I've spent 12 months now on my used 2015 Super Tenere ES. I've ridden 15,000 miles in 1 year and am about to tour Washington, Idaho, and Montana on it. It's a fantastic bike! 3 years on a V-strom 650 prior to this bike. I don't miss the chain maintenance, I love the ES for 2 up, and I never wish to be without cruise control. I'm 6'4", 245 pounds, and this bike fits me well. *Update; 32 months, 31,000 miles, 4 states, and British Columbia. I absolutely love this bike.
@Χρήστος Speed affects fuel consumption greatly. I use 47.5 mpg average. I've seen low 50s mpg if riding gently on low speed backroads, worst was 38mpg riding at average 80mph.
Great video, I have a 2023 with 16k on it now and will agree with everything you mentioned plus the following. Its a safe bike to ride short or long distance because of it's brakes, seat comfort, cruise control and a very easy to read dash, plus all the adjustments you make while riding are very easy. There is virtually no fatigue factor riding it, physically or mentally, you are not fighting anything riding it, so at the end of each day riding you feel the ride but not overly tired from it and look forward to riding it the next day. Lastly, the weight of the bike is very helpful on the highways, not very often that you get blown around by passing trucks or side winds. You feel very confident going into corners, scraping pegs is not a problem. People all over the world put hundreds of thousands of kilometers on this bike with very little going wrong, just wear and tear items and good regular maintenance.
@@roadwarrior8560 As good as bulletproof engine, very strong shaft drive and just cheap to own, go on a SuperTenere forum and you will see what people say there!
I wanted one of these in the worst way,but there were none to be had anywhere around at the time.I bought a Moto Guzzi V85TT,which I'm more than happy with.If I ever get the chance to ride one of these,I'll know immediately which one has the edge.
I was in our local bike shop a few weeks ago and the Tenere checked off more boxes than any other bike. I'll put this on my bucket list for when I retire. Thanks for posting this informative video.
Proven reliability. Low maintenance. Great value. Sufficient grunt. Model longevity. The ST12 compares very favourably in all those steadfast qualities with the big V-Strom but the former wins by a nose cos of the shaft.
Great video! I know it’s a couple of years old but I am picking up a 2017 ST with only 13k km’s on it this weekend. Looking forward to a long term relationship with it!
Great review. The Yamaha super tenere is one of 3 bikes I am looking at. I'm also considering the Honda Africa twin DCT and the Kawasaki Versys 1000. I ride a 2014 vstrom 650 with over 59,000 trouble-free miles but am looking for a little larger bike because of my size. I'm 6'2" and weigh 282 but always ride alone. The Yamaha certainly is a contender. Thanks again
I owned a 2008 V-Strom 650 for 3 years, 60,000km. Did a lot of touring on it and some light off-road. Replaced it with a 2015 Versys1000, 2 years ago and have since travelled over 25,000km on that bike. Don't regret my decision at all More power and comfort are always welcome. It's also smooth as silk, compared to a V-TwIn. Wanted a Super Ten, but didn't like the lumpy engine, after test riding 3 different used examples. Will consider the Africa Twin 1100, as a Versys replacement in the next 2 years, or so, as I like the way they look and sound.
Hi, I went from a Versys 1000 which I had for 5 years and loved to a 2017 Super Tenere. I really like my Super Tenere and each time I ride it I can't imagine riding anything else but I do love the Versys 1000s engine! By the way, I am 6'2" and about 80kgs
Definitely this has to be on the list then. The bmw gs is a top pick as well as the ktm 1290 super adventure s or r. But nothing beats the verses 1000 or tenere reliability.
@@howdidwegethere3112 I am also looking for an adventure bike … I am leaning heavy towards the Kawa Versys 1000 … just found a new 2021 on sale … but I was also checking out this Yamaha… from my little research… the Versys has slightly more horsepower…and I would guess the four cylinder engine of the Versys would run a little smoother…I am by no means an engine expert…. I also like the looks of the Versys… would appreciate any info/ thoughts about considering something other than the Versys…
@@storysofar7426 Smooth 4 cylinder engine on the Versys, makes touring a joy, but has enough playful character, when you want it. An all-day bike for me, without any modifications required. Except removing the screen, of course. Because it's utter rubbish.
The Tiger is also a great bike. The Tiger will cost $25,500 in Canada and the Yamaha is $18,000 Also, the Yamaha is a bigger bike so IMHO it is better for 2 up riding. Ride safe
Great review! Very informative. I am riding currently a 2012 Honda shadow Aero 750. I am in the market for a second bike and looking at this one and also the Honda Africa twin. I like this one better because of the shaft drive and all my previous motorcycles always had the shaft drive. I never owned a motorcycle that is driven by a chain or a belt. I owned two BMWs before, they were good motorcycles but a little expensive to maintain and repair. I have switched three cars and the motorcycle everything Japanese currently I wish I could buy a small fleet of Japanese tractor trailers which I currently own six of them.
Your review could not have come at a better time ! my wife and i are looking to switch our bikes over to this bike. we both are in our 50's and both tall 6 ft and 6'3 so the leg room is key as well as seat comfort. we test rode BMW Gs 1250 R and didnt find them comfortable and the price was steep ! so we were looking at this brand after watching Craig Ripley on riding off the slab on youtube thanks for the review and the upgrades and mods make real sense. If we were to do the seat mod, it might be good to send it out to the guy that did yours ? thanks again, Craig and Lisa, Stratford Ontario
If you get a side stand foot extension, it will dramatically increase your stability when not using the centerstand. It always fascinates me to learn what riders do professionally that allows them the time and finance to do these big rides. Too late for me to choose a different career but still want to do big rides until I can't do them anymore. Awesome review!! Once I run my new (to me) S10 into the ground, I'll look for one of the newer versions.
Great reveiw. After this video I love my bike more 😁 just one thing: In only 9.000 km (5 months) I've had problems with the control cruise, and endemic failure of the model (due to the brake and throttle sensors) even other yamahas (Tracer 9 gt). Unfortunately no more sold in Europe because anti-pollution standards (Euro 5). I hope I'll enjoy it for years. Greetings from Spain.
Sorry to hear about your issue with your bike. After 2021 they also stopped selling them here as well . I wish I was in Spain right now as snow falls here. Ride safe
I had this cc issue too. There was ultimately a recall issued and fixed for free. Took my dealer 4 tries until he fixed what I told him. If you paid to have it fixed you should get reimbursed.
You can almost buy 2 of these now for the price of 1 bmw gsa loaded up trophy model. Other than the bmw having more tech (not sure if that’s a good thing) and a bit more power (not sure if you need more), buying one of these is kind of a no brainer for someone who doesn’t have a crazy big budget. And most comments I see on this bike, leads me to believe it’s actually more reliable than the bmw. The platform is getting a bit old now, but it’s gonna be around for the 2024 model year here in Canada.
I agree. The value for money can't be beat. Half the price to buy and half the price to maintain. Definitely more reliable then the BMW. It is getting long in the tooth, but if your on a budget...it can't be beat. I'm looking forward to hitting 100,000km on mine next year. Ride safe
@@highmilagerider1154 I’ve been watching your videos with interest as I’m looking at buying one of these before they get discontinued. You obviously take good care of your bike and maintain it properly, which is the life blood of any machine. Take care, and hoping the bike gives you many years of enjoyment
This is one beautiful bike! I have the 2018 Triumph Tiger XCA and I love it, but originally it was the Tenere that I wanted but could not find one. Great video!
I have a friend who owns a 2015 (I Think) and he has 200k miles on his and it’s still going like a top. I plan on selling my 2021 T7 in the spring and buying a T12.
I've had two Super T's because I regretted ever getting rid of my first one. I was leaning towards getting the T7 because I thought I wanted a lighter, more offroad oriented bike but realized the T12 is the better choice for me as an all-around bike and it still has enough off-road ability for the actual amount of time I spend off road. It's an amazing "adventure" bike in the fact that it is powerful, reliable and relatively inexpensive in the used market.
As much as l love my FJR, I think maybe it’s time to try the Adventure platform, and although I was thinking GS, this informative video has swayed my opinion. So, the ST it is.
I'm about to buy a 2021 ES, coming from a great 2005 Fazer 1000, Yamaha offers the best quality/cost bikes I think Yamaha is better in such other specs than BM, BM has a lot of marketing and yes a lot of technology but... Yamaha has reliability which for me is the most important
I went from an FJR to a 2016 ST. After about a year I just missed the incredible thrust of the FJR and bought another one. The Yamaha is a great bike though.
Awesome review. I test rode this bike for an hour and you for a whole year. I think the bike has almost everything I want but it would still be hard to give up my current Fz09/MT09 and have only the Super Tenere. I just don't think I can afford both. What's your opinion?
I have ridden the FZ09 and it is a great bike. If you plan to Tour in the future I think the Tenere is the better bike. Riding position and riding comfort are better. Better wind protection, shaft drive means less maintenance, I love my cruise control and of course it corners like a sport bike IMHO. It is soooo much fun in the twisties. Ride safe.
It runs perfectly on regular fuel. The Yamaha mechanics suggested that I just run regular in it. I'm getting 41mpg or 5.4L/100km to a tank. I now have 65,000km after 3 seasons of riding. The 40,000km valve check was perfectly in spec. But, too each their own. Ride safe.
Yamaha would be shocked to hear the T12 wasn't actually developed for off-road. I must have understood the XT range wrong. Seeing it started with the 500 in a race called Paris Dakar.
I find my T12 is great on gravel roads, fire trails and on single track. It does have limitations for serious off road use such as you would do on a KTM 1290 Super adventure R or a BMW 1250. It needs more suspension travel and a 21' front wheel if you are into serious off road riding such as going over jumps, riding in the sand or doing deep river crossings. Chris Burch, one of the best off road riders in the world did a review of the T12 and said it is a very capable light duty off road bike, but its weight, 19' front wheel, average suspension travel and limited electronics make serious off road riding a great challenge unless you are very skilled. The T12 is perfect for me as I am mainly on pavement and is a great bang for the buck as those other bikes are almost double the cost of the T12 in Canada. Ride safe
I’ve been debating a Ténéré but the projected cost of ownership is making me very cautious. I’ve own BMW’s so I’ve owned expensive bikes and I ride about the same distance per year but, by my calculations, 31 000 kilometers @ $2.70 (premium) and 7 liters per 100 k requires 1,860 liters of fuel, which amounts to a one year fuel cost of $5,021.98. On top of that, it appears the maintenance schedule requires more valve adjustments / oil changes than other bikes in the class and, the general belief is that the Ténéré goes through more rear “adventure tires” than donuts at a Tim Hortons. Any information that contradicts my understanding is welcome!
I am not experiencing that at all. I find this bike very cheap to own compared to my buddies 2021Triumph 900GT Pro, 2020 KTM 1290, and 2020 BMW 1250GS. First of all those other bikes are $25,500, $25,500 and $32,000 respectively to purchase while I spent $16,500 for my 2019 Super Tenere ES new in 2020. So I have already saved $9,000 to $15,500 just on the purchase price. That difference in price alone pays for all the services you will ever do on the bike ever + many trips. As far as fuel goes I don't know where you read 7L/100Km but that's not true. Combining city and hwy I average 5.3L/100km and I'm getting 430km to 470km out of a tank. I only use Regular fuel 87 Oct in my bike. So at $1.86/L x 81 fill ups in a year (35,000KM/year riding at 430km/Tank) = $3240.00 in gas a year, only because I ride 35,000km a year. I just did my 40,000km service which included a valve service and the valves were perfectly in spec, no adjustment needed. I plan to now only check valve clearances every 100,000km because they just don't go out of spec. Long Haul Paul put 300,000miles (482,000km) on his Tenere and the valves never went out of spec. As for tires I run the Michelin Pilot Road 5 Trail's on my bike with 36PSI in the front and 42PSI in the rear and I get 15,000km out of the rear tire and 19,000km out of the front. I think that's really good mileage out of a set of tires. I ride my bike like I stole it. As for oil changes, I like to change my oil every 5,000km. the oil costs me $50 + oil filter $17 and I do them all myself. I don't consider $67 a lot for an oil and filter change. So as I said, I'm not sure where you got your info but, In real life Purchasing the bike + Maintenance + riding the bike, the 2019 Super Tenere ES is one of the lease expensive litre ADV bikes to own in my opinion. I hope this helps. Ride safe. PS. the 10,000KM service for the Triumph was $1600.00 and for the KTM was $1200.00 while my 13,000km service for the Tenere was $303.50.
I have ridden 2 up , but only a few times. It is great for 2 up riding. I didn't even notice the passenger on the bike. The passengers have said it is comfortable for them
I have those rubber grommets on my v-strom You can buy them at Home Depot I think I had to get different screws but they are the same for half the price
I rode a friend's BMW 1250 GSA for about 200km and it is a very nice motorcycle. It is taller then the Super T, so if your under 6ft that may be an issue. It also is much more expensive then the Super T at over $30,000 vs $18,000 (in Canada). To me the Yamaha is a superior motorcycle when you factor in cost and Yamaha reliability. Unfortunately BMW's don't have a very good reliability record. Consumer reports has them at 44% failure rate as reported by BMW. Ride safe
@@highmilagerider1154 in Pakistan BMW bikes are stupidly overpriced its 20k in USD which makes 3.2m in my local currency and in shipment charges taxes it would make about 6M but they are selling it above 10M which i can buy a land cruiser in And then reliability is not that great So i want something like GSA1250 and i think tenere1200 will be better and more cheaper and reliable and we have more Yamaha and Honda dealers than BMW so its better overall in everyway
I have a 2018 tenerate 1200 this is 2022 and I hear that they quit making them or quit exporting them to the states not sure which but I will keep on riding mine I really like the bike it's been trouble-free up to this point.
Nice video. Would be interested to source a pair of the tank(side) protector pads - ‘gripster’ I think you said? Would the supplier ship to the UK? Thx Phil
I got them off amazon.ca so I would think they would deliver there, but I don't know. They are not gripster, sorry about that. Here is the description on amazon... www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07RY48NQ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Yamaha Super Tenere design #2 snake skin TechSpec tank grips, $138.33 CDN
Great review, thanks! I’m right now riding a V-Strom 1000 2019 with great pleasure, but looking at the super tenere. For me the plus is the shaft drive because I’m riding all year in Scandinavia. How is it with passenger, enough space and comfort for passenger? Money and quality is two good reasons to go for the ST also looking at the BMW GS, but is it better than the ST? I’m really considering. Do I get so much more quality and better ride with a GS?
Lots of room for a passenger on the ST. I think it has a superior ride and motor compared to the BMW, but that's only my opinion + it's almost 1/2 the cost at $28,000 compared to $18,500. Way better reliability with the Yamaha Super Tenere ES over the BMW. A fellow on you tube called Long Haul Paul has put 300,000 miles on his Tenere 1200's with no issues.
Goodday to you if you fit a power commander to the bike and thay do one just for the Super tenere the motor will run so much better as you ride at 90 t0 100kmh ifu you have a sound that sounds like camchane nose. The factory runs the engine very lean to meet the EPA laws it also unlocked the extra hp a different bike rid safe
@@highmilagerider1154 ok the part number for the power commander is 22-041 and you MUST get the optimizer the number is 76125057 the optimizer is for the 02 sensor it allows the system to talk with the can bus in the bike if you dont use it it just wont work. The super T has a very complex system the cost in Australia dollar is 714 and 294 dollars. It is a bit on the dyno it jumpt 15 hp and and mid range pull is out of this world. It can be set to your preference hope this helps stay safe
Yamaha lead the way to large ADV parallel twins, with this bike, against the competition of the BMW GS, a shame they are discontinuing it, as of 2021, so the new Triumph Tiger Explorer, will be the new standard as a parallel triple, that's going to be way lighter than before.
You can still buy a 2023 Super Tenere ES in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. They are listed at $19,399. Where do you live that they stopped being available in 2021? Ride safe.
The Yamaha Winglets do a great job of deflecting wind. With the Winglets and the Tall windshield with the Puig Flip I have a clean pocket of air around me at 120KPH. I can ride with my visor open on the highway. Ride safe.
How do you change the rear suspension when parking so the side stand doesn't hold the bike so upright? Do you have a link to the driving lights you bought?
You change the suspension settings by using the Menu button and then scrolling to the suspension settings and go up or down to change them. Speeddemonlights.ca Side Blinder 250 degree driving lights 10-2-138 Ride safe
I’m from Saskatoon Saskatchewan. I would like to modify your seat the same as yours. How would I reference your seat specs to Volker in Edmonton slit gets done the same. BTW I really appreciate your video. Thanks
That's a great question. I told Volker that I wanted the front of the saddle built up so I wasn't sliding forward and the back made more flat When you contact him, maybe say "Darryl sent me and I want my saddle like his"? Ride safe.
My 2019 says to use 91 octane. I have been using 87 octane for 62,000km with no issues. The mechanics told me that the bike doesn't need 91 octane. Buy you should use what you feel comfortable with
Anybody? Why do most manufacturers make the front fender so short? I am looking at getting an adventure bike. I have only had one other motorcycle for a few years.. I would want to ride on rainy days as well as sunny days… but on rainy days, I would be concerned about all the rain/road water being thrown up from the front tire into the engine!!! Thank you for any info / comments!
You don't need to be concerned. I've ridden mine in the rain for hours at a time during trips. The air intake is on the left side with the radiator and not in the path of travel of water being spit up from the tire.
I would add that the only drawback to the fender being so close to the tire is if you're going through thick mud and it clogging up, but if you're going through that much mud... that would be the least of your worries with how heavy this bike is. Ask me how I know hahaha!
Appreciate the update. I ended up buying a 2021 model ES. My manual states that I should use PREMIUM GAS?!?!?! Was the 2019 model different? Recommended fuel: Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso- hol [E10] acceptable)
You are correct. My 2019 also says to use 91 Octane. I know two, 30yr Red Seal Motorcycle mechanics, one for Yamaha and one for Honda and both said I would be fine using regular 87 Octane in the Tenere. I have Dyno'd the bike on Premium and on Regular and it has more power and better emissions on Regular then Premium. No nocks, no premature detonation, the bike runs great and I have 32,000 km on in the first year. It is the best bike I have ever owned. Ride safe
@@highmilagerider1154 Thank you for the confirmation. My mechanic (now retired at 71) owned a 2012 Super Tenere and said he ran it on regular as well. I just wanted to make sure it was fine on the Ver. 2 model. I *have* seen photos of rust developing in the filler neck from running regular with 10% ethenol, but that is easy enough to avoid... just run premium at the end up the season to get rid of all the ethanol. I have not ridden since 2000 when my wife started having issues of overheating due to her age. She passed away last year so I thought I'd go back to riding again..... I bought a 2021 Super Tenere and love the bike, but a variety of health issues got in the way and so I was only able to get 1000km on the bike this year. I used to ride 30 000kms back in the day... Hopefully, I'll have this all sorted out by spring and can get going again. Thanks again for all the great videos!
A 2013 is the first generation and I don't know much about them. From 2014 to present is the second generation. Not sure about the price, where do you live?
When I put my 2020 Super Tenere ES in sport mode, the throttle is very twitchy. It is almost unridable in sport mode. Does anyone else have this problem?
I found mine definately felt more twitchy in sport mode, but I also didn't use sport mode much. So I did an experiment. I rode only in Sport mode for 1 month or about 5,000km both in the city, on the highway and for slow speed parking lot maneuvers. I quickly found at the end of the month most of the difference was in my head. I can now maneuver equally as well in either mode. Like anything, practice is the key. Ride safe.
@@highmilagerider1154 Thanks for the reply. I am in the process of doing exactly what you did. I rode for two hours today in sport mode, mostly country roads. I also did 20 minutes of drills in a parking lot yesterday in sport mode. My relationship with sport mode has improved greatly. Thanks for the advice.
Yes, you can change suspension damping while riding. For example flat interstate high speed roads touring, I prefer soft to smooth out bridge and road gaps. Twisty roads especially with elevation change, standard is best so there is little front dive, but still suspension for bumps. If I were to go to flat twisty smooth roads, hard is best setting. Each level has 7 increments. If you live near mountains and coast, this feature very useful. Heated grips also nice in cooler to cold climates.
I don’t agree with you that it’s not a off-road motorcycle and that Yamaha did not design it as such, on the contrary it was designed for both normal roads and not too technical off-road, the technical stuff is difficult because of the weight as is the same with the GS. There are some older videos on RU-vid where guys are doing the most impossible things with the ST on gravel, so I guess as with most else in life it is about know how and expertise. Good video nonetheless.
I completely agree with you. Rider skill is everything. I have seen videos of Chris Burch on a T12 doing wheelies, doing 8 ft jumps, hopping the bike over fallen trees and driving over boulders. On his review of the T12 he has said it is a very capable light duty off road bike, but its weight, 19' front wheel, average suspension travel and limited electronics make serious off road riding a great challenge unless you are very skilled. That is all I was eluding to. I love my bike on gravel and fire roads. It is perfectly balanced. The T12 is perfect for me as I am mainly on pavement and is a great bang for the buck as those other bikes are almost double the cost of the T12 in Canada. Ride safe
No, I purchased it when I bought the bike. Standard warranty is 1year unlimited km Extended warranty is an extra 4 years (so 5 years in total) with unlimited km and fully transferable for $1100. I boughtbit because by the time my bike is 5 years old I will have just about 200,000km on it. Ride safe.
At 5'8 and a 25' I think this bike may be a bit tall for you. I would recommend the Tiger 900 GT PRO cause it comes with a lowered suspension and a low seat option so you will be able to flat foot
I run the Michelin Pilot Road 5 Trail's. Great tires for wet, dry and moderate off road use. I get 16,000 km out of a rear tire and 19,000 km out of a front tire. They also corner amazingly well
@Highmilagerider Hi. Could i ask what tyre pressures you run normally. Owner manual settings or something different? I have the same rubber as you...but can't imagine getting anywhere near that milage out of them!. Many thanks and great channel. 👍
@@highmilagerider1154 I live in Kenya. I ride a Virago 750 , tried to buy a Tenere 1200 once but lost $5600 before I knew it was an online con. Man! Anyway happy for you incase you have a good dealer , leave his link here and I'll get in touch
Absolutely. Definitely not the most powerful bike out there, but its comfy, agile and has no problem scooting up to 236KPH (if you wanted to) 😃 Ride safe
That's true, my manual also says 91 Octane. The Yamaha mechanic I use is a 30yr Red seal mechanic and has told me I can use 87 Octane with no issues. I now have 52,000km trouble free in 2 seasons of riding, all using only 87 Octane. I even dyno'd the bike comparing Premium fuel and 87 Octane. On 87 Octane my dyno shows more HP and torque as well no knocking, no premature detonation. I did my valve service at 40,000km and they were perfectly in spec and needed no adjustment. The mechanic told me if i want to save money to never check them again as he has never seen a 2019 or newer Tenere need its valves adjusted. There are many people out there putting 300,000 or more miles (500,000km) on their Tenere's and they do nothing to them mechanically. I hope to be one of them. Ride safe.
