2009 XT TENERE, with pics

**Padmei** · 6th December 2009, 19:36

Originally Posted by Crisis management

PS, what's with the huge tow hook on the front, expecting breakdowns are we???

Would have to ditch the hook - It's just sitting there as the source of mockery.

Pity you got a black one Dave - they're the ones for hanging out at biker bars, the blue ones are for riding

**marks** · 6th December 2009, 19:36

Originally Posted by Racing Dave

...these are available.

Cheers,
Dave B

Dave
I'm assuming that you've ridden both

would you rather adv ride the Tenere or an F 650 GS? - which is only $1400 dearer ( and probably a fairer comparison than a 690E)

**Crisis management** · 6th December 2009, 19:56

Originally Posted by marks

Tenere or an F 650 GS? - which is only $1400 dearer ( and probably a fairer comparison than a 690E)

Fair point Mark, I thought the Tenere was nearer $18k.

I would have thought the Tenere would win that comparison hands down.

It should still be cheaper!!!!

**Racing Dave** · 6th December 2009, 19:58

[QUOTE=Padmei;1129555047]
Pity you got a black one Dave - they're the ones for hanging out at biker bars, the blue ones are for riding QUOTE]

When I rode the Tenere down from Auckland it was blue, now it's black, and it's the same bike. To make a sale, the relevant coloured parts were swapped over, as it seems there's a shortage of blue ones.

F650GS? Not for adventure riding, although I like it a lot, but the cast wheels, 19-inch on the front, and shorter travel suspension limit its appeal. Great on gravel, but not more than that.

F800GS? Now that's the question that's hard to answer. It's well over a year since I rode one, and that was only on its standard tyres, which like all of that type are useless off-road. There was one in our group at Kaikoura, and the rider completed all the tracks without undue problems. A well worn TKC80 at high pressure on the rear didn't help, but They're a very capable bike. The twin cylinder engine has a very broad useable rev range, and six gears are nice.

I'd need to ride them both over the same terrain to decide. Like the Yamaha, the BMW needs various protective parts added, and they are at BMW prices.

**dino3310** · 6th December 2009, 20:00

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Fair point Mark, I thought the Tenere was nearer $18k.

It should still be cheaper!!!!

add the factory panniers and all the protecta stuff it would be creeping up there.

**Waihou Thumper** · 7th December 2009, 09:08

Originally Posted by Padmei

Would have to ditch the hook - It's just sitting there as the source of mockery.

Pity you got a black one Dave - they're the ones for hanging out at biker bars, the blue ones are for riding

They list it as a Tie Down point instead of using the handlebars like the rest of. Trying to be unique I guess? I still think it is a tow hitch for other Yammies and big tanks in the mud...

If it is, that's a good idea, but why didn't R&D spend a bit more money and fit a 2 tonne winch there with a PTO, that'll work and I am sure there is room....

**Waihou Thumper** · 7th December 2009, 09:11

[QUOTE=Racing Dave;1129555088]

Originally Posted by Padmei

Pity you got a black one Dave - they're the ones for hanging out at biker bars, the blue ones are for riding QUOTE]

When I rode the Tenere down from Auckland it was blue, now it's black, and it's the same bike. To make a sale, the relevant coloured parts were swapped over, as it seems there's a shortage of blue ones.

F650GS? Not for adventure riding, although I like it a lot, but the cast wheels, 19-inch on the front, and shorter travel suspension limit its appeal. Great on gravel, but not more than that.

F800GS? Now that's the question that's hard to answer. It's well over a year since I rode one, and that was only on its standard tyres, which like all of that type are useless off-road. There was one in our group at Kaikoura, and the rider completed all the tracks without undue problems. A well worn TKC80 at high pressure on the rear didn't help, but They're a very capable bike. The twin cylinder engine has a very broad useable rev range, and six gears are nice.

I'd need to ride them both over the same terrain to decide. Like the Yamaha, the BMW needs various protective parts added, and they are at BMW prices.

The slide out of the corner looks great! I always wish someone could catch my bike doing that...

Don't have to be on it, I can just boast it was me...Can't see my face anyway...

It looks not too bad...

**Monstaman** · 7th December 2009, 11:35

Originally Posted by dino3310

add the factory panniers and all the protecta stuff it would be creeping up there.

And none of it is cheap either, nice getting the right stuff but it is spendie to look coordinated and cool, plenty of other gear that would be better for less.

NZKTM, tow hook is removable with 4 bolts, I pissed myself when I saw it too and made losta snied remarks about needing to be towed