My left knee is held together with screws and plates. I can ride my 2018 s10 ES for a very long time with only the occasional leg extension. I came from sport touring so I cannot compare with cruisers.Howdy folks. New guy here from Texas. Been a big fan of Yamahas for many years and currently ride a '06 Royal Star. But I've pretty much decided that this will be my last cruiser. Just doesn't do it for me any more. I really like the Tenere and I think it may be my next bike. I'm sure I will buy used as I'm a man of modest means. Just wondering if there are any year models to be avoided or anything specific I should look out for.
Also...as a big/tall guy with bad (read inflexible) knees, how is the leg room on the Tenere compared to a typical cruiser. I realize the riding position is very different and the pegs are further back, but the seat height on the Tenere seems so much higher... I'm wondering if the knee bend is comparable or will I get cramped.
Thanks for any insight.