MCN(Uk) Review on the new Téneré - I hate the press !
Just venting here a little..
I bought this weeks Motorcycle news as the new Tenere was being tested against the F800GS, the 650 strom and the 660R... The adventure bike test as they said..
It just shows how CLUELESS and completely unaware the motorcycle press are of proper overlanding and the the name and purpose of the Tenere style bikes. Adventure biking to 99% of the press is a trip to the crazy wilds of Northern France :confused1:
They slated it as it will "only do 105mph" and is underpowered if fully loaded.
Who seriously does any serious overlandeding at over 100mph !!..... Jeez, over 70pmh feels like warp speeds in some places.
No mention was made over reliability, sourcing parts, MPG , ease to work, off road handing blah blah blah...
As you can imagine the F800Gs won the test as it is the fastest and smoothest........... Just what you need for crossing the desert and fighting gravel and mud..
Ok, I feel better after that !!
p.s. Please note, This is not a BMW bashing thread lol.
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