Inline twin = parallel twin...

@OneFreeMan17

8 ай бұрын

@@nickzour7516 Well there are differences between the two

@toby-wanakyras4125

8 ай бұрын

If you mean the crossplane of the CP2, i think the Africa Twin has the same crossplane as the Tenere. Both are imitating a V2 with 90 dregrees. The inline twins of the Ktm are imitating a 75 degree V2. Does this answer your question?

@OneFreeMan17

8 ай бұрын

@@toby-wanakyras4125 Well I’m mainly just wondering which one is more reliable, robust, suitable for adventure bike conditions, etc.

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

I'd prefer the AT for onroad and the T7 for mostly offroad. Simply because it's lighter. Their engines are very similar in character

I think the T7 has a lack of power for two up. The T7 does the job, but I see you change to first gear in every hairpin. Solo there's no need for that. Under braking you would be more than happy with HK suspension front springs. The standard is to soft and the bike dives to much. I can only imagine what it will do two up and luggage. For the rest you are spot on. Thanks for sharing the vid.

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Yea 'enough power' is a personal matter I guess. I was more than happy with it. And those hairpins were so tight (Stelvio stuff) I'd take those in first on any bike ;)

You should show the motorcycles before getting on them and running the routes

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

I show it afterwards. I hate POV videos that don't start with POV

It depends where you live.

@Schaaf

Ай бұрын

Ok

And the passenger never go on a motocycle ever again....🤣

Farla pagare 300 euro in più e darle freni degni no eh? Andare al risparmio sui freni è una cosa che mi fa andare in bestia. Anche perché se poi vuoi sistemarli in pezzi aftermarket ti partono soldoni...

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Is your girlfriend single?

@vvevvevvvv

8 ай бұрын

Haha, not funny.

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

Currently yes since she's travelling south east Asia. But you have to be quick because I'll follow her mid-December ;)

T7’s biggest weakness is its highway ability. The engine is too weak. Most consumers need to drive at least 1-2 hours even to find gravel roads or twist like the video, meaning comfortable 1-3hours @ 80-90mph (125-140kmh) highway cruising ability is the big plus. Indeed, this is the Achilles for most of the Mid-weight, and most people eventually choose GS1250 or similar. In reality, 90%+ consumers don’t touch offroad but pick ADV bikes as an alternative to conventional touring bikes. I know there’s Tracer, but I still hope Yamaha makes T9 for 85:15 or 90:10 Onroad/Offroad bikes, competing against somewhere between Suzuki 800 and S1000gx.

@Schaaf

8 ай бұрын

I did about 500kms of motorway on that trip. It works very well on those