I looked at the KTM, GS and Tenere before I went ofr the Tenere. I wanted fire road and gentle trail riding capabilties but also touring options without costing loads in fuel.

KTM: Didnt like the reliabilty issues, cost of spares and servicing costs. Bit of a rough ride I thought although good quality parts. Expensive to repair.

GS: Too expensive and dont like the idea of complexity, canbus systems and servicing costs plus spares.

Tenere: Fairly simple engine and shares the same parts as many other Yams plus rides well on and off road. Like the look and economy plus Yamaha are everywhere these days so spares are cheapish, easy to service myself and not that much i cant fix on my own.


Glad I went for the Tenere but its a personal choice I think. Whatever you choose I hope you enjoy it as much as I do owning my Tenere and going on adventures

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