Handed in my Beemer (RT) for a service, and was given the keys to an '09 GS Adventure, with a whole 120 miles on the clock. Its working through its first tankful, I'm actually quite emotional!

The GS is a fabulous and an immensely capable bike, no doubt about it - its almost worth the money BMW want for it

But here is the thing: when I ride my Ten I wheelie over speedbumps, splash through every puddle I see, and have an urge to get it in the mud whenever possible. I basically feel like a kid in brand new wellies splashing through a summer downpour.

On the GS I have no desire to go off-road - its not making me want to do it. I could go on, but here is the bottom line - in the 'smiles per mile' contest the Tenere is a hands-down winner for me!

That is exacly how I feel about mine, and I have come from a GS1200

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Mods, Oxford heated grips, Givi Rack and top box, Stage 2 DNA filter and top, 02 sensor eliminator, Metal Mule taller screen, Seat hump trimmed off, .KEVS FUEL MOD (THE 1ST ONE FOR THE TENERE) , Extra fuse box, 12volt plug in socket, Zumo550 sat nav, , Barkbusters


What Bill Clinton REALLY said to Monica Lewinsky was: "Sack my cook"

Sadly Bike now sold 11/6/11

"Smiles per mile", that's the stuff. I almost sold my 10 a while back but realized I rather sell my soul to the Devil. I rather eat my noodles smiling then my filet mignon crying. =)

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Went from a fully kitted out 1100GS to another kitted out Tenere and havent looked back....Great bike

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Previous bikes:TS50 - RD125LC - XT250 - ZXR750L3 - BMW 650 Funduro - BMW 1100GS - XT660Z Tenere

I currently have a R1200GSA, a F650GS twin and a Tenere. I'm getting the 1200GSA ready for sale, it's a lovely bike but just too heavy for the types of tracks I ride.

At about 60kg less weight, the F650GS twin is a good compromise for anyone looking for basic offroad capability coupled with motorway touring ability.

The Tenere is headed for storage in southern Spain for ease of access to Morocco. If I could only afford one bike it would be the Tenere.

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and enlarges the world in which you live," Irving Mather (1892-1966)

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Since we're talking about Beemers, might as well mention this - took the F800GS for a spin a little while ago. Its really quite excellent, has the same 'naughty streak' as the Tenere - I think BMW are onto something with their parallel twins. (Its all about putting the right engines in the right bikes...)

Its not currently parked outside my house for two reasons - teeny weeny stock tank (14l or something) and cost - wanted a London commuter and didn't want to buy anything 'too nice'!

originally posted by Tim Cullis

I currently have a R1200GSA, a F650GS twin and a Tenere. I'm getting the 1200GSA ready for sale, it's a lovely bike but just too heavy for the types of tracks I ride.

At about 60kg less weight, the F650GS twin is a good compromise for anyone looking for basic offroad capability coupled with motorway touring ability.

The Tenere is headed for storage in southern Spain for ease of access to Morocco. If I could only afford one bike it would be the Tenere.
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Hi Tim
Not sure when you will get to read this as I have just come hot from your message on the GS website about your 650 stalling every five minutes.
I was set on an f800gs but these things are simply way too unreliable. I am 100% convinced now.
How does the Ten compare really? Is it too thirsty, slow, vibey... can it cut it on a highway. I'm asking you specifically as a current owner of both (800/650gs, same thing...)

cheers Tim and hope you get going in Africa soon

alan