Another newbie loving the Tenere
 

Hello All,
My name is Florin, and I am looking and hoping to find here far more reasons to buy a Tenere over a Vstrom next year. I had a thumper before (Aprila Pegaso 650) and single cylinder doesn't scare me, even tough the smooth Vstrom is a big plus. The high clearance and low rpm grunt makes then Tenere a favourite (by a small bit yet) over the Vstrom...

:hello: and :welcome: to :660:

Hi and welcome to the forum.:newhere:

:006: Hi there Florin and welcome aboard. Good luck making the right choice!

Welcome mate.:toothy10:

Hi cofl1001 and Welcome!

I have used DL650AK7 for 3.5 years during that I have done bit over 50 tkm on it. Now I have switched to '09 Tenere. These two bikes are a little bit different and depends how you want to use them. V-strom is a great bike for on road biking. Also for two up. Enough power, very comfortable and V-twin engine provides smooth ride. However, it does not cope to good with off-road riding. I mean, if you put TKC80's or similar tires, it will take you many places, but you will have to go very slowly and carefully, cuz otherwise you will smash the bash plate (if you have one), or engine (if you don't). Tenere, in my opinion is already a little bit more specialized bike, and especially coming from V-strom requires some sacrifices. ;-) Comparing to DL, it is simply more orientated for exploring roads, that are not yet cover with tarmac, which suits my actual needs. Summarizing, if you have in plans "comfortable" trips mostly in Europe on tarmacs or light gravel roads (also two up), then take V-strom. If you fancy more Balkans, Eastern Europe or Asia ;-D then take Tenere. HOWEVER, if you just want to have really crazy bike, which will make you smile all the time (but slightly slower and less comfortable), then also take Tenere. I would estimate, that FunFactor is at least 11,79 times higher (I forgot which equation I have used for that calculation ;-) ), then DL650.
Cheers and welcome again,
Greg

Thanks Greg for the info, and this is my feeling exactly, based on many reviews I read so far...Anyway since my wife(even tough she has motorbike license) will not join me on some trips around Europe, I lean a bit more towards the Tenere now...
I am trying to learn how you can improve the engine performance, with the Kev mod which is changing the air/fuel mix ? and DNA air filters, since because of the Euro3 regulations the Ten engine is starving for air ? and It seems I just found the right place for these informations and more nice stuff and nice lads :)
Thanks for the welcome messages
Florin