Engine heat

[dudley]

I am close to purchasing a Super Tenere. I will be replacing my 1996 Triumph Trophy 900 that I have owned since new. It puts out a whole lot of heat . Not a problem in cool weather but can be a problem in hot riding. How is the heat on the Yamaha and how is it managed?
Dudley

 

[Dogdaze]

Welcome.
There is an element of heat from the left side (rad and fan location) but bearable, as long as you are wearing pants, if you're in shorts you'll feel it. Not the worst I've ridden, not the best, but it's ok.

 

[OldRider]

I haven't ever noticed any heat problems at all. I can reach my hand down by the left side and find some, but it doesn't enter into riding it.

 

[ace50]

I've only notice it when there is a left side wind that pushed it on my leg a little. That side mounted radiator is genius!

It seems to run a little hot when you're not moving very fast, but this is my first bike with a temp read-out. All the others just had a light,
so you don't get to see the true temp.

 

[kgfire]

There is no heat to speak of, a little warmth when riding on hot days but that's it. Now the KTM 1190 that was replaced by my current '15 ST ? That bike was HOT and I don't mean that in a good way. Go to the ADV Rider KTM 1190 forum and you will find hundreds of complaints about the heat. Shame on KTM.

 

[greg the pole]

the ST doesn't produce a large amount of heat.

The rad will only kick out a lot of heat on standstill etc in hotter weather. anything over 90F will make the bike hot-ish.

But the tenere is no where near the biggest offenders like KTM 1190, honda st1300, fjrs etc.. remember the more power, the more heat

 

[itlives]

I was worried about the heat when I first got mine. It has a good fan and it works like it should. Comes on at precisely 221F and shuts off when it is cooled.
That said, I really don't like being stuck in a jam or even a lot of traffic (multiple light changes to get through the light). Right now, it's been hovering around 100F everyday so the fans have had a workout!
I have an NC700X (Honda) and I have never heard the fans come on it. They may have and may be quiet- IDK.

I believe the ST is designed for the open roads and it performs splendidly out there!

 

[Rasher]

I haven't ever noticed any heat problems at all. I can reach my hand down by the left side and find some, but it doesn't enter into riding it.

::026::

Never found it a problem either, even in hot weather unless I move my leg out to the side / put my hand alongside the Rad I do not notice any heat, even when stuck in traffic with the fan going very little if the heat reaches the rider.

 

[Big Blu]

No problem with heat even here is hot and humid SW Florida. I've owned a few Triumph triples(Daytona 675 & 800XC) and know all about the heat issue with their triples.

Paul

 

[jettcity1]

Engine heat? not this one. My '08 Connie roasted my rightleg for some odd reason.
This one is nothing, maybe a touch on the left at times but it is really well designed.
The side mounted radiator designer deserves a Nobel prize.

 

[racer1735]

98 degrees on my ride yesterday and no problem. The ST doesn't roast you like a full-fairing bike will. Try spending 10 years with an ST1300. I learned that Cordura riding pants may feel warm when you first put them on, but they actually insulate you from the vicious engine heat. Now I can wear mesh and not suffer from heat burns.

 

[HeliMark]

Splitting heavy traffic in 100+ temps , I feel heat when the fan kicks on at slow speeds (likes to bounce off the car next to you). A little bit warm, but not "hot". No where near my ST1300, and the Harleys I have had. If you are moving at any speed, very rare the fan will be on, and even less heat with the way the airflow is handled. Less than I expect having a 1200cc engine between my legs.

Mark

 

[MIKE R]

The S10 is a 'cool' bike ::001::

Mike

 

[mrpete64]

I have had a lot of bikes that put out a LOT of heat. My 2014ES doesn't...unless it is very hot and you are stopped at a light...then you will feel a small amount. In my opinion you will not have any heat issues compared to a lot of other bikes.
Went for a nice 200+ mile trip, yesterday, thought the Catskill mountains...wonderful bike.

Mr. Pete-------->
aging hippie

 

[ejy712]

I now have 62,000 miles on my S10. At that mileage my previous bike, a Suzuki VStrom 1000, had started running warmish because the radiator was pretty well clogged with bugs. The S10, thanks to the side mounted radiator doesn't have that problem (a touch of genius in my opinion).

At traffic lights on hot days with mesh pants you may notice some heat. But it's not so hot you have to stop, or take heroic measures to avoid. Anytime you're moving heat is no problem. With vented pants like Klim Overland I no longer notice the heat, even in heavy traffic with repeated stoplights.

Great bike!

 

[rotortech71]

I would say to the OP to definitely not worry about heat issues on the ST. I just did a nice 300 mile loop out to the Oregon coast with a friend who has a new 1190 R. I asked him how the bike is working for him, and the one thing he mentioned was that the heat on his left leg was getting annoying. And we were in mid 60's temps. My old DL650 would heat up the seat in warmer weather, and when I rode a friend's FJR, the first thing I noticed was the heat dumping onto my legs. I find the S10 to be very good with heat management. I feel nothing on my legs while in motion, and obviously, nothing in the seat. The ONLY time I'm aware of radiator heat, is when the fan kicks on, and a gentle breeze from that direction makes the hot air drift back at me. But that's only when I'm stopped.

 

[Ocklawanian]

That opening on the left ? I thought it was a hand warmer.

 

[ace50]

That opening on the left ? I thought it was a hand warmer.

Yes, yes it is 8)

 

[LumpyOne]

I do feel a little heat when in traffic and I spread my legs a bit but when I hug the tank there is no heat. My fan turns a few heads in traffic. Sounds like a jet taking off. LOL.