The main reason why the price differential exists is because the Tenere is much much more popular and in demand - always has been ever since it came out in 2008.

Generally similar age/mile R and X models are a grand cheaper than an equivalent Z (which I'm sure you noticed) for, what is mechanically and performance wise, a pretty much identical bike. If were in your shoes I would definitely give some serious thought to an XTR and spend the change on some nice farkles. From my point of view the only thing that I personally would miss over the Tenere would be the tank range.

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