
6 Feb 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arierep
Tremens, you mentioned the XT660Z Tenere, but without wanting to offend your bike choice, I really think that one was a wasted opportunity for Yamaha. Rode on one for some time and had a couple of them in the group on the Dakar expedition.
It's way too heavy, the rims are very soft and I really don't like the suspension, feels like a 90's MTB. Also, there is no racional behind the bike's height with such a short wheel travel, it seems mostly an exercise of style.
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well I don't quite agree with you here, newer xt660z has progressive suspension which is much better then before 2012 models. Also I said you can put this bike on diet plus remember it has 23 liters tank which is around 17 kg of weight. This translates to over 500 km range. For longer trips this is one of the most comfortable bikes IMO and you can load a lot on it. Trail bikes will never be like that. Definitely tenere is not light but I've been riding off-road much heavier bikes and for me this is not deal breaker. Dakar rally bikes weigh not much less.
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