This bike is to slow

[autoteach]

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You're the one that should be embarrassed. ::024::

Paul

Nope, I am not embarrassed that you and others don't get sarcasm. I was making fun of how stupid everyone got about defending the relative slowness of the big pig. i seriously dont care if a non native speaker of English misspelled a homophone.

 

[chwhnd]

When, or if, your skill set develops, you'll understand

Have been riding for for over 30 years , my skill set is just fine thank you, with your superior additude I believe that yours is going to get you into more trouble than you can handle.

 

[Don in Lodi]

We agree, but is it not common knowledge that the S10 is not a racer?

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[Dieselrob]

Have been riding for for over 30 years , my skill set is just fine thank you, with your superior additude I believe that yours is going to get you into more trouble than you can handle.

+1
I rode a CBR 1000RR prior to the S10, there wasn't a vehicle on the road, save for a few supercars, that could match it for sheer power. I don't understand some peoples fascination with speed on a motorcycle. "You can get to 100mph super quick!" You also are breaking the law, super quick. The Tenere isn't a slouch by any means either, not sure where this guy gets off saying it's slow? Maybe he's exceeding 450lbs before gear?

Anywhoo, the only place that much power is fun is on a track, I assume the majority of us are here because we like adventure riding. I don't see many loaded down adv bikes at the local track ::025::

Bikes with tremendous amounts of power are pointless on the civilian streets, so many obstacles, laws, and dumb drivers that take the fun out of it. I could demolish anything speed wise in 1st gear, I never did because an accident at significant speed on a motorcycle would more than likely kill you.

The S10 is a fine balance with power, handling and utlity in my opinion. Everytime I need to harness it's power to merge, or overtake it hauls some ass, maybe I got a different version than the op? ::001::

 

[scott123007]

Have been riding for for over 30 years , my skill set is just fine thank you, with your superior additude I believe that yours is going to get you into more trouble than you can handle.

Other than your questionable spelling and use of grammar, perhaps you'd like to explain why it's so offensive to you for me to say that someone with a higher skill set is generally apt to want more power, when your very first post on this forum basically stated the exact same thing ???

" I coming from a 2008 versys, I loved that little bike but more often then not I was wanting for 1. better brakes 2. more power 3. more long distance comfort. "

 

[scott123007]

+1
I rode a CBR 1000RR prior to the S10, there wasn't a vehicle on the road, save for a few supercars, that could match it for sheer power. I don't understand some peoples fascination with speed on a motorcycle. "You can get to 100mph super quick!" You also are breaking the law, super quick. The Tenere isn't a slouch by any means either, not sure where this guy gets off saying it's slow? Maybe he's exceeding 450lbs before gear?

Anywhoo, the only place that much power is fun is on a track, I assume the majority of us are here because we like adventure riding. I don't see many loaded down adv bikes at the local track ::025::

Bikes with tremendous amounts of power are pointless on the civilian streets, so many obstacles, laws, and dumb drivers that take the fun out of it. I could demolish anything speed wise in 1st gear, I never did because an accident at significant speed on a motorcycle would more than likely kill you.

The S10 is a fine balance with power, handling and utlity in my opinion. Everytime I need to harness it's power to merge, or overtake it hauls some ass, maybe I got a different version than the op? ::001::

LOL Rob, just be glad you didn't bring that slow ass CBR1000rr to race someone in South Florida before you sold it )

 

[Dieselrob]

LOL Rob, just be glad you didn't bring that slow ass CBR1000rr to race someone in South Florida before you sold it )

Ever ridden a liter bike? I don't think slow goes in the same sentence.

My work takes me to south Florida quite often. Poorly ridden stretched hayabusa's with led kits aren't much too worry about. I don't doubt the super cars that call south florida home could out run a liter bike. I would hope a $90,000 + vehicle could out run a $10,000 one.

 

[scott123007]

Ok Rob, after this I'll try to put this to rest. ::002:: This is an S-10 forum after all and it's straying way off topic. The Super Tenere is the slowest of the big adventure bikes. Period. Besides not having abundant HP, it is the heaviest. Even the new V-Strom with a deficit of 162cc's and a little less HP, spots it so much in weight that it will accelerate harder. Yes, the S-10 is more than enough for some, but for the original poster, it's not. Is it wrong for someone to want more power than what the Big Blue Pig has to offer? Although he asked if others felt that way about theirs, he seemed more interested in what, if anything, could be done to give it more power. What he got for responses, more often than not were," this bike is more than enough for me so something must be wrong with yours", to him being overweight, to being a Troll, to advise on how to ride the bike, with a smattering of helpful advise or at least words of encouragement, from Big Blu, Markjenn, and Saddletramp, to name a few.
My point was, and I'm not wavering from it, is that as one's skill set increases one's need or desire for more power increases with it. This bike is the most powerful bike some on here have ever ridden because they are either new to riding or have come from smaller or less powerful bikes. Nothing wrong with that, and that this is the top rung of the ladder for them. The fact remains that there are some on here with more motorcycling experience and a higher skill set that had higher expectations for the S-10 because of the performance of previous motorcycles they have owned. I'm sure there are those out there that can be content riding for many years on a bike with mundane power and never want more but I would question their skill set. Not everybody pushes themselves to reach a higher level of riding ability and so their skill set is dormant.

On a personal level I'm sorry that you have lost your fascination with speed, kinda like losing your sex drive I guess. It's just when I hear comments about a CBR1000RR, like " there wasn't a vehicle on the road save for a few super cars that could match it for sheer power" that I realize how limited your motorcycling experience really is.

 

[coastie]

Glad that is all sorted out! Now we know to never talk about the S10's lack of power or cleaning your final drive out with kerosene. Should probably pin a warning thread. ::025::

 

[Dieselrob]

Snip

Well that's the good thing about "points" or "opinions" everyone has got one.

Might I ask what bikes you ride or have ridden? Someone with an expert opinion on other forum posters skill sets surely has tamed the various expert level bikes with some mileage to show for it, no? We need to see some credentials to back up all the fact slinging!

 

[Donk]

Klenoth, the more I think about it the more it makes sense. You said you have a header and can on your bike and no Power Commander or reflash Your bike has to be running very lean, in fact so lean I bet you have sub stock performance. Not sure who suggested a header and can without retuning the bike but no way that is going to work.

 

[scott123007]

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We need to see some credentials to back up all the fact slinging!

Nah, it's only the internet after all

 

[chwhnd]

Other than your questionable spelling and use of grammar, perhaps you'd like to explain why it's so offensive to you for me to say that someone with a higher skill set is generally apt to want more power, when your very first post on this forum basically stated the exact same thing ???

" I coming from a 2008 versys, I loved that little bike but more often then not I was wanting for 1. better brakes 2. more power 3. more long distance comfort. "

You make 2 good points 1 : my grammar is a product of poor schooling and patients on my part.2: yes I did say that I came from the versys and yes more power was deciding factor among a host of other reasons but the versys and the s10 pale in comparison to the v65 magna power wise that I had many years ago, by your logic I shouldn't be happy with that s10 because as you said with skill one wants for more power end of story, my point was there is no end of story as you say, I am happier on the s10 then I ever was on the magna but for different reasons, my apologies for coming off like an ass but when I see something thats not true and it comes at me with an : end of story : attached to it I cant not said something.

 

[chwhnd]

Well that's the good thing about "points" or "opinions" everyone has got one.

Might I ask what bikes you ride or have ridden? Someone with an expert opinion on other forum posters skill sets surely has tamed the various expert level bikes with some mileage to show for it, no? We need to see some credentials to back up all the fact slinging!

+1

 

[shrekonwheels]

Ok Rob, after this I'll try to put this to rest. ::002:: This is an S-10 forum after all and it's straying way off topic. The Super Tenere is the slowest of the big adventure bikes. Period. Besides not having abundant HP, it is the heaviest. Even the new V-Strom with a deficit of 162cc's and a little less HP, spots it so much in weight that it will accelerate harder. Yes, the S-10 is more than enough for some, but for the original poster, it's not. Is it wrong for someone to want more power than what the Big Blue Pig has to offer? Although he asked if others felt that way about theirs, he seemed more interested in what, if anything, could be done to give it more power. What he got for responses, more often than not were," this bike is more than enough for me so something must be wrong with yours", to him being overweight, to being a Troll, to advise on how to ride the bike, with a smattering of helpful advise or at least words of encouragement, from Big Blu, Markjenn, and Saddletramp, to name a few.
My point was, and I'm not wavering from it, is that as one's skill set increases one's need or desire for more power increases with it. This bike is the most powerful bike some on here have ever ridden because they are either new to riding or have come from smaller or less powerful bikes. Nothing wrong with that, and that this is the top rung of the ladder for them. The fact remains that there are some on here with more motorcycling experience and a higher skill set that had higher expectations for the S-10 because of the performance of previous motorcycles they have owned. I'm sure there are those out there that can be content riding for many years on a bike with mundane power and never want more but I would question their skill set. Not everybody pushes themselves to reach a higher level of riding ability and so their skill set is dormant.

On a personal level I'm sorry that you have lost your fascination with speed, kinda like losing your sex drive I guess. It's just when I hear comments about a CBR1000RR, like " there wasn't a vehicle on the road save for a few super cars that could match it for sheer power" that I realize how limited your motorcycling experience really is.

I guess I will have to tell my Racing friends both dirt and Track ( a couple pro) that they are riding the wrong wimpy bikes outside of the track.

The Tenere is no where near the fastest bike I have ridden, having rocked Liter bikes at the track, I have also learned this. The real fast guys take delight in riding slow bikes fast and making the wanna be's on fast bikes look slow, and they do it with ease. On the street those guys ride any normal bike that anyone else rides, it is after all the street and people who know what they are doing ride what fits them the best.
You honestly have not the slightest what you are talking about.

 

[shrekonwheels]

Also an FYI Most pro racers also cycle for fitness and fun, one has to think that in Scotts world this must drive these guys absolutely nuts
http://youtu.be/JMoo6V4z-Is

Scooters
http://youtu.be/lpH6NqFrtDI

Moto GP Racer Norick Abe was killed on a Scooter while riding in the streets of Japan, you know a guy who went from racing the best in the world on the worlds fastest motorbikes, to riding on a 500 CC scooter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norifumi_Abe

 

[Dirt_Dad]

The fact remains that there are some on here with more motorcycling experience and a higher skill set that had higher expectations for the S-10 because of the performance of previous motorcycles they have owned.

For such "experienced" motorcyclist, they sound like really poor motorcycle shoppers. The Tenere has been out for a number of years. Not hard with even a tiny amount of research to determine this is not on par with a fast bike.

 

[Donk]

How about we all focus on making Klenoth's bike go a bit better? He said overall he likes the bike but it doesn't have enough go for him. That is fixable or at least something that can be improved. What anyone else considers enough go is a matter of personal preference.

 

[AVGeek]

How about we all focus on making Klenoth's bike go a bit better? He said overall he likes the bike but it doesn't have enough go for him. That is fixable or at least something that can be improved. What anyone else considers enough go is a matter of personal preference.

I agree with Donk here guys...this topic has ranged far and wide from the OP's question, and has certainly strayed to some odd places.

So let's keep the facts in mind here:

OP is in Norway, where the ST costs the equivalent of $40K US (so I would expect the BMW, KTM and Ducati to all cost significantly more)
The riding season is short, so the roads tend to be in poorer condition
The topography means that long straight stretches of road suitable for passing are rare (think more like the Stelvio Pass and less like US Highway 50)

So given this, what would you do to improve the engine performance of your bike?

 

[corndog]

Stop by one of many bike dealers...and buy a sport bike.
Put some Anakee 3s on it.
Purchase some Super Tenere stickers...apply to bike.

ENJOY

Seriously folks. Its hard to make a hatchet out of a hammer. You end up with a tool that is not the sum of its parts.