Do adventure bikes SUCK as much as we all think they do? (Super Tenere Test Drive)

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[barefootyeti]

Jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one

[timash]

I have ridden my super tenere all kinds of places include dirt (sometimes even 2 up) and I love it. I think super teneres are criminally underrated.

[Buck]

I'm 65. Been riding since I was 15. Started out on dirt bikes. I have one of these; this very bike. This thing is like a giant dirt bike, but a bit heavy. It's easy for me to pick up. I LOVE the traction control. Turning it off defeats the design of the bike. Some guys like to turn it off. But it's not a dirt bike and when you get tossed off it, it's like getting tossed off a road bike. First time you think you're going down then the bike stands up and walks me out of trouble. Sold me first time I started to slide off a grassy shoulder. Saves my butt on roads with tiny gravel on the pavement. I got mine so that I would be confident on dirt roads. I live in the country, on dirt roads where gravel here is river rock. Like riding on golf balls sometimes. Mine wheelies in full traction control, but will eventually come down. The only thing I could complain about is the saddle height, but it's a very small gripe. Though the throttle cables to go through, they do connect to a computer. It's not complete fly by wire. However, if the valves get gummed up with ethanol goo, it will take you on a pretty wild ride. My bike would surge while the computer would try to figure out how to adjust to compensate for the valves not completely closing. Had to get the engine flushed with Yamaha's Engine Med RX to clear up the problem. When I pass people, I can be going over 100 in two blinks of an eye. This sucker has gobs of torque in 6th gear. It loves to cruise comfortably at 85, but will go much faster. It's not meant to be a crotch rocket, but it has more than enough giddy-up go for me. Thanks for the positive review and the verse. God has saved me several times on this bike.

[ChaohsiangChen]

Sometimes people forget that the suspensions of those ADVs eat pot holes for

[bikeryder]

ADV bikes are a blast! I rode cruisers for decades, now I'm totally an ADV guy. The comfort, power and capability of these bikes makes them awesome!

[chrislovett]

I’ve ridden Adventure bikes exclusively for 8-9 years, they are the best real world motorcycles out there

[richardmourdock]

I had a Goldwing and went with a Super Tenere, then a second one. People swear I'm lying, but it is every bit as comfortable for an 800 mile day as the Gold WIng… I've done several and do love it.

[hdtag]

I brought a 2012 Super Ten in 2017 and rode it from Los Angeles to Alaska round trip....not one hiccup. I ride this machine exclusively now, haven't touched my Street Glide in a year. Perfect bike. Everything you say is true. The Super T is jack of all trades and master of whatever you want.

[thomas]

I notice most of the guys that commute on motorcycles do so on adventure type bikes. They are robust, comfortable and offer some weather protection.

[mtngritz]

In 2014 they updated a number of things on the bike...
- Optional electronic suspension.
- A little more power and torque, better clutch
- Cruise Control
- Bigger difference between Sport and Touring modes
- Better MPG
- Adjustable Windscreen
- Full LCD Instruments
- Heated grip option
- LED lighting

I rode both when I was shopping and the differences between the two were even more dramatic after throwing a leg over them and putting them through their paces.
I found a mint used '14 (non-ES, Electronic Suspension), and have loved EVERY minute on it. Is it heavy, yup, but only really noticeable when I'm pushing it around the garage. When riding, it feels much lighter and nimble that the curb weight would lead you to believe. It has power/torque for days, corners like a champ, is super comfortable, has bombproof Yamaha reliability, and eats up the miles with ridiculous ease.

[dionmoore]

There's a fellow on YouTube, Long Haul Paul who had on of these He put 300, 000 miles on it, then got another. If that tells us anything.

[got_to_roll]

I bought my 2015 Super Tenere ES used one year ago this month. I've ridden it over 16, 000 miles around Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana and fallen completely in love. Can't think of a better bike for me. I maintain it myself, ride 2up, ride gravel, freeway and mostly backroads over mountains. Love shaft drive and cruise control. I'm 6'4" tall 245 pounds and have literally no complaints after a couple minor mods. If it were stolen I would immediately find another.

[Geshmaal]

Very late to the party here but it's a topic I find interesting. I think the softer adventure style bikes like the V-Strom, Tracer, Versys etc are basically the new UJM. You can really do a bit of everything on them, you can readily mount luggage etc with ease, can carry a passenger but also tear up some tight and poorly surfaced roads with ease, yet the bikes aren't that heavy in the grand scheme of things. Sure they aren't as quick as sport bikes but if you're measuring your distance in hundreds or thousands of miles you can probably manage a higher average speed with an adventure bike anyway with the additional comfort and fuel range.

[roger]

First off I am a senior person (70).. okay, antique if you will. I’ve ridden a lot of bikes in my long life and most were heavy haulers... Goldwings, Vulcan Voyagers, Victory XC Tour and so on.... It doesn’t me me an authority on any bike..., anyway, I just traded in my Goldwing for a new to me... 2014 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000. I am planning a “little ride around the block” as my good friend calls it. This time Alaska is the destination. BTW I live in Massachusetts. The cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks are on our primary list. The Arctic Circle might make the cut as well, not sure just yet. I plan to make this ride on the V-Strom equipped with Panniers, auxiliary lights, crash bar, skid plate and a AAA Motorcycle membership. I believe as long as a product sells it will evolve for the better. These Adventure class bikes are the new tour they are light, nimble and can be equipped to go nearly anyplace. They are not a dirt bike, but do an acceptable job hitting the gravel and dirt roads and making short work it it. Potholes and wavy gravy are not a challenge. The open highway is what it is... riding. The Adventure bike chose me, partly because it became a little difficult to handle a 1000 pound tour bike at my age. The James Dalton Highway to Dead Horse Alaska is a challenge, but any Adventure bike takes the edge out of it. I look forward to the long haul on my new ride... it keeps me doing what I’ve loved to do all my life.... Ride!!!! Run it like a Hot Rod, ride it like you stole it.

[mikemizzy]

I have a 2013 SuperTen and i love it I have had it since October 18' and I love it. It was mint with only 4K miles on it crash bars, PIAA lights Corbin seat, Hwy pegs and, larger pegs. I can ride it for hours and carve up the roads and even jump a few curbs and speed bumps. The power curve is huge and carries my 400+ frame around with ease. I plan to put more aggressive tires on in the future as I lose weight and get into some logging roads and dirt. this bike is awesome and fun to ride. Its definitely a head turner as no one knows what it is but they are curious.

[kevindblew]

Last year I bought a ‘13 Triumph TigerExplorer (T-Rex) same blue as that Tenere. Love the ADV bikes! At 6’4” I finally have legroom. Ride whatever makes you smile the most!
Rode 20miles to church at 31F and the barkbusters with decent gloves did fine. Didn’t bother to use my heated grips.
Done some 1100 mile weekend trips with comfort to spare. These bikes may not be The Master in any category but they are Masterful at many. Fast, nimble, rugged, and great fuel range.
Always love your videos. CherishLife!

[alexandre.bernalte]

I have got one a 2018. I do 95% road and 5% easy dirt. 25.000km first year. 1 tire change. So far so good. Maximum 1 day journey: 1000km, super comfortable. 5.5-6 l/100km. Sorry for metric data, but I live in Spain. Eats tires, despite I am using now Bridgestone Battalax A41 and they are lasting more and stil with grip on both ends. We usually do 500km trips on a day and we love curvy roads, we do not use our knees on the ground, but still kicking it as we have no chicken line on neither tyres, so good for cornering, good for travellin'... But not the best. It's like a middle of everything.

[Carlp]

Hey Sean, i really enjoy these videos. you seem to be giving a real, genuine, no BS assessment of these bikes. I hope you pick up a KTM Super Adventure T one of these days. I'd be really interested to hear your views on it.

[beardo]

Given the condition of most of the roads in the U.S. these days, an adventure bike is a good choice for an everyday rider. Interstate riding isn't harder on you than any other bike, so there is really no down side to them.

[No_one]

This is the bike I have, it's fantastic, it handles fire roads and basic dirt roads fine. It's fun AF on the freeway and in the canyon. I did not find unbalanced at all. It's a great all arounders. I fund my self at 100 easy on this bike. The bigger wind screen is a plus over the factory. And you can stand up on it. :)