Well I like my Tenere!

Had a WR 450 F as well and that was for sure a quality bit of kit, but it's a race bike designed for Enduro racing - exotic materials and lightweight - very nice.

I've also had 350 LC's/Power Valve/250 LC/TDR 250/FZ/FZR - all Yam's and quality - if a little prone to going bang back in the 80s/90s.

As for the engine bars - is this a known fault or was it crash damage, perhaps a loose bolt?

I don't think Mr Rossi or Mr Spies would say their Yam's are anything other than spot on.

I suggest that us Ten' owners actually have more than a bit of brain!