I test rode the new Tracer 7 or 700, or whatever they call it this time. I came to the dealer and they just tossed me the keys. This bike will be more or less the weight of the new Tenere 700. While there's nothing new about the power plant, the ergos are completely different. It is also quite heavier than the siblings (MT, XRS...)with it's 196kg wet.If the mama Yama can keep the same weight for the coming Tenere, I would definitely go for it. This 700cc Twin with it's 75 ponies is so sweet. It revs happily and it's very keen on fuel. With only just slightly bigger weight2power ratio, I doesn't feel slower at all, at least with only me on the bike. The lack of torque compared to S10 is another story, but that one comes with 70 kilo penalty.
It think that for someone that travels 50/50 on off, and only seldom with the pillion, I think the new Tenere will be spot on. Let's wait and see. Milano is not so far away...