New Tenere rumour

[banditrider]

Another link here:

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...xt660z-tenere/

Looks pretty cool - come on lotto!

[Zukin]

I think it looks cool

It does look a lot like a KTM in a way

[NordieBoy]

Looking more like an adventure bike...

[Alpha Solo]

Be interested to read some ride reports of this new beast, hopefully prices will be lower than KTM etc...

[deanohit]

That light brown one looks alot better Nordieboy, I like the look and the practicality of the higher front guard. The early KTM 640's looked better with the higher front guard on them.

[clint640]

It does look a lot like a KTM in a way

Wash yer mouth out ya blasphemer! I'm surprised they didn't come out with an orange colour scheme like the XT660R.

They do look good but I reckon they owe a lot more to the 1150/1200GS than any KTM styling wise.

If they can price them at less than $13K I reckon they'll sell a few.

Cheers
Clint

[CBobR]

I was waiting to see the new Transalp before getting too excited about the new Tenere.

(If it will be as shown in the pic) front brakes are interesting, a lot of pistons there. Any guesses if that's a 21 inch front wheel? We'll know after the weekend I suppose.
Hopefully it's lightish. Could be a tough call. Anyone getting impatient about the 690 adventure? ..or pondering how much weight you could save by ditching the big cans on the Tenere?

[NordieBoy]

Wow.
A collision between a Tiger and a Strom for the styling, a 1984 XR250 for the suspension and a mini-moto and MotoGP bike for the front brakes.

[rogson]

50HP out of a liquid cooled FI 660 single......come-on Yamaha, you can do better than that.

[NZsarge]

50HP out of a liquid cooled FI 660 single......come-on Yamaha, you can do better than that.

It might be tuned more for torque.

[clint640]

I was waiting to see the new Transalp before getting too excited about the new Tenere.
Hopefully it's lightish. Could be a tough call. Anyone getting impatient about the 690 adventure? ..or pondering how much weight you could save by ditching the big cans on the Tenere?

I'd put a beer on that Transalp being heavier than the old one. KTM & BMW seem to be the only manufacturers interested in making their adv bikes lighter, everybody else is going the other way.

50HP out of a liquid cooled FI 660 single......come-on Yamaha, you can do better than that.

Indeed. With the new 690 Enduro KTM rumoured to be cranking out 65hp & weighing 40kg less I know where my money would go.

Cheers
Clint

[NordieBoy]

Indeed. With the new 690 Enduro KTM rumoured to be cranking out 65hp & weighing 40kg less I know where my money would go.

You getting a DR Clint?

[clint640]

You getting a DR Clint?

Nah, if I wanted a new motorcycle made with vintage technology I'd do it properly & get an Enfield

[NordieBoy]

Nah, if I wanted a new motorcycle made with vintage technology I'd do it properly & get an Enfield

Now that would be a sweet bike.

[CBobR]

New Transalp specs :

http://www.moto-net.com/actualites-m...XLV-700-!.html

"The capacity of its tank passes from 19 to 17,5 liters, "but the clear improvement of the consumption authorized by the food by electronic injection makes it possible to preserve and to even increase autonomy", the manufacturer reassures.

With regard to the wheels, the hour is not yet in Supermotard: even if the rims are they also "inflated" (19 X 2,15 with before and 17 X 3,50 with the back), the tires remain relatively fine and high (100/90 with before and 130/80 with the back). The fighter spirit remains quite present!

Level braking, the news Transalp 2008 is equipped with series of a double disc before 256 mm gripped by clamps two pistons, but it can also accomodate expensive the Combiné/ABS system in Honda. In this case, the clamps are models three pistons, of which one is actuated by the back footbrake pedal. "

"Options:
- signal-box of 45 liters
- two balustrades to install on the signal-box 45 liters
- set of specific side bags of a capacity of 29 liters
- play of preparing of brushed aluminium bags
- set of two robust nylon bags conceived for the side bags. Capacity of 16 liters
- robust extensible bag for the signal-box
- System GPS Honda
- alarm of the type AVERTO with detector of movement, siren and spare battery
- fires before and back fog
- higher bubble with 17 mm deflectors
- lower saddle of 20 mm
- choice between two sets of heating handles with adjustment of the temperature and protective circuit of the battery
- preparing of instrumentation way aluminium
- protection of tank way aluminium
- elements of preparing way aluminium
- central crutch
- theft protection device out of U
- cover of external protection
- auxiliary catch 12V"

The promo vid seems a good summary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNh1MsDA9Qw