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[TimH]

Like it or not it's got Carpe attention ..
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I'm pleasantly surprised, it's a lot better looking package than I expected. 261kg's is too heavy though.

190mm suspension travel (fully adjustable fork damping ), 205mm ground clearance and 19" front wheel will be fine for gravel/dirt track touring, which on spec it looks l like it will be brilliant for. It's not a trail bike, the XTZ660 is going to be better for proper dirt.

Spoked tubeless rims are interesting, wonder if they'll be as strong as normal spoked rims? Tubeless is great for roadside flat fixes on a 261kg + luggage bike.

It looks far nicer than a BMW GSA! They could be on a winner here. Wonder when Aus will get them? 2-3 years?

[ChrisG]

261Kg?????? That's about the same as my Mk1 and the girlfiends 125 together!

[dapleb]

Like it or not it's got Carpe attention ..

Its been loike this for 3 or 4 days now...very busy....not entirely XTZ related.

I'm sure its a lubberly boike n'all. But all them gadgets is asking for trouble......more gizmos....more hassle. It looks very big and heavy...."sand dunes"

Not for me ta.....but what will this mean for the TDM...... lettuce wait and see.

[Baron]

luberly

[MCBodge]

Looks quite good, but too big for the off-road shwon on the artist's impressions.

...like a BMW GS.

It'll be a pain in the backside to repair if the electrics go in the middle of the Algerian desert too.

Who will be the first to transplant the engine into a TDM???

Edited by MCBodge, 24 February 2010 - 10:04 pm.

[TonyDevil]

i like!
will be booking a test ride....anyone wanna buy my XTZ750 ?

[TDMTAM]

I like it, but it might be a bit on the tall side for me at 840 lowest setting not unless the do a short arse kit for it.
TAM

[Hartside Man]

I like it, but it might be a bit on the tall side for me at 840 lowest setting not unless the do a short arse kit for it.
TAM

there is an accessory list and a seat some 30 to 35mm lower just for the short arses you listening dandy

[Stiggy]

Sensible battery location, spoked wheels do nothing for me other than that i'd love one

Yeah - but where are the coils!?!?!?

[aytcat1]

Got a 23ltr tank same as my old XT600ZE Tenere got 286 miles out of that on a run so be interesting to see what this will do!
Nice bike but to many electric gadgets for me, think they should of made it similar to the new XT660z with the tubeless wheels and shaft drive.
For overland trips round the world you need something easy to look after and repair if things do go wrong in the middle of nowhere you would be fooked!

Edited by aytcat1, 25 February 2010 - 05:29 pm.

[Robodene]

Got a 23ltr tank same as my old XT600ZE Tenere got 286 miles out of that on a run so be interesting to see what this will do!
Nice bike but to many electric gadgets for me, think they should of made it similar to the new XT660z with the tubeless wheels and shaft drive.
For overland trips round the world you need something easy to look after and repair if things do go wrong in the middle of nowhere you would be fooked!

So, shall we see a new 'Tenere'-alike TDM after this 'First Edition'? This new bike design seems more suited to that? Hmm. Nice thought. There were some 'advance' pics around of different Tenere versions; I must see if they were speculative or genuine after all.

[robelst]

The 261 kg is full service weight, so it's probably not much heavier when compared to competitive members of the useless off-roader league (which are often specifed as dry weight). Still, it's nearly 40kg more than the TDM 900's service weight which is about the same as the massive Guzzi Quota from the early 1990's. Mind you, it's not far of a Guzzi California

Also, getting a mere 20% more power and torque out of a more than 30% bigger- and 20 years younger engine design isn't terribly impressive either. Still, it could mean (even) better engine longevity?

As I predicted, it's no longer a 5 valver but the dual ignition is a nice detail. I wonder where they'd stuck that 2nd plug on a 4 valve head?

It's bulky and it lacks the focus and exciting details of a KTM Adventurer. For that reason, I'd be very surprised if an even more bulky / less focussed TDM 1200 were in the pipeline: we are probably staring at it here. I wouldn't mind so much if it had an 18" front wheel so you can fit proper road-tyres, rather then the compromised and always unevenly wearing "all-road" rubber-rubbish.

I am slightly underwhelmed so far, but a test-ride could make all the difference.... that's exactly how I got my Buell

[Studley Ramrod]

Piccies

[TonyDevil]

and in ful touring disguise.....


owners club forum http://www.xtz750.co...wforum.php?f=52
who have snapped up the XTZ1200 and XT1200Z web addresses :thumb


rest of the photos from yammie site and press page

[catsbum]

Noted that you cant get shit into the nearside pannier. Move over Tiger Let Yammie through.

[T_T]

As promised here are the real time pictures of the new TENERE 1200 package from Istanbul Motoplus 2010 where YAMAHA officially announced the bike. The sale will not start before April and the estimated price for Turkey will be arround 15.000 Euros all included that you see on the pics, ABS, fly by wire and traction control.

Shaft is a big plus that needs no service at all


Details of the fairing


Standart Handguards at last


Overall


Rear details look nice to me





Racks are impressive and big, also has space and connections for exterior luggage, seat seems comfry


Grip Details:




Front Views






Fairing from the other side


Standart centerstand is a gift also the sidestand looks pretty strong


Thats all for now, if you r interested in more I will be at the exhibition for a couple of days and be able to get more info and pics.

PS: will post the new Honda VFR 1200 asap.
The new Multistrada 1200 prototype will be there for tomorrow and you will have the pics soon.

[TonyDevil]

good man keep em coming =)

[catsbum]