For any prospective Aussie buyer....

[RedLDR]

Hi guys.

I was at the GP today and had a bit of a chat with the rep at the Yamaha stand and was told that the 2013 model Super Tenere has been announced here in OZ and will be available in store in white within a few days.

Shame because I really wanted the white model and was assured only last month by Yamaha Australia that it wasn't coming here. Yes, I know it is essentially the same bike but I really like the white model....

 

[GrahamD]

Hi guys.

I was at the GP today and had a bit of a chat with the rep at the Yamaha stand and was told that the 2013 model Super Tenere has been announced here in OZ and will be available in store in white within a few days.

Shame because I really wanted the white model and was assured only last month by Yamaha Australia that it wasn't coming here. Yes, I know it is essentially the same bike but I really like the white model....

Thanks for the Info ::008::

Maybe my next one in a few years.

That's the second bit of good news from the GP today. ;D

 

[platty]

So Yamaha finally run out of the initial 2010 shipment

Hmmmm I wonder what will happen with pricing ;D

 

[Rasher]

So Yamaha finally run out of the initial 2010 shipment

Hmmmm I wonder what will happen with pricing ;D

I read in the UK press Yamaha are having problems with pricing because most of their bikes are made (properly) in Japan and the Yen has doubled in the last few years as the Japanese government no longer fix the Yen value lower than it really should be.

I suspect they can still make good money in the UK as we pay about 50% more than the guys in the US for motorcycles, but in many markets outside of Rip-Off-Britain (We pay more for most stuff, Ohlins, Givi - you name it, even Triumphs built 50 miles from my front door are cheaper in the states - I could go there, buy one, ship it back, pay import duty and still save a couple of grand) anyway that rant could go on and on...

But the point was with Yamaha not making bikes in cheaper locations the manufacturing cost is much higher and in effect has doubled, probably leaving very small margins in many areas, and a high price compared to the opposition.

I think in the UK this explains the Yamaha's failure to sell well, dealers I all spoke to said when they have an Ex Dem or where selling off old stock around £10,000 they flew out the door, but at £12k they just seem to expensive against the GS / Triumph, and very expensive alongside V-Stroms, Versys and suchlike, even the V4 Honda is cheaper and many would associatte Honda with Quality and a V4 with an expensive to build motor.

I think they should start building them up the road from me, I could be a test rider

 

[fxst78]

I was told the exact same when I bought a little over a month ago "no plans for the white".

I did get a very good deal though so I.m not too fussed. Plus it would actually be very easy to change the colour.

 

[OX-34]

I'll probably wait until the black ones arrive and pick up a spare....

 

[maitland]

Yes a white Super Tenere ,looks fantastic ,Ive returned from Tenere Tragics Mountain to Mountain run ,organised by Trailzone Magazine here in Australia, there were 2 white ones and a yellow , take it from me they all look good ,i still think the blue looks good even after over two years of happy ownership and 37000 kilometers ,There you have it WHAT a great bike in any colour, cheers from Harley #60

 

[GrahamD]

,Ive returned from Tenere Tragics Mountain to Mountain run

#&^%$%(!!!! Missed it. ::010::

I've got to get on a mailing list or two. Need some practice.

 

[CDMartin884]

Paint the sucker white, can't be too much for professional to do. Just a tank, fender, and the side panel tops. ::021:: Besides Yamaha Blue is way faster

 

[maitland]

Dealers aye will tell you anything don't worry mate the Blue looks smart ,by the way did the dealer tell the cops are going to try out a Super Tenere ,White or course look out , can't wait to get pulled over by one ,oh ,just for a chat cheers Maitland (Harley Drew)

 

[RedLDR]

Cool, if the police are going to get the S10 I might buy this jacket I saw at the GP. It has a built in air bag and I will look kinda like a (fat) cop wearing it. Would be cool to mess with motorists minds

 

[samps]

I had word (email) from Yamaha Motor Australia only three days ago (and after the GP that was so well won by Stoner that there are no plans yet of distributing the 2013 model. Go figure.

 

[GrahamD]

Must have sent the remaining stock out for a bit of a respray...

http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/products/motorcycle/offroad/adventure/12-super-t-n-r

I had word (email) from Yamaha Motor Australia only three days ago (and after the GP that was so well won by Stoner that there are no plans yet of distributing the 2013 model. Go figure.