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Opinions on the 1200 Super Ten please
Morning all :tongue3:
It's been an absolute lifetime since I've been on here. I'm giving some thoughts to trading in my current bike ( FZ 1000 Yamaha ) and getting a Super Ten ZE My mate has a 15 plate one and I was impressed by the way it performed. Are there any nasty issues with it what are it's good and bad points? I'm not interested in general slagging down of my current bike or every other bike out there, just good old honest feedback please. My first bike was a 2008 plate XT660X in orange and you can find pics of me on it in the first Lakeland ride thread if it's still on here. Cheers Bear ( it's been a very long hibernation ) |
Ive got a xt660z and my father has the s10.
The s10 is very nice lots of power and better on the road. My tenere on the other hand is taller and better offroad. Both great bikes. What sort of riding would you be doing? |
It would be general riding with a few long weekend's thrown in for good measure.
No off roading I like the idea of the longer tank range and the ability to have boxes on it rather than packing stuff in a rucksack. If the timings right and I get one I'd like to do the lakes ride again. |
Hes back, long time no see
Havent ridden or owned the S10 but from what ive read is nothing major is an issue, which I think if Nick Sanders can take one up and down all over the show and have the engine stripped with no issues I think they are quiet bulletproof. Only bad thing ive heard about them is compared to other bikes in this class its a bit bland, but then again that's being compared to larger more powerful bikes where in my eyes its not comparing like for like |
I've a mate who was one,you'll need a pipe and a map from BSD you'll then have an extemely effective bike and as bland as dishwater,all depends on if you want a bike or an appliance.
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Blimey Kev.... It has been a long hibernation, nice to see you back here/
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I opted for the Crosstourer to compliment the Tenere, mainly for it's V4 and Varadero DNA, but having tried the rest, had a Yamaha dealer been closer I would have taken the S10. If this helps at all.... |
Thanks for the answers guys
Basically I got made redundant after 10yrs so I'm giving some thoughts to using some of my pay out if\when I get it ( long story can't be bothered to explain ) to get the S10 My mates got one and he gives it an 8 out of 10 but I just want a few more opinions on the bike so keep em coming Cheers guys |
Best way to make your mind up ride a 1290 KTM a Multistrada and an XR that's when you will find the game has moved on,the question being 'Are you prepared to pay that much'
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Got off my Tenere to test ride one and was instantly surprised with the 'feel' of the size. The 660 actually physically felt bigger to sit on but wow what a difference onroad. The S10 just effortlessly pulls away and sits beautifully on the tar, what a dream to cruise on.
Would i be throwing it around in the bush..no, some do but I see it more as a lazy two-up or fully loaded tourer that I would be comfortable heading down some dirt track to get to a destination. All depends on your choice of riding I guess. Still a very big bike that I wouldn't want to be picking up loaded, you would have to plan and execute that recovery carefully or blow out very quickly. Good luck and keep us updated.. Matt. |
Traded my S10 in for a Tracer. Great bike if you're going tour or two up riding but for me and my style of riding it was just too heavy.
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Cheers for the responses
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The Super Ten is a stunning bike and I do not know how you can call it bland but that is taste I guess. I kept an MT 09 for less than a year as I could not really get to know it, wonderful engine and very capable bike but never really stirred any emotions. Back to the Super Ten:
1. I bought a blue one and it looks the part, with the electronic suspension etc. 2. The performance is amazing and on the motorway is soooooo comfy to ride with or without passenger or luggage. The cruise control makes for effortless progress. 3. Yes it is heavy at low speeds but you sit lower then on the XT660X so it is not imposing, as I had feared. Not a great city bike then. 4. Range is great, and I can cover 350km without needing to stop. 5. The only things I will change is the exhaust (I have bought an Arrow but have not yet fitted it), the rest is real quality. So for me it is anything but bland, it has real soul. I love it!!!!!! Simon |
Who rides 350km without stopping ??
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Er, I do. I live in Roma and my lady lives in Amalfi which is about 300km south, and the Super Ten eats up the journey. My old XJR 1300 needed TWO stops!!!
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Until recent years all manufacturers have produced is effective practical donkeys,even with 3 different sets of wheels,2 sets of brakes an Ohlins that has been been revalved twice my 955 Tiger is no more than above despite having 40,000 miles on the clock most of which has been done travelling Europe effective it is stimulating it ain't and the Tenere is no better.
BUT!!! The game has changed go ride either a 1290 KTM/Multistrada/XR1000 different ball game,character by the bucketload and engines that were in sports bikes only 3 years ago. |
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There are many nice bikes but the Super Ten is amazing. I personally like it more than the GS1200 although hard core Beemer fans might not agree with me. Can be ridden off road hard and performance is fantastic for such heavy machine. As one ossie said in a review: "Feels like WR450 on Steroids". Take it to a twisty road somewhere in the alps and it will behave like sports bike, take a long motorway stretch like 350 km not stopping and will eat miles like hot cakes. Stabile in bends and twists even if you have to hit breaks hard in front of an obstacle. Very economical - better than the GS, not to mention the KTM. Just ticks the boxes. This is MHO. |
Thanks for the replies guys
Unfortunately the redundancy money wasn't as much as I'd hoped for so the S10 is to be just a pipe dream |
Bear, that is the main problem, they are really very expensive new and hold the value well second hand. But the bike is real quality so I think that you get what you pay for.....
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