Is the Yamaha Ténéré 700 Really So Special? 

I feel like everyone at Yamaha was waiting for this, and several engineers have just popped champagne bottles watching it.

This review really shows how shallow other reviews are compared to F9. Everyone else are just reading spec sheets, while having absolutely no clue. This review contains more information than all other Tenere 700 "reviews" combined.

Idk why it took me so long to realize this, but the filmography of this channel is second to few on all of RU-vid. Like every time I watch a video from Fortnine, I'm almost distracted by how creative and cinematic these motorcycle reviews are. I want to know how much time is put into every video, because I'm sure it's immense

This video inspired me to learn how to ride and to get this specific bike. I am now a proud T700 owner and a dangerous noob. The bike is amazing!! Thanks Ryan.

Imagine being a Yamaha engineer and screaming at the screen YES FINALLY SOMEBODY GETS IT HE GETS WHAT WE DID

I would like to file a complaint against RU-vid for only giving me this notification an entire 17 minutes after upload

Needed a cold shower and a cigarette after that hill climb scene

This isn’t just the best RU-vid motorcycle channel, it’s one of the very best channels. The writing, directing, cinematography, production, editing… the entire team is world class. Well done!

I don't think Yamaha could have gotten a bigger endorsement even if they paid for it.

Jaw dropping imagery and info on the bike that I didn't see in any of the other 3000 videos about the T7. You did it again. Cheers.

I have a T7, and he’s right on all points. Great bike on and off road. Geared a bit high for highway use, but it’ll do 80 mph no problem. Around town the drivetrain whiplash is severe due to the chain tension variance but it’s still tolerable. It is slightly top heavy but also not a real issue. And the bike is so simple that you don’t have any panic attacks about going to the middle of nowhere 100’s of miles from anything because you can actually fix any issue there is yourself. It even has tubed tires, so even if you bend a rim you can still repair or replace a tube (as much of a pain as that is) and keep going. There are no fancy electronics to break, just ABS which works very well, and the brakes are a bit soft but that’s actually a good thing off road for this bike. The seat is too stiff though. I went on a long trip and my butt and ummm… taint… were in pain.

Nice sound design. And everything else.

Still ForNine’s own style on reviewing bikes. It always looks like a movie. Excellent.

This guy explain mechanical concepts so well that even I can understand them!

The incredibly high-quality of these videos is only rivaled by the amount of information they contain. I love this channel.

Its hard to describe how incredible this channel is. Everything is perfect. Technical knowledge about bikes, humor, cinematography, sound, script. I can safely say that this is one of the best channels on RU-vid, and I don’t say that lightly. Cheers from Switzerland.

And the RU-vid oscar for script and cinematography goes to....

" if anyone wanna buy a used gs hit me right up " Everyone : oh no , we know the things you did to that lmfao

Your editing is nearly Top Gear level, and the scripting is awesome.

The most extraordinary combination of cinematography, technical in depth infotainment, humor, beautiful scenery and valuable information available. FortNine and Ryan, please keep making these gems!

I haven't heard a single reviewer talk about the high front-sprocket and squat vs anti squat except this channel. Yamaha didn't even bother to "market" this. Japanese engineering ftw.

When R9 is impressed by a bike, you know they did a damn good job.

430 miles on my t7 in 3 days and it’s everything I thought it was going to be and more. The bike is amazing period.

This is one of the most professionally filmed,edited and narrated videos I have ever seen on RU-vid. Simply astonishing production values seen here. Job very well done,FortNine. Yea,I like the bike too.

Bmw gs 800 for sale, hardly ever used, never dropped, used only on pavement to go to the church on Sundays.

I can see the ad: Lightly used GS, motorway miles only, never taken off road.

Awesome video as always! Nice to see someone actually testing bikes and explaining limitations, positives, etc.. properly.

This reminds me of top gear in their golden days. Such good production quality man and interesting content!

This channel produces art.

No other reviewer talked about these technical details. Good job as ever.

The shots, production quality, presentation is just insane! You guys are killing it I discovered thew channel yesterday and I've been watching your videos non stop! Keep it up you guys

“Is the T7 really that special....?” That beautiful start up scene makes me believe so, that shot was gorgeous

If Fortnine likes a product, he's determined to put perfection into his videos.

The quality of this production is again amazing. Film making is in your blood.

Love your channel. Can’t believe how well produced and presented it is. Being from the UK you wouldn’t believe how jealous I am of all your wide open spaces and unpaved roads. Keep up the fabulous work.

This channel is unbelievable! How have I only just come across it. Binge watching your whole back catalogue 😏

A video almost 9 minutes long that is so good that feels like 30sec!

The editor and the cinematographer need to be appreciated immensly. Some of your videos are like watching a short film...

Love the cinematics and ABSOLUTELY LOVE the information you're providing us with in this video. Watched a lot of other videos regarding this motorcycle, and they all had no idea why this bike was top heavy. But FortNine did it again. Providing us with informative and very entertaining content. Kudos, bros!

Motorcycling + Cinematography = Pure Joy! Thanks and congrats F9 team!

One word for your work sir - OUTSTANDING!

The verse "Romans 8:25" was written on a sticky note in the beginning. Romans 8:25 says "But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."... Such attention to detail.

Your knowledge and delivery of content is unmatched by any channel I know. But we all know that. What I want to applaud you on is your beautiful production quality. Every video is more and more cinematic. It gets me pumped up to ride every time.

Nice review. I like that you shot a lot of that in and around Kamloops. Pretty sure I have ridden pretty well all of that area above Batchelor Heights back in the '80's before all the houses were built and the grasslands were all open to dirt bikes.

Ryan + Aneesh = The Ultimate Bromance. Keep doing what you’re doing, guys! ✌️

*F9 starts with the negatives* Me: Oh he's gonna love this bike, isn't he?

Love the shots of Kamloops and Batchelor hills. Keep up the great work!!

Excellent video mate! I loved the demonstration of control when you were laying on the throttle!

Seems like there's a million T7 videos... This was the only one I cared about!

The little details are incredibly thought out sometimes, a post-it note in the background of the intro reads: "Romans 8:25" which is : "But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."

This video is just 110% perfection. Shot well, edited well, graded well and the sound is done perfectly. From one video prof to another...well done.

So glad I found your channel. Great video, editing and review. Cheers

Well, you basically shoveled your own grave, no one is going to want a gs after this video...

Aneesh is a genius

I watch a lot of youtube reviews on lots of things. This is one of the best produced and most concise and knowledgeable I have seen. Very well done. Gained a subscriber.

I just love your video editing! And content wise its just fantastic. Like short movies you could watch over and over again! Tnx!!

Legend has it that in 1980 a guy in Yamaha ordered a billion instead of a million turn signals and his boss said: "dude, we won't order newer ones until we use all those we have".

Ryan, you must be an alien to get hits that no one else in Moto journalism can even touch.

I still love your videos which are incredible, the technical side which explains the mechanics of the motorcycle and the cinematographic side which is always impressive.

Love your videos.. They are like mini films! and you explain technically all things people would like to know about on bikes . Only thing missing is we dont see enough of you dude...

That hill climb was insane... if it looked that steep in video I know it's way steeper in real life

These videos are 50% PSA, 50% documentary film, and 50% art.

This is an excellent film! Nice work! The B-roll of the sage covered landscapes is on point. And, your knowledge of motorcycles is deep.

Always love your videos Looking forward to seeing your review of the 2022 KLR 650

Damn I wish this was longer!

This is a master class in research, video editing, technical analysis and stellar presentation. Unbelievable work.

One of the best videos on motorcycle technicalities, and well shot too, excellent work. Thanks.

Not only the best motorcycle review video I've seen, but the best review video I've seen of anything. Excellent work!

Cheers Fortnine! This is how I remember Top Gear in the early 2000’s, funny, informative and brilliant to watch.

Best review of the Yamaha t7 i have seen any where, that anti squat thing was never discussed this beautifully any where on youtube... and the video visually is just beautiful

Incredibly well done. No other channel comes close to your quality of production.

Just stumbled across this. What outstanding editing and production value! Best I’ve seen so far from serious bike/auto reviewers. And of course, that technical analysis. Btw, is that really his voice cos it sounds straight off a commercial 🙂 Great stuff. Subscribed.

“You wanna buy a used GS?” Drops 🎤.

Big up Anish (sorry if I've misspelled it or plain remembered completely the wrong name) for the cinematography and editing, it's beautiful. I have zero interest in riding an adventure bike and this week I traded in my MT-07 (same engine as the Tenere 700) for an MT-09 SP, so I'm watching purely for the entertainment factor.

His level of video quality and cinematography for a 1-2 man shop is crazy. Always a pleasure to watch even if the content is not super relevant to me.

I've been following for a while and I can only say that your videos are getting better and better every damm year!!!

Props to Ryan and Aneesh on this one. The writing, editing and cinematography is top notch and it doesn’t hurt that you made Kamloops look amazing. I don’t even own a bike but after watching this I might just have to get myself one!

FortNine: the only motorcycle channel that produces short films on the same elite-tier level as Carfection and Petrolicious.

I've never seen any of your videos before but I am loving the way this is filmed!

Hey friend, I want to shake your hand! From one biker to another, you tell the story as is, no bs, no glitter, no salesman talk, simple in our 'common' language. Thank you for your efforts! As for the T7, it's been growing an itch on me that I dont know if I can get rid off. Greetings from Greece.

You put more effort into this review than I did in all of my years in highschool

Goldilocks doing a striptease. Hentai artists: write that down *WRITE THAT DOWN!!!*

The long drawn out intro was worth the wait. No one gives it more straight than Ryan while providing a good laugh. Thanks mate!

The cinematic is amazing, fantastic work !

I would pay money to have my life narrated by this team of production geniuses... Ryan, keep killing it! Love from the 🇺🇸 ✌

G'day mate. May I make a request? I have made some questionable decisions in my life that have led me to where I am today. If you visit Australia, would you like to do a review on my life so we can all see, more accurately and objectively, where I am going wrong? Cheers.

Excelente work for a simple review. Creative , informative , technical e spectacularly high end video editing. Well done sir !

awesome as always! I love the locations

F9: top gear for bikers

Front headlights from Star Trek, front turn signals from the 90's.

If i tried to start analyzing why your videos are so good, i just don't know where it could end. They have - no the are - just EVERYTHING

Videography, editing, sound.... Everything is phenomenal on this channel.

I bought my own T7 about a month ago, and spent all this time absolutely loving it but in the back of my head one question was always crawling: what will Ryan F9 think about it? Well now, with his blessing, I can finally rest peacefully.

Dear Ryan and Aneesh. Thank you. More please. Whatever you put up, I am going to watch it. It's just GREAT stuff all the way around.

excellent video as always... I think with a progressive front fork spring upgrade and better adjustable rear monoshock this bike will be awesome...

Such quality production! 😍 Great video as always from you guys! 😍

Great job Ryan & Aneesh!

I dont believe anyone, to me anyone talking through a camera loses 50% of credibility. But that final endorsement? This guy, THIS GUY willing to sell his old BMW for the Tenere? Damn, those are some strong words.

Props to the video team for this video. Outstanding filming and editing and the pre-production really shines in the final video. 👏

Your work is art! Congrats!!