A 1200 Mile Day on the 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700! 

1200 miles in one day...respect Sir, respect!!!

Okay these tenere 700 videos and reviews have just got to stop! I've had a tenere 1200 for 5 years and thought nothing could pry it away from me at least in the next few years... But all these videos are making me want one pretty bad! We have long haul Paul and Ryan F9 giving shining endorsements for this bike what more could one want? I wasn't really wanting to downsize per se as far as displacement goes on long trips but this bike looks like it handles it no problem. I wouldn't mind a lighter bike just for flick ability and I'm not that young anymore... I give it a couple more years I think and I'll probably be doing it!

I can't handle 1000 miles in the car. And you make it on a motorcycle 🎉 I love this bike. Considering to buy for myself

Getting mine in a few weeks, the rally edition. Can't wait!! I've been riding an FJR 1300 for 7 years and now its time for a change :)

Greetings from Jacksonville FL. Just found your channel. Bless you for what you're doing. My best friend in all this world was diagnosed with MS a few months back.

Well done Sir. I sulute you. In 1979, I rode 769 miles from San Francisco to Lakewood, Washington in one day. Once I got off my 1978 Suzuki GS 1000, I felt like I had been on a horse even though I had never ridden a horse. I was much younger then. I don't think my rear end would hold up to that many miles in one day now. Lol.

Mine is in the garage... even though it took me a week to cover a thousand miles, including a trip to NH... loving it... so far my best ride ever...

I also have one in my US garage. I am in love. Amazing bike. The wait was killer, but that is over.

Well done and thanks for a great upload! One of these is in contention for my next bike as I have found adventure bikes much more comfortable for my aging, arthtitic body. One of my concerns was long distance days on UK motorways to get to the good roads but you have answered that one! Next thing is a demo ride 👍

Paul, someday it would be great to get a bid from you in how to stay safe and alive on the roads. No one I know does more miles than you, and I am sure you have some sound advice. Appreciate everything you are doing regardless!

Nice review!! Thoughts comparing it to the S10 after a few more long hauls?

Even on a comfortable Motorcycle I would not do 1,200 miles in one day! Very cool bike! Great Video And Thanks For Sharing My Friend!

Congratulations Paul!

You sound like super dave. Nice video

I m guessing there is no way it is more comfortable on road than the S10. This still give the T7 a lot of credit to be more true to dual sporting with better trail capabilities but still be quite good on the super slab. Impressive. This has now sold me on the S7. It will be the next moto to park in my garage. I need to part with my KLR first tho,

Wow! Congratulaions, what a ride!!

1200 miles a day. 1900+ Kms a day. That's impressive. Wow.

I’m going to buy one this spring from a guy I know who’s selling his , excited.

This bike looks like the perfect modern option for the KLR guys

In my country we call them the 'Iron Butts'. There aren't many tho. Salute!

Good luck Paul, stay safe. This bike is on my list, just can't part ex the 690 just yet, i need a couple more months with it.

Iron Butt Gold Award....

Glad it's smooth and doing good for you bro. I remember you saying a few vids back you were trading in the Venture for the Tenere and I was like. .? You rack up megamiles man that bike was not what I expected you to choose but looks like the tuning fork boys made a great bike again. How about the ST 1300 next?

Go Paul!

Hi, Paul! Great video! Question: Did you miss cruise control? Thanks and keep 'em coming!

Love this bike ..... I need one

March 5 2021; where are your videos?

Wow, chapeau!!! RESPECT

It's real adventure bike .... and reliable. What more would anyone ask for ???

Oh cool, someone on the east coast actually got the bike they put a deposit on.

Paul.....trying to decide between the Super Tenere and T700.....since you had two high mileage Super Tenere's.......how much more comfortable would the Super Tenere be on the highway??.....since I’m coming from a KLR I might be very happy with the T700

So much for 600 and 1000 mile service!

I live in Dover and ride an 1190r, let me know if ya want to ride sometime!!

Hey Paul, where are you at in NH? I am in Durham close to UNH. Just picked up a 2023 T7! Would love to ride with you sometime. Thanks… Jim.

Pretty good advertisement for yamaha

This is great!!!

Hey Paul. Awesome video. I’m from your neck of the woods in NH. Mind explaining your cockpit set up? What is that tablet you are running in the left side and what software are you running? Cheers!

Yes this bike is well and truly the "ducks guts"

Are you worried about chain maintenance with riding so long on the 700? I love road trips, and the chain on the 700 vs the shaft drive on the Tenere 1200 is what I’m on the fence about.

Also, how’s the stock suspension with loaded panniers? Any preload adjustment or spring change?

What about dealing with chain drive on a touring bike? I am a newbie. How does that work? How often and how much maintenance?

Did you miss the wind protection and cruise control on the highway?

It won't handle winter roads the way the Venture did!

Hello you could add Portuguese in the caption option thanks for listening

Great video. Can you tell us how is the windshield protection? it looks very small form the video, also did you have any controls for CRUISING (cruise control, throttle lock)? How about final CONFORTABLE SPEED and overtake power? I Ask because I am in the market for a Yamaha SUPER TENERE 1200, but I am considering the 700 as power factor is not really a big deal as I do LOTS of LONG DISTANCE. THANKS A LOT

a question...did Yamaha provide this bike to you to make a small PR/commercial like this for the bike? :-) I am asking because I sure dont see any of these T7's for sale yet, until at least October/November...

That's insane, I can't even drive 1200 miles in a car for a day.........

Guess you didnt have a concern breaking it in on the highway?

Any idea as to how it would do for two up riding?

An iron butt is 1000 miles. What’s 1200, titanium? My longest day was 907 miles on a VStrom.

Sweet! How was RPM at 70 mph and handle bar vibration?

Do you still have the Super Tenere?

Paul this is my dream bike right now, I am waiting a little more to get it. I sat on it the last Motorcycle show in Dallas TX where I also listened to a presentation you had there, I am 5.7 inches tall, and I felt that the bike was to tall for me, how tall are you? Last year I purchased a Yamaha xsr900 witch is a very fun bike but is definitely not a motorcycle for long rides, I might have to sell it to get the T700, is the bike comfortable for your height?

How tall are you Paul ?

What about the Seat on a such long distance ?

When I look around me, I see mostly pavement. I am not sure where an adventure bike would come in. A cruiser can get the job done everywhere. What am I missing? Great bike though.

I cannot think of anything worse. Ride 1200 miles on my t7? 2 words. Why and never

Wow. You are the machine, not the bike! I've ridden a Goldwing and 2 Electra Glides and the most i ever put on was 631 miles. Boy was my butt sore!

I am deeply impressed. As a young'un I could ride massive distances, 20hrs or more between naps, usually in the hope of shenanigans and ladies favours at the end. The journey became the high point rather than the destination. Seeing you ride so far as the world rotates underneath you brings back my memories of the bikes rhythm, the change of landscape and light, the rotation of my ass on the seat and the uninterrupted thoughts and mental meanderings that living at 4500rpm brings. Thank you.

A moment of silence for the wonderful Venture. Thank You.

That must have been like a kid in a candy store at Yamaha! Very cool. Looks like a fun bike

I remember seeing you in Dallas at the bike show, I had come to see the T7. You put on a great presentation. I just picked up my T7 today. Safe travels my friend!

My 2023 Tenere 700 is sitting in my garage begging to be ridden. My first long ride Im heading to fort benning, ga for my son’s graduation from boot camp. Mt home idaho to fort benning and back. Should be a good first adventure ride eh! Love the video man!

Props to the filming and editing crew that helped you put this video together. Love your thoughts on the bike, I'm definitely sold on it.

Well done Paul "again" and a big thanks to Yamaha for their support for a great cause.

1,000+ miles in one day? You are a stud my friend💪🏾

1200 miles on the stock seat....you sir....are a legend.

I know the bigger machines have been around for many years now and it'll always be a personal choice but I do believe the middleweights are not given their due credit with regard to their huge touring ability. The "lure of the cubes" is indeed appetising but there really is no doubt that in terms of practicality, virtually nothing is lost in using a middleweight for cross continental work and it always makes off-road adventuring (surely the whole point of exciting long distance/international touring) much more realistic and achievable especially solo.

Hats off to you Paul. 1200 mile day on the first day of a new bike, wow! I've got two SS1000 under my belt and wouldn't dream of that kind of a ride on day one; great job and glad the bike was comfortable.

Wow!! impressive!! Only have 500Km on mine...I love this bike!!

My dealer told me about this bike a couple years ago. I didn’t want to wait for its supposed arrival, instead bought a used ‘15 Super T, and still enjoy it. This video came out and boy did I get cranked up. My dealer located a pre-order that came available in NH and I drove the distance. I ride it on and off-road. Man do I LOVE this bike. My Super T is so neglected now. Thanks for the great review and sharing your passion for the bike Paul.

Nice work Paul. I have an S10 and my wife and I have an OT practice in Sydney Australia working with people with neurological conditions. Love the T7 and will definately get one when COVID finishes and economy picks up. Cheers mate

Since an “iron butt” is 1K miles, what would you call 1,200 miles? LOL! Way to go, my friend!

I first saw this three years ago when I got my T7. After a couple trips out west (CA NV & ID BDR) I did the NEBDR last summer. 15+ strait ours in the saddle coming home (IL). As to saddles; I’m still on stock saddle and you’re right, it works pretty good for me too. I did however see a newer post by you with a upgrade saddle. Finally my question; what, why, and how do you like it. I value your opinion on whether my saddle should be replaced. Thanks in advance. 😢

Are you planning to put a bigger front sprocket on it to bring sown rpms at highway speed?

Curious what seat you will slap on, that seat on your super ten looked mighty comfortable vs the 700's seat

Woo hoo a new bike! Your opinion on the T7 matches many other reviewers - they love it. Looking forward to following your new trips on your T7.

Damn dude, you were hauling ass on Old Bucktown Road.

1,200 miles in one go... wow! Long-haul indeed. Great vid, I might get my hands on a T7 this year. Coming from an old XT660.

I am also from New Hampshire. Keep up the good work my friend

thats a trip even if you rest . new moto to breck it in new oil . yeah that moto can do it . i got a kawasaki vulcan s 650 new oil on it . problably can do it to . but the saddle sore . o boy . i also have a suzuki burgman 400 scooter that one may be also can do this trip . ride safe .

what do you think - this trip was ok / comfortable / enjoyable with a passenger?

You must have a very understanding wife

What kind of oil are you running? Thanks

Wow, Paul, that really says something about the bike. Here's what I'm curious about for a future vid (maybe? please?): compared to the Super T, how does the T7 feel getting used to no traction control, dynamic breaking, non-ABS, & other computerized functionality that so many of us have gotten accustomed to? I love the thinner profile, small engine, (slightly) less weight; but what am I giving up or having to get used to (again)? Hope you can share some very well-informed perspective.

All I can say is my ass wouldn't take it...

Wow, you have me beat. Most I have ridden in one day is 682 Miles.

I WANT THIS BIKE! 😩🙃🥰

Can't wait to see what you do with this new bike

Is this a paid advertisement?

Did you do this with no cruise control???

Mine has shipped! Now just waiting for it to work across the USA

So, I take it the seat was okay after all? 1200 miles in one day... that's really something! Very inspirational! I just added you to Instagram. By the way, I have a 2021 Tenere on order. My local dealer won't get it until this fall though.

Ironbuttpaul

Brilliant....that was some ride!. It really is a terrific bike, it was such a good move to use the MT07 engine . What's even better is that the do it all , go anywhere T7 has real character!, I was worried it would be a bit bland but it's a joy to own...Cheers, Steve

Awesome Paul!

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Great video Paul. I have an FJR1300a and travel on it, but am considering a second machine or a replacement. Sterling Noren's channel "The Motorcycle Travel Channel", is dedicated to adventure travel, and I've been watching his videos for a few years. So I'm getting the yen for switching over to an ADV bike, that I can switch up on for on and light off roading. Very impressed with your 1200 mile day. That rivals my 952 mile day on my FJR. Yamaha is producing, I believe, the best long distance travel bikes of anyone. BMW is the premier to many, as well as of course the Goldwing in it's class, but I know no-one that hasn't had a BMW breakdown, and let's face it that's the bottom line. If your machine has you standing on the side of the road waiting on a tow truck, I don't care how darn pretty it is, forget it. I believe, and I've been riding for 44 years, that Yamaha has the best game going on. The Tenere 700 was in a middleweight ADV bike shootout, in which everything else of the five bikes were at least $4000 more expensive. All the professional riders involved praised the T7 for it's capability and value. At least two of the other bikes I wouldn't have given a second look either, because one was a BMW and the other a Guzzi. BOTH maintenance pigs. Great video video brother. Keep the rubber rolling.

Good review from a adventure touring perspective. At 7:00, take your RU-vid moneys and get some acting lessons.... JK... Take that thing over the Alpine Loop in CO. Recently did it 2up on a Vstrom 650.... Hoping the T700 makes it a little easier. BTW, those N. Ga, TN, and NC backroads are my backyard. The Vstrom 650 also does well on those roads (Black Tires Matter). Where the Vstrom is weak is on the highway.

NICE VIDEO THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INSITES, Hope your still rolling around the NE some place... I'm down here in the Boston area thinking about a new T7 in 2023 .. Im wondering what YOUR must haves would be for a T7 that will be Primarily a Hiway Bike with a few dirt roads tossed in, ITS New England HAHAHAHA ........ I'm coming off a KLR 650 and think the T700 will be the perfect step up for me before I get too old for long travel... HAHAHA