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TBM have a test of S10
For those who dont subscribe, TBM have tested the S10 in this months issue (just out) , seems they think it is more an alternative to the 1200GS rather than being a better bike. The test is of the silver version which is a shame as it looks dull and they say you'd have to be certified to order the silver colour compared to blue. Price as always seems to stick in the throat.
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06-06-10, 01:08
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There is also a first-ride report (a few pages, but mainly big pictures) in BIKE magazine this month... they say much the same thing: that it's a quality piece of kit, but [particularly for the price] it doesn't move things on significantly from the 1200GS (other than it has Traction Control and ABS as standard)... unlike the Ducati Multistrada which they say/think is a genuine technical advancement...
Yeah, of course it is - but then the Multistrada is a road bike!!! J xx |
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07-06-10, 08:56
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I have TBM in front of me (along with a pile of mail - Holidays! they take up so much time!) and usually these guys give a much more 'adventure' lean on thier write ups than the god awfull road bias mags. MCN have the 'first' test ride of the S10 in next weeks issue.... 
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07-06-10, 11:37
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I agree with you Keith - in an ideal world this bike would have been priced 'competitively' at �11,995...
However, while the magazines are quick to make the [price] comparison with the regular 1200GS, this bike is aimed far more squarely at the GSA type rider - that is with more off-road pretensions - spoked wheels, alloy bash-plate, luggage included in the price etc. If I worked for Yamaha, I might also draw your attention to the 'whole life' cost of the bike - that is servicing, insurance etc etc etc. I bet if you added the cost of ownership over 3 years say, it would be far closer if not considerably in the Yamaha's favour? That said, the big Katoom rocks if your priority is scratching and off-road thrills! J xx |
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07-06-10, 12:09
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In Australia the S10 is slightly cheaper than the 1200GS. Neither base model has luggage as standard.
I was ready to bag out the bid 10 until I sat on one. A surprisingly low c of g, nice finish, good ergos. Nice bike! |
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09-06-10, 23:39
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09-06-10, 23:47
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Yeah - just don't belly it out on a rock...!
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10-06-10, 01:37
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"Bike" Magazine has a full review of the Super Tenere.
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10-06-10, 12:21
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One of the better Portuguese mags has a review this month.
They like it alot saying its everything the 1200GS is and a little bit more. Next month is a test between the 1200GS, Multistrada and the S10 that was done on a 1000km road/trail event that took place here a couple of weeks ago. Nick. |
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19-06-10, 09:09
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It's not that they are greedy, I did some sums recently between when I bought my 08 Tenenere and now regarding the exchange rate of the Yen. It was then 212 Yen to the Pound, now its about 134 Yen to the pound. If the rate was currently still 212 the Super Tenere would be a bit over �9000. They are not beeing greedy, they still have the same manufacturing costs but a sh!tty rate to deal with foreign markets. This is why the XT660Z has gone up so much in the last two years. I have to defend it, I just paid �14,300 for my farkled one !!!! It's a good job it's only money...Doh!
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