I sold my very well set up 2014 DR650 and got one of the first T7's in the US. I loved the engine and overall handling ,changed the shock spring as the OEM in known to be too lightly sprung for most riders. Still wasn't as good as my full Cogent suspension of my DR650. Didn't realize how the T7 was physically bigger than my DR until I switched bikes with a DR650 riding buddy on a ride. After 1,000 miles, I decided that it was just over my limit physically for the type of adv/dual sport riding I like to do. I got myself in a situation while riding alone off road that took all I have to get out of and this wasn't incredibly technical terrain, just soft and narrow, which made it difficult to turn around and get out of there. More than I need at 77 years old. Sold the T7 very easily, found another DR650 that has about half the upgrades I had on mine and will build it to the same specs as the one I sold. Shoulda, woulda, coulda.....
I am on my second S10, a 14 ES with a bit over 40,000 miles on it. Love it and will be keeping it. Never did consider the T7 to be a replacement for the S10, but thought it would replace the DR and it would for many, perhaps most riders, but not for me.
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