Changes for 2018 model?

[Shuter]

I'm looking at a leftover 2017 vs a (soon to be leftover) 2018...the '18 is $1,000 more. Does anyone know what changes were made to the '18 model, if any?

I'm also undecided between standard and ES model.

Thanks!
Rob

 

[richarddacat]

Color is all that I’m aware of.

 

[Longdog Cymru]

I bought a 2017 model, non-ES and I don’t regret it. I ride solo and when I thought about it, how often do I really need to adjust my suspension? Once it is set for me, it just needs a little extra preload on the rear for when I tour with luggage. I still have centre stand and cruise control so it suits my needs perfectly.

 

[Sierra1]

I bought a 2017 model, non-ES and I don’t regret it. I ride solo and when I thought about it, how often do I really need to adjust my suspension?....

Perfect logic. I'm almost the exact opposite. I ride solo MOST of the time; but the wife likes to ride every so often. Also, my boys like to take it out occasionally, and they are substantially lighter than I. The only consistent thing about our roads is the inconsistency. Adjustability is the key. Ironically, a key feature that I wanted was factory heated handgrips. For twenty years I HAD to ride in the cold; now, not so much. For these reason I chose the ES.

 

[Shuter]

Great input guys; thanks! So no other changes to the 2018 besides paint???

 

[Checkswrecks]

Just the different year on the title.

 

[Shuter]

For some reason I was thinking there was a difference in the TFT display, but maybe my mind was research-numbed

 

[dannyv]

I suppose there is some small difference in how the rubber parts will have aged. Wouldn't matter much, at worst, and might take 7 or 8 years before aging parts get brittle.

Vehicles age even when not on the road, I'm afraid.

-Dan

 

[Cycledude]

Aren’t heated grips standard equipment on all 2017-2018 Tenere’s weather they have ES or not ?

 

[Shuter]

I believe the ES gives you the heated grips along with the electronic suspension?

 

[Sierra1]

Aren’t heated grips standard equipment on all 2017-2018 Tenere’s weather they have ES or not ?

The heated grips are only on the ES. But both trim levels get the cruise.

 

[AVGeek]

The heated grips are only on the ES. But both trim levels get the cruise.

You can also easily add heated grips to a standard Gen 2, as they are controlled by the ECU and become active once they are plugged in. Members have found it cheaper to piece together the Gen 2 heated grips rather than buy the kit.

 

[Wrathchild]

I test rode a 2017 ES the day before I bought my 2016 and the 2017 didn't have heated grips. What do we think is up with that?

 

[Wrathchild]

Also, how hard is it to add the factory heated grips to my 2016 ES?
Or should I just go aftermarket?

 

[Mak10]

Also, how hard is it to add the factory heated grips to my 2016 ES?
Or should I just go aftermarket?

Your 16 ES should have them from the factory.

 

[Wrathchild]

Your 16 ES should have them from the factory.

Unless I am just being blind, it doesn't. Where is the control located?

 

[Wrathchild]

Wait, I found it! I ran out right after replying and looked for a switch, decided it must be in the menu and remembered the one screen has a grip on it.

BOOM! Heated grips!

Awesome lol I had no idea.

 

[Mak10]

Wait, I found it! I ran out right after replying and looked for a switch, decided it must be in the menu and remembered the one screen has a grip on it.

BOOM! Heated grips!

Awesome lol I had no idea.

You can go into the “sub” menu and make the settings what you want on a scale of 1-10. 10 being the hottest. Pretty neat I think.

 

[bigbob]

You can go into the “sub” menu and make the settings what you want on a scale of 1-10. 10 being the hottest. Pretty neat I think.

I think I have the Ténéré set low=3 mid at 6 and high at max. So take a stab and then try them.

I just got a Venture Transcontinental and made the same settings for rider seat heat. Turned it off after 10-15 minutes. Next stop low got set down to 1!

 

[Wrathchild]

You can go into the “sub” menu and make the settings what you want on a scale of 1-10. 10 being the hottest. Pretty neat I think.

How do I get into that menu? Mine just has the little grip and when I push the button I get 1 2 or 3 arrows pointing up.