Yamaha Tenere 700 vs Honda Africa Twin: Thoughts and Preferences for the Average Adventure Rider
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Deciding between the Honda Africa Twin and Yamaha Tenere 700 can be tough. Both are phenomenal adventure motorcycles, but each excels in different areas. In this video I discuss my thoughts and opinions on these two excellent ADV bikes, based on my own riding style, skill level, and personal preferences. In different hands, these bikes would behave very differently and so ultimately the decision on which one to get is a very personal one.
I've created several videos that digs into the details of both bikes individually, check the links below for more:
Points Unknown Africa Twin Videos:
• Honda Africa Twin
Points Unknown Tenere 700 Videos:
• Tenere 700
The Africa Twin is great for longer trips with mixed highway and side roads, with modest gravel mixed in. I really love the grunt power and stability the Africa Twin has, which makes shifting often times optional and can easily plow through a headwind. When it first came out the Africa Twin was an excellent alternative to the heavy and complex BMW 1200 and 1250 series GS and GSA bikes.
But when the riding gets more adventurous and I want to see where the path less traveled takes me - I go to the Yamaha Tenere 700. For me, the lighter motorcycle and nimble feel gives me the confidence to explore further. And it has plenty of power and agility for a person of my size and skill level to tackle mountain roads, modest trails, and the occasional long grind on the freeway to get to from A to B.
Either way, you can't go wrong with either of these two ADV bikes. Which one you ultimately select, is a personal choice I leave to you.
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Even though i really like the less weight of a T7, considering i ride 90% on road i cant let the comfort, power and wind/rain protection of the AT go. Thanks for making this great video!
@PointsUnknownTV
2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Agreed. I really like the low rpm grunt of the AT. Kinda makes shifting into a low gear optional.
Thanks for the share! Very clear and useful!
@PointsUnknownTV
2 ай бұрын
Excellent! That's what I was going for.
Thanks for posting. You don't see the Africa twins off road here in Australia, but you see plenty of T700. It's replacing the DR650 as the go to bike.
@PointsUnknownTV
4 ай бұрын
Yeah. I can totally see that being the case. I hope the T7 is as reliable and tough as the good 'ol DR650!
amazing video was thinking in getting a african twin but there is a lot traffic in my country
@PointsUnknownTV
4 ай бұрын
The Africa Twin is a super fun, and has a lot of grunt power. But it certainly doesn't feel as nimble as the T7. But that's just my opinion. Try them both out, if you can!
great video! I also have the 2017 AT but find it too big when it comes to technical stuff. - so, I have my eye on a few T7's...thanks for sharing.
@PointsUnknownTV
11 күн бұрын
Absolutely! I do love the power of the AT. But the weight definitely gets to me.
I have a 2017 AT and a T7 Extreme Edition on order. Found this vid very interesting 👍
@PointsUnknownTV
3 ай бұрын
The extreme edition T7 sounds awesome! What pushed you to make the change? (Or the addition?)
@DJAguitars
3 ай бұрын
@@PointsUnknownTV mainly weight... I may still keep the AT, not sure yet 👍
Get rid of the black box and side bags. Move to a giant loop style bag. You want to ride like a pro? All that bulk and weight adds up and does make a difference. Go as light as possible plus you wont hit a tree or vehicle with that crap hanging off the side.
I want to do off road but I'm gonna have some highway too Im leaning more towards the tenere though...
@PointsUnknownTV
2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Go get it!
@peaceandfood7952
2 ай бұрын
@@PointsUnknownTV I'm hesitating....
Which of both of them can finish world tour without any problem ?😊
@PointsUnknownTV
Ай бұрын
Both? Either? I find the T7 easier to work on. Changing the air filters on the AT is ridiculous.
@lequan8766
Ай бұрын
@@PointsUnknownTVi see remove the fairing is not that hard 🤔