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Well....I got my bike on wednesday and was able to put on about 50 miles today. I figured I would post up something comparing the two as in the articles they are often compared. I know 50 miles is not much, but this is what I learned today....
Fit and Finish: Both bikes are amazing when it comes to this. I feel the bikes are so close it wouldnt be fair to say one was better than the other. The S10 has great feel and look when you go over the bike completely. It seems like Yamaha really did a great job on the details with this bike and the gap in many, and my eyes, is closed if not gone between the elegance of the Italian bikes over japanese bikes. I think Yamaha showed you can mass produce a very nice, quality built bike that has a great finish.
Engines: Both bikes have amazing engines but they are yet very different. The multi engine is very spunking and the S10 engine, although spunky is so smooth it takes some of the excitement out of it. The Tenere feels just as fast if not faster than my old multistrada honestly. I guess the only way I could describe it would be that the S10 has an engine that does everything well. It does side roads, highways, dirt, and twisty canyons very well. The Multistrada engine has gobs of power thus making it quicker through the really right paved turns because you leave it in 2nd and just rip from turn to turn. The downside to the Ducati engine is it feels like when you crack the throttle the bike is pulling away from you. Now thats great for some situations and horrible in others. The Multi in my opinion wouldnt not be good on the dirt as its power delivery is just to quick where as the S10 is so smooth it wouldnt matter. I feel the S10 has a better engine for more real world riding situations than the Multi.
Brakes and Suspension: I have to give the edge to the Ducati on this. Upgraded brake lines and full ohlins was great. Top notch components. That doesnt mean the S10 is lacking at all. The view of the components used it better on the Ducati, but I feel performance wise they are both amazing. Both bikes hold a line very well, gobble up poor pavement, and both bikes brake amazing. Some just some like the idea of having ohlins and brembo. For me I wont be able to feel a difference so its a mute point to me.
Standing: Tenere without a question of a doubt. I dont think Ducati ever considered people would stand up on the multistrada. I tried and almost face planted over the front of the bike. I am 6ft and 35" inseam with longish arms. I couldnt do it. I would have needed 4" risers. I was so hunched over it was crazy. Tenere? Amazing. I was in a parking lot practicing before hitting the main streets, being on a new bike, and with in 20 minutes I was standing and going 2-3mph slipping the clutch and making u-turns. The Tenere inspires so much confidence while standing its almost comical.
Sitting: Both bikes are different here and I feel it goes along with the engine. The Multistrada engine in the mountains and paved canyons is a hoot and the seating position goes along with that. You are more forward and slightly more aggressive. The bike is very comfortable and you can do 700 mile days on it without issue. The Tenere is so relaxed and comfy I dont see how hitting 1000 miles in a day is a big issue. You sit vertical and the arms are draped naturally to the bars. You dont have to reach, you dont have to scrunch, the bars are just there. If you want to ride aggressive the multi is the better of the two. If you want to cruise and cover some amazing miles and tour, yet still have some fun in the canyons the tenere is better. It all depends what and how you want to ride.
Handling and Weight: Tenere: 575 pounds and the multi is 480 roughly wet. Edge to the Ducati just due to its overall weight, however the Tenere does NOT feel 100 pounds heavier. It feels the same if not lighter once moving. Pushing around the garage? Yup...its a cow, turn in and once moving? Its 100% on par with the Multi. It actually feels to drop into the turn faster than the multi to me. I might be imagining things but the bike does not feel its weight at all. Its a big bike yes, but it carries its weight remarkably well. I would honestly say the weight deal is null and void, so if you are reading this thinking.."do I want a 575 pound adventure touring bike?" The answer is a resounding yes. Ignore the magazines and look past it. (*this is my feelings. If you are 5'2 and 100 pounds soaking wet in a white t-shirt and bikini bottom, your feelings may differ. However photo proof is required*)
Over all I am VERY impressed with the Super Tenere. I had some fears coming from the Multi and the speed and thrills it delivered. I was even told I would be bored with the Tenere and want to sell it very quickly. It took just 50 miles to wipe those fears away. In my life I have ridden and or owned a lot of bikes ranging the whole scale. The Tenere so far is the best bike for everything that I can think of. Its fun in the turns, great engine, great reliability, comfortable, and over just a great package. I am excited for the next hundreds of thousands of miles on this bike and I would not hesitate to tell anyone to buy this bike as its just that good.
I am going to go ride some more before the sun goes away. bye!
joe
Fit and Finish: Both bikes are amazing when it comes to this. I feel the bikes are so close it wouldnt be fair to say one was better than the other. The S10 has great feel and look when you go over the bike completely. It seems like Yamaha really did a great job on the details with this bike and the gap in many, and my eyes, is closed if not gone between the elegance of the Italian bikes over japanese bikes. I think Yamaha showed you can mass produce a very nice, quality built bike that has a great finish.
Engines: Both bikes have amazing engines but they are yet very different. The multi engine is very spunking and the S10 engine, although spunky is so smooth it takes some of the excitement out of it. The Tenere feels just as fast if not faster than my old multistrada honestly. I guess the only way I could describe it would be that the S10 has an engine that does everything well. It does side roads, highways, dirt, and twisty canyons very well. The Multistrada engine has gobs of power thus making it quicker through the really right paved turns because you leave it in 2nd and just rip from turn to turn. The downside to the Ducati engine is it feels like when you crack the throttle the bike is pulling away from you. Now thats great for some situations and horrible in others. The Multi in my opinion wouldnt not be good on the dirt as its power delivery is just to quick where as the S10 is so smooth it wouldnt matter. I feel the S10 has a better engine for more real world riding situations than the Multi.
Brakes and Suspension: I have to give the edge to the Ducati on this. Upgraded brake lines and full ohlins was great. Top notch components. That doesnt mean the S10 is lacking at all. The view of the components used it better on the Ducati, but I feel performance wise they are both amazing. Both bikes hold a line very well, gobble up poor pavement, and both bikes brake amazing. Some just some like the idea of having ohlins and brembo. For me I wont be able to feel a difference so its a mute point to me.
Standing: Tenere without a question of a doubt. I dont think Ducati ever considered people would stand up on the multistrada. I tried and almost face planted over the front of the bike. I am 6ft and 35" inseam with longish arms. I couldnt do it. I would have needed 4" risers. I was so hunched over it was crazy. Tenere? Amazing. I was in a parking lot practicing before hitting the main streets, being on a new bike, and with in 20 minutes I was standing and going 2-3mph slipping the clutch and making u-turns. The Tenere inspires so much confidence while standing its almost comical.
Sitting: Both bikes are different here and I feel it goes along with the engine. The Multistrada engine in the mountains and paved canyons is a hoot and the seating position goes along with that. You are more forward and slightly more aggressive. The bike is very comfortable and you can do 700 mile days on it without issue. The Tenere is so relaxed and comfy I dont see how hitting 1000 miles in a day is a big issue. You sit vertical and the arms are draped naturally to the bars. You dont have to reach, you dont have to scrunch, the bars are just there. If you want to ride aggressive the multi is the better of the two. If you want to cruise and cover some amazing miles and tour, yet still have some fun in the canyons the tenere is better. It all depends what and how you want to ride.
Handling and Weight: Tenere: 575 pounds and the multi is 480 roughly wet. Edge to the Ducati just due to its overall weight, however the Tenere does NOT feel 100 pounds heavier. It feels the same if not lighter once moving. Pushing around the garage? Yup...its a cow, turn in and once moving? Its 100% on par with the Multi. It actually feels to drop into the turn faster than the multi to me. I might be imagining things but the bike does not feel its weight at all. Its a big bike yes, but it carries its weight remarkably well. I would honestly say the weight deal is null and void, so if you are reading this thinking.."do I want a 575 pound adventure touring bike?" The answer is a resounding yes. Ignore the magazines and look past it. (*this is my feelings. If you are 5'2 and 100 pounds soaking wet in a white t-shirt and bikini bottom, your feelings may differ. However photo proof is required*)
Over all I am VERY impressed with the Super Tenere. I had some fears coming from the Multi and the speed and thrills it delivered. I was even told I would be bored with the Tenere and want to sell it very quickly. It took just 50 miles to wipe those fears away. In my life I have ridden and or owned a lot of bikes ranging the whole scale. The Tenere so far is the best bike for everything that I can think of. Its fun in the turns, great engine, great reliability, comfortable, and over just a great package. I am excited for the next hundreds of thousands of miles on this bike and I would not hesitate to tell anyone to buy this bike as its just that good.
I am going to go ride some more before the sun goes away. bye!
joe
