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Originally Posted by
uberthumper (Post 164910)
So about �5k for the DR and �8850 for the Tenere. Well I can see why you're a bit pissed off.
Was the Tenere that much when it was introduced? Or do you think the assorted collapses of various exchange rates over the last couple of years have played a part?
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Yes, it was.
Obviously the comments I've made are my opinions. Having said that, I believe that a lack of chain guide definitely is a deficiency, and since the DR650 has clearly demonstrated its long distance capability as described earlier it most certainly can cruise on the freeway all day, the Ten sump guard might be strong but it has small coverage and weak mounts, I'm not arguing about why fuel injection is here only stating that its advantage is dubious, the lousy cush drive rubbers are undeniably a disgrace and it matters not if the rubbers are tight - chain life etc will not suffer much and high guard is a must if you're going to travel remote roads in our country. All remarks are, as mentioned, imo.
And since the 660 is a bike entering what I think is its fourth year of production with the same potential issues likely to arise, I think Yamaha need to address them and make a truly bulletproof unit. It would cost them b-all in real terms to do so.
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