cross winds are a challenge but a doable challenge . I cant say I like a strong cross wind because it increases the work and fatigue level. so now about a story .
a few years ago my bud 'super man ' and myself left for fort Davis (from Buda Tx,) . we had a nice lunch in Sonora Tx. and then the fun began . not far out of town going west on 10 we hit a cold front . not unexpected just not ready on how strong it was . 30 to 40 mph cross winds with stronger gust occasionally just to keep us interested.
now the speed limit out that way is 85 I think or maybe 80 (been awhile since I've been there ) and the 18 wheelers run that speed and the cars a bit faster . and I was not to great at cross winds . be we ran 80 plus all the way to Balmorhea Tx. so the wind was hitting us at 2 o"clock to 3"oclock position ,trying to shove us into the median . passing 18 wheelers with a blast of speed and a diving motion to counter the push of air from the truck and the front .
one time the gust was so bad I watched 'superman ' lean into the gust so far he was almost dragging his right peg. I found a bit of humor in this till a second later I was healed over just as far.
in short we didn't slow down , but had to really focus especially around the trucks . super man was riding a 650 v-strom ( he told me latter that at one point he didn't have the power to make the pass ) I never had a problem with power , even got better milage than the over worked v-strom .
not fun but doable . and when one is that focused it uses up a lot of energy. our bikes were loaded with camping gear and full panniers.
cant say I would be that aggressive on a solo ride . in fact on my solo trip back from Moab I endured strong cross winds but being alone I ran under the speed limit . and amazingly no 18 wheeler traffic to Roswell N.M.
no shame going slow , one might even feel the need to stop , no shame in that . the Tenere handles the wind just fine, it is a persons experience and comfort level that counts.
my recommendation is ride your ride at your comfort level , its your bike and you life. but with caution and practice one can handle a lot with this bike.