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100%. There are so many bikes i could get instead of my Tenere from my sofa, however every time i ride it i forget about it all, and absolutely enjoy the hell out of every single ride i do. There is definitely something about the T7 that makes you feel alive!

Agree about the X-factor, recently did 1800km on a KTM 890 and it just didn't excite me like the T7, it got me from A to B but when I got back on the T7 the big smile returned to my face. On suspension yeah the T7 isn't great but I was surprised the 890 wasn't any better on the road possibly worse (may well be better off road), my conclusion was the 890 moved the body, the T7 moves the soul. Just my opinion though.

Totally agree with the hooligan comment lmao!! Exactly how i am on mine!! Bike is incredibly capable smoked 3 differnt KTM 1190 in standing start on Tar mac and sand (beach) and they had all there controls set cause i made sure I asked them to make sure of it! Great machine!!

It makes a lot of sense to me, also 1,75 but i don't agreed with you in the part that the bike lowered don't feel different, maybe it's because you get used now, the steering feels more heavy and slow. So with a good trade proposition i decided to sell the T7 and got an 890, so far i didn't regret, the things i like most on the T7, the looks, but not on every angle, the engine sound, and the riding position up, but if you feel that way stay with the T7, i also commented on the new video of the 790 before i saw this one, on the 790 you will also need to do something with suspension, cause it's very basic, but it's more confortable. Beside the heavy top feel of the T7, other things it made me trade was the electronics, more fuel capacity, tubless and the power on the road, off road the T7 it's enough.

I agree about the "x-factor". They bike is very special. With an aftermarket exhaust the bike really comes alive with character. I recommend trying out the Camel ADV 1 finger clutch kit. Cheers from your buddy in New York State!

Dude, that was fun as hell thank you

Great video. Will be buying one in the new year!!

I have the 24 model i can NEVER sell it faults and all

I’m thinking about buying a tenere today I want to use the bike for back road twisty /touring day rides on rough roads do you think the stock suspension is OK for this kind of riding if you don’t go off-road much? Thanks. I’m 200 lb. 5.10 height.

Your narrative as you navigated the icy environment was an informative, in depth, personal review of your Tenere 700. Thanks for sharing

This video makes exact sense Patched. It is a bike to fall in love with.

Man, what you said from minute

Open up the compression all the way for rear and maybe leave a few clicks for the front. It will feel better.

Camel one finger easy clutch 👍brilliant

Love the T7 review! Truthful review in an entertaining story.

I, too, enjoy my T7. I did go to a rally raid rear spring. Stiffwr but still uncomfortable on washboards. Can't seem to find the perfect settings.

After 21Tkm on my T7 I agree with the suspension comfort issue of the stock components. I changed the stock rear spring against a stronger linear spring from OFF-THE-ROAD and the T7 improved slightly but it's still not really comfortable, compared to the BMWs I had before. Therefore I decided to opt now for an Öhlins suspension upgrade (front and rear) and just did the shock replacement. I hope there is some dry season to come so that I can do a test ride within this year.

Totally agree it’s an angry animal and it’s a brilliant bike, addictive

Agree re head light!! And sound of mine with after market pipe it just awesome too!! Never had to pick mine up yet!! Done 5000km hard off road and about same on seal. Enjoy your machine, great review!!