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Yamaha Xt1200z Super Ténéré
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 07:51 pm
Abs, traction control, linked brakes, fly by wire throttle - bloody hell, with that lot, it won't even need a rider!
Lovely looking bike, but weighing in at 261 kg and having all those "rider aids", I can't see me swapping the niner for one, whatever the price.
Lovely looking bike, but weighing in at 261 kg and having all those "rider aids", I can't see me swapping the niner for one, whatever the price.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:01 pm
Hummm, have they done a Honda? We'll know in a minute provided the Yamaha site don't crash 
QUOTE(trevini @ Wed 24th Feb 2010, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Abs, traction control, linked brakes, fly by wire throttle - bloody hell, with that lot, it won't even need a rider!
Lovely looking bike, but weighing in at 261 kg and having all those "rider aids", I can't see me swapping the niner for one, whatever the price.
Lovely looking bike, but weighing in at 261 kg and having all those "rider aids", I can't see me swapping the niner for one, whatever the price.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:02 pm
Headlights look a bit out of place I think, and if the engine/crank cases are based on the 9ers then the zorst is gonna make an oil filter change needlessly arkward.
Also think the twin silencer mock ups looked far better than a single exit.
Specs dont look overly impressive either and only 190mm travel front and rear, won't take much to bottom that out if you take it off road.
Been looking forward to this for about 18 months now and TBH I'm pretty undrwhelmed, that said, I've got a 4 hour test ride booked when they get one in at my local dealers, maybe/hopefully I'll be proved wrong because I really want one of these.
Also think the twin silencer mock ups looked far better than a single exit.
Specs dont look overly impressive either and only 190mm travel front and rear, won't take much to bottom that out if you take it off road.
Been looking forward to this for about 18 months now and TBH I'm pretty undrwhelmed, that said, I've got a 4 hour test ride booked when they get one in at my local dealers, maybe/hopefully I'll be proved wrong because I really want one of these.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:03 pm
QUOTE(HonaTDM @ Wed 24th Feb 2010, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hummm, have they done a Honda? We'll know in a minute provided the Yamaha site don't crash
261kg.... no thanks!
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:04 pm
That'll be interesting to have a direct comparison with the niner when you get your ride CB - and pics, of course!
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That 261 was quoted and oiled and fuelled
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That 261 was quoted and oiled and fuelled
Edited by trevini, 24 February 2010 - 08:05 pm.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:07 pm
Hasn't swayed me from owning the 9'er and still leaves me with the yearning for the XT660Z as a second bike.
However, Yamaha now have a 1200 twin based on the TDM engine, so hopefully in the future there will be TDM1200.
I can dream
However, Yamaha now have a 1200 twin based on the TDM engine, so hopefully in the future there will be TDM1200.
I can dream
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:20 pm
Doesn't say what the seat height is - I usually find these things too tall, the 9'er is at the upper limit of my inner leg 
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:22 pm
QUOTE(Stratman @ Wed 24th Feb 2010, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Doesn't say what the seat height is - I usually find these things too tall, the 9'er is at the upper limit of my inner leg
Says it's adjustable between 835 - 860 mm
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:23 pm
QUOTE(Stratman @ Wed 24th Feb 2010, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Doesn't say what the seat height is - I usually find these things too tall, the 9'er is at the upper limit of my inner leg
while a height-adjustable seat (845-870 mm) and adjustable screen let you set your riding position and wind protection for maximum comfort.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:26 pm
ohhhh i want 1
its a joy to behold http://www.yamaha-mo...amp;subview=360
its a joy to behold http://www.yamaha-mo...amp;subview=360
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:28 pm
Nice looking bike, seems to be yams stab at the bmw r1200gs market. Far too heavy for serious off road use (R1200gs is about 229kg wet this weighs about the same as an r1200rt tourer!) so why the 19inch front? Surely this will be a compromise on the road which, i imagine, will be where most of these will spend the vast majority of their time. Looks like another tourer dressed in off road clothes ah-la aprilia caponord, honda varadero, v-strom etc.
Don't think it will do the tenere name justice (in an off road/adventure capacity) just hope its good on the road.
Don't think it will do the tenere name justice (in an off road/adventure capacity) just hope its good on the road.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:32 pm
Yeh you can bet yer last Ł1 that there will be a TDM 12 out in 18 monthsWhen I have one for the day if it has dual purpose tyres on, I'll be taking it greenlaning for an hour to see what it's like off road.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:34 pm
Sensible battery location, spoked wheels do nothing for me other than that i'd love one
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:42 pm
Looks the same as the 'mock ups': it's stunning...
Anyone here flush putting their name down in march? I think it's going to cost a packet, with YCC-T on all that other hi-tech gubbins.
Anyone here flush putting their name down in march? I think it's going to cost a packet, with YCC-T on all that other hi-tech gubbins.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:57 pm
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TDM on the side
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:57 pm
Looks good. Need to see it in the flesh though. Only things putting me of are the weight - only a ride will tell how much of a problem that is, and the spoked wheels. Otherwise I'll take one in blue please Anyone heard the price in the UK yet? A TDM1200 would be nice though. BM do the GS in Adventure and standard flavours, here's hoping Yamaha do the same. 
Anyone heard the price in the UK yet? A TDM1200 would be nice though. BM do the GS in Adventure and standard flavours, here's hoping Yamaha do the same.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 09:10 pm
QUOTE(Onanist @ Wed 24th Feb 2010, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hasn't swayed me from owning the 9'er and still leaves me with the yearning for the XT660Z as a second bike.
However, Yamaha now have a 1200 twin based on the TDM engine, so hopefully in the future there will be TDM1200.
I can dream
However, Yamaha now have a 1200 twin based on the TDM engine, so hopefully in the future there will be TDM1200.
I can dream
I can't afford both so the TDM has gone and I have the XTZ. Both are good. I miss the (relative) power of the TDM, but I love the XTs riding position, and fro back lanes (where I prefer to ride) it is really good. I would give both 8/10, but for what I'm doing the XTZ is a postive move for me.
Oh and its lighter than the TDM...let alone 261kgs of the Super Tenere.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 09:11 pm
Like it or not it's got Carpe attention ..
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 09:28 pm
notice the oil capacity, 4.2ltrs which is the same as the MKII and 900 i believe. So i assume it is based on the 900 lump somewhat.
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