Yamaha Super Tenere a better buy than a BMW GS?

[marcelogirao]

I went to a dealer looking to trade my Panigale on a GS. Then I found a super ten brand new for less than 1/2 the price. Insurance was also cheaper. With the cost savings I managed to keep both bikes!I left the dealer straight to a mountain pass where I had seen only dirt and dual sport bikes before. I love my superten, it takes me everywhere with confidence, speed, comfort and never broke on me. Sure its big and heavy, but thats what makes it good on road. After I put shinko 805 tires I take it to places even the dual sporters hesitate. Don't overthink, just get one and go have fun!

[skylinecyber]

Nothing beats Japanese bikes in terms of reliability.

[KHIJAPAN]

I bought one in 2011. One of the very first in the market. I did everything with it, off road, on road turning all over Europe in every corner. Raced it against any on off bike on the road today. I put a power commander V, a racing filter and a Yoshimura exhaust. This bike is going like new! Unbelievable! It is a tank on 2 wheels. No issues at all. Only one battery changed so far (I am using an Optimate III battery conditioner) oil motorex 10-50W, oil filters Yamaha original every 6k kilometers.

[ryancronyn]

I live on a farm in South Africa. I ride about 80 % of the time off road. Hand guards help keep the branches off the hands in thick bush. Nothing on the Supe10 is purely for looks. It has been designed as an all rounder. Most of the guys I ride with also ride in the dirt. Dont knock it till you try it.

[highmilagerider]

I think it is a much better buy then the GS. In Edmonton Canada the BMW GS adventure is $31, 000 out the door with panniers while I just bought a 2019 Yamaha Super Tenere ES for $18, 000 out the door price. I can get 500 km or 310 miles out of a tank on the highway. I'm 6ft with a 34' inseam and I can flat foot the bike no problem. My previous bike was a 2014 Vstrom 1000. The Tenere is very comfortable, the electronics work great and are easy to use (I love the Electronic Suspension), you get Yamaha reliability and it's a great value for the money. Ride safe

[jaredcoons]

I own both a 2018 R1200 GSA and a 2015 S10 ES. I love both bikes. Hard for me to say which one I'd rather keep if I could only have one. The BMW has more features but on an adventure bike all I care about is ABS, cruise control, and EFI. If I was doing a world-wide adventure tour, the S10 would be the one I'd use. There's another video of an S10 owner that gave up his R1200 GSA for the S10. He has no regrets so far and don't think I would either.

[TomSkulander]

I live on a farm with a gravel road to town for 10kms. In 3 years of ownership I've never had a an issue with my Super 10, they breeze over the dirt with Shinko 705 tyres.

[ramishrambarran]

Man, ANYTHING is better than BMWs. I am 65 and since I was 17, rode Yamahas or Hondas. In 2004 I bought a R1150RT brand new. At the moment it is doing 68, 000kms. Oh ! All kinds of things went bad. Fuel pump, ABS module, water in headlight from day 1, twice broken muffler bracket, crumbling wire looms, fell out taillight ending crushed by the rear wheel, very clunky gearbox (tractor-trailer drivers hear when you change gears !) and more. I hardly ride it anymore. POS as far as I am concerned.
In my experience with bikes and is NOTHING comparable with the Japanese machine ! Trinidad & Tobago.

[christofhuebner]

I have a 2015 S10 and it is such an awesome bike. I would never trade it in for a BMW GS! No contest!!

[scottwatson]

Great bike for the money, super reliable

[shawnfloyd]

Tenere is one of the best motorcycle that Yamaha has ever built. Not great at anything but good at everything !

[vmaxmadness]

Very capable bike. Great for 2-up touring and can do its thing in the bush.

[cavscout]

These guys who whine about the Super Tenere being heavy in the comments crack me up! Ride an Indian or Harley then get on this bike!

[Vzz]

Enjoy the ride! I love mine! 2 years about 20k miles on it.

[travelinben]

Reliable, capable, practical, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing.It doesn't get any better than the Super Tenere.👍👍

[χχάάοοςς]

A touring bike? Not going in the woods with it? This thing is a beast offroad!!! Super reliable as well. Most under rated bike of the last 10

[PeterSuc]

With all doing reviews, if you even dont know if your bike have ABS or

[oxman]

I love mine. Fun on the street and trails!

[danvalleskey]

I don't think your battery is shot- that is the way they start, though I understand a larger battery will fit. You should have mentioned the model year- you are reviewing an older version of the bike. And your math is off about the range. But you are right about the value and reliability.

[dleebox]

Its the shaft drive that i really like on this bike