Tracer 7 - The Closest To A Tdm You Get In 2021?
#21
Posted 23 August 2021 - 11:05 pm
There is a mistake in your thinking. Once on the 700 Tenere, not a T7, which is an absolute beast, you will be doing anything but slowing down. It corners faster than the TDM, goes everywhere the TDM can and can not, inspires so much confidence off road that you will always overestimate your ability and go faster than you should. If you really want to slow down with a trallie get an Enfield Himalaya. Not a bad bike.
By the way, a long road travel bike the Ten is not. I much prefer the old TDM as a mile muncher. No competition.
Rob
#22
Posted 24 August 2021 - 10:10 pm
Lol, cheers for the comments.
It's good to read a comparison from a TDM rider.
We are in lock down so no chance of getting a test ride. To make matters worse their are very few T(enere)7's for sale in the country. Big issue with supply.
I will continue to twiddle my thumbs.
TDM 850 Loud and unusual. CRM 250r Woo hoo! DT 230 Lanza Fiddled with.... Bloody hell, is that legal? GG Randonee AKA "I didn't think that was possible".
#23
Posted 25 August 2021 - 05:08 am
We are in lock down so no chance of getting a test ride. To make matters worse their are very few T(enere)7's for sale in the country. Big issue with supply
Same here - hardly any bikes left. I had to buy my Tracer without having a test ride, demo bikes were sold. No 20/21 models for sale, either. Supply problems or underestimation of popularity? I didn't get a good answer.
#24
Posted 25 August 2021 - 09:56 pm
Same here - hardly any bikes left. I had to buy my Tracer without having a test ride, demo bikes were sold. No 20/21 models for sale, either. Supply problems or underestimation of popularity? I didn't get a good answer.
Same here. I've been told anecdotally that Yamaha had a lot of stock on Ever Given but also told that Yammies for NZ are sat on a wharf in Italy somewhere. I called one dealer and asked about the bike, I heard the whole office burst out laughing.
US Tenere buyers are pulling their hair out trying to get one.
I guess a combination of limited production jn Japan and France, logistics and high demand.
Edited by harvey krumpet, 25 August 2021 - 09:57 pm.
TDM 850 Loud and unusual. CRM 250r Woo hoo! DT 230 Lanza Fiddled with.... Bloody hell, is that legal? GG Randonee AKA "I didn't think that was possible".
#25
Posted 29 August 2021 - 06:36 pm
I still absolutely love my Tracer 700 which I've now had for 3 years and still rate it in every respect other than comfort, more than made up for by the brilliant engine. I've just sold my 1972 Suzuki T350 Rebel and with some of the profits bought an Enfield Interceptor which is a really nice bike too.
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#26
Posted 29 August 2021 - 06:55 pm
had loads of great feedback for the interceptor, roads are getting too regulated and 50hp is now more than enough now.
there's a few youtube vids on upgrading the bike
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#27
Posted 30 August 2021 - 08:23 am
#28
Posted 30 August 2021 - 10:53 am
I still absolutely love my Tracer 700 which I've now had for 3 years and still rate it in every respect other than comfort, more than made up for by the brilliant engine. I've just sold my 1972 Suzuki T350 Rebel and with some of the profits bought an Enfield Interceptor which is a really nice bike too.
Hi QM, if i remember correctly yew used to own a Tracer 900 originally but decided the Tracer 700 was a noicer ride?
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#29
Posted 30 August 2021 - 04:01 pm
Hi QM, if i remember correctly yew used to own a Tracer 900 originally but decided the Tracer 700 was a noicer ride?
You remember rightly Wick, and I liked it a lot, but in truth the Tracer 900 wasn't close enough to the TDM concept. The 700 twin was much closer in feel though not as comfy as a TDM900 and suits me better. With regard to the Interceptor, Drewpy is absolutely right, 50 bhp is probably enough on our crowded UK roads nowadays provided you're not doing long motorway journeys.
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#30
Posted 30 August 2021 - 06:08 pm
Love the old skool retro colour, very nice.
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#31
Posted 01 September 2021 - 07:32 am
Love the old skool retro colour, very nice.
great to look at innit
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
I loike tay and hang sangwiches !
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