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[Studley Ramrod]

No doubt it'll get 5 stars from the MCN troopaderos then ! That's a lorra lorra dosh ! I bet the Benelli T-rek Amazonas is cheaper AND it looks fookin brill !

[pete7]

Anyone interested in the new Multistrada may find this useful and if not then the presenter isn't that bad on the eyes!

Ducati Multistrada

I think the most important point about this bike is the impact it may have on second hand multistradas. With owners upgrading to the 1200, there could be some good deals on 1100 multis - and they look a cracking bike with slightly more reasonable service intervals.

Looking at the (bewildering) range of the 1200's "mode settings" to suit "your type of riding" reminds me of the TDM system which is:

1. bends ahead mode - move forward, 2 inches toward tank to get weight on the front
2. motorway mode - sing loudly to keep awake
3. town mode - assume everyone personally hates you and is trying to kill you

I think we should put a little sign on the bars to show this "patented TDM mode switch" system

pete

[Onanist]

I think we should put a little sign on the bars to show this "patented TDM mode switch" system

pete

Hmm perhaps just Patented Mode Switch

[fatchap]

It's worse than that. If a review is too critical they will not be given any more bikes to review in the future.
What do you think a bike-journo will do under the threat that his competition will get all teh scoops and he'll be left working with rumours or re-chewing what his colleagues have written the month before?

I suspect that he will get a job with MCN then he can invent whatever lies and bullsh1t that spring to mind

[3vd]

I don't think Yamaha could satisfy a large demand for the new Super Tenere, hence their approach to selling them. Well that's the only reason I can think of for a £13,500 price tag and no chance of a test ride!

The Ducati Multistrada, god I can't believe I'm actually going to say this...... I like it and I may even book a test ride on it! Just for fun of course as I've just bought a TDM 900!

If Yamaha shoehorn the 1200 engine in the TDM, without adding much weight I think it'd be a nice bike, especially at £8599 or summat close.

[robelst]

I don't think Yamaha could satisfy a large demand for the new Super Tenere, hence their approach to selling them. Well that's the only reason I can think of for a £13,500 price tag and no chance of a test ride!

The Ducati Multistrada, god I can't believe I'm actually going to say this...... I like it and I may even book a test ride on it! Just for fun of course as I've just bought a TDM 900!

If Yamaha shoehorn the 1200 engine in the TDM, without adding much weight I think it'd be a nice bike, especially at £8599 or summat close.

The 1st edition of the Strada isn't cheap either but at least it's exciting and more daring / extreme. Who on earth will pay 13.5k for an overweight mainstream product with surprisingly moderate specs, barely any exotic details (apart from some electronic gizmos perhaps) and the name "Yamaha" on the tank?

Tip of the week: For poor people on a tight budget there is still the BMW GS for only 11k. Bargain!

[sweep]

I have no idea where they get the prices from for bikes these days.

I dont think I would ever buy a brand new bike or car for that matter. (could be cos I'm a stingy git)

The car I have now when new was £23000. I bought it 4 years down the line still in very good condition for £5700.

[Baron]

Tip of the week: For poor people on a tight budget there is still the BMW GS for only 11k. Bargain!

who'd have thought it.........a BMW costing less than its Jap equivalent.

[danceswithmopeds]

Too big, way too heavy, and what a ridiculous price, look at that oversized exhaust.
No thank you mr yamaha.

[dicky1]

According to mcn yamaha will be releasing a cheaper std version in 2011.

Hopefully its also lighter without some of the of the dressed-up kit, present comparison of wet weights not very flattering

Super tenere 243kg
KTM 990 209
Multistrada 220
BMW 1200gs 215

[MCBodge]

Just had a nice email from Yamaha informing me that I can order their nice new Super Ténéré online to collect from my local dealers (without a test ride, or even a look at one in the flesh). Oh, the price? £13499 on the road.

I thought exactly the same thing. What are they thinking??

If I had a spare £13.5K I'd be buying a replacement family estate car and another used bike.

I detect the hand of the "Marketing" muppets here, trying to sell me an experience, rather than a motorbike.

A bit like that Davidoff 'Jus d'Ewan McGregor' smelly stuff.

Edited by MCBodge, 10 March 2010 - 10:05 pm.

[Robodene]

I thought exactly the same thing. What are they thinking??

If I had a spare £13.5K I'd be buying a replacement family estate car and another used bike.

Could we see a pared down Tenere and find a TDM? Simplify the XT1200Z Tenere and reduce the cost from the current £13,500 completely full spec.

Cost reduction guesses: May be capacity to 960cc (£1500); Chain drive (£400); No-spoke wheels (£250); 18" front wheel (£100). That then makes it £11,250.

Then take all these features off and put them onto the accessories list (more guesses): Braking/traction control ABS (£850); Electronic Sport/Tour switch (£850); Heated grips/hand guards (£200); Luggage (£250); Bash plate (£400); Headlight plate (£100). That's a further £2,650 less.

This makes a final 'basic' price of £8,600 for a 'TD960Z'. Would that be an acceptable updated TDM-type bike with a healthy accessories list? Something more basic is coming from Yamaha in 2011.

[muddy]

Just lob the 1200 engine, gearbox and shaft drive into a niner and I'd be more than happy.

When it fails to shift, because the whole mystique schtick didnt work, they're have to do some kind of budget version to try to claw back costs.

Edited by muddy, 12 March 2010 - 09:47 pm.

[Nick Apostolakis]

I think that some of these were said for the 660 tenere too, but now it is considered as an ok bike, reliable etc etc.

Wait to see the super tenere on the roads and then we will decide if it is worth it.
Of course mommy Yamaha says that the first edition will be special and after that the cost will drop.

I will just wait and see. (Although I do not intend to change my bike)

Edited by Nick Apostolakis, 13 March 2010 - 03:18 pm.

[T_T]

Sorry for the latest reply fellas. Here are the rest of the pics from the Motoplus TENERE 1200 show off. Donno about the ideas of the journalists but, after the positive first impression I have looked into deatils and realized the bike would not deserve the cost.

The finishes seem like careless Chinese replikas and the bike itself does not feel completed. However, every control and the body position looks to be just inplace when you sit on it. Apart from the price, TENERE is a bike to be tried to me.

You better decide yourself:

[uh60a]

Any word whether it may find its way to the USA?

[TonyDevil]

Any word whether it may find its way to the USA?

suggest you ask your local yammie stealer, UK dealers have been quote October before they get anything in

[Baron]

For all its high price (over priced)............I am finding it impossible to stop looking at every bit of info on it.............No.....NO......STOP IT......NOOOO!!!!!!