Wouldn't argue with any of that Ted.....I think the 800 will b really good personally......would b nice if it sold well

Hopefully all adventure bikes will sell well so there is a good choice of second hand bikes for me to choose from when I next change - I can’t afford new
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Same here. I leave people to buy new bikes on PCP. They generally throw loads of money accessorising them too.

Then I'll buy one 3-4 years later when they're run in, proven to be reliable and more importantly, half the price and not depreciating as quickly. :thumbup1:

Met a couple of swedish riders in Mora (upper southern Sweden) southbond as they have been to Nordkapp. (Im northbond in pissing rain ftm) One of them on a T7 and one on a new Transalp. As it was the first time I had seen the new Transalp «in the flesh» I struck a conversation with the guys. The Transalp owner had put 8 k kms on his so far and was very pleased with it. Good things amongst other was fuel consumption which was a little under 4 liters pr 100 kms, approx 75 mpg imperial/62 mpg us. And the Transalp consumed less fuel than the T7! I didnt ask how fast they rode but the E45 has long straight stretches so probably relatively fast.

The Transalp owner didnt like all the techology though, all the ride modes etc etc.

Well it appears that the transalp has a very long top gear . Def designed for long trips to help the economy . Relaxed would b a good description . Looks fantastic with the tri colour and gold wheels . Don't like the cockpit in fill paneli g . As a commuter , tourer , light gravel roads bike I think they've got it right . Totally different ethos from the T7.....think you would have to b totally honest about how u intend to use it before buying one .
It'll sell by the container load world wide......pretty much like the hornet already is .

Ted we've had the 800 suzukis in for a while now . Very roomy very comfy , I'm 6ft 4 and it fitted me fine . Lack of cruise is a shame and the front screen is pants . 7 year warranty is a great idea . Looks mint in the primer grey and yellow .
All I would do is fit sat nav , heated grips , better screen a d it would b a great tourer

Edited my last post as the Transalp feels like it appeals to me a bit more than it initially did. It's still first and foremost a road bike, whereas the Tenere comes pretty much "trail ready". But you can "adventurise" it, it's relatively light and low (20 kg more than my KTM but similar seat height with enough width to move around and some of the tank extends under the set to lower the CG). The 17L tank and good fuel economy should give at least 400 kms range and the riding position feels like it would be good all day with some standing thrown in.

The fly in the ointment is what it would cost to "adventurise" it with basic stuff like bashplate, engine bars, heated grips, 12v outlet and luggage racks - about £2,000 all in all, which means it's not a cheap alternative. Still, sits toward the top of my list when the trusty 790 comes up for replacement.

t7 all day:scooter: top tip go up one tooth on front sprocket (16 )

«Dork on the road» has an interesteing comparison between these two bikes….

https://youtu.be/sR9bOZ7o8ZQ?si=WSJFo6cu1Ba_qGp8

I'm sure the TA is a great bike. If I was thinking of buying one I'd be put off by the shape of and how low the sump sits under the bike. It's an awful design for a bike that is being marketed as an adventure bike.