I've previously owned only various Japanese street bikes, CBR VFR YZF, then to a 1st Gen Suzuki DL650, before buying my current 2013 S10, that came used w/ 25k miles.
The adventure motorcycling segment is such an exclusive market, and manufacturers have to compromise at every corner in terms of weight, power delivery, suspension, electronics, handling, and comfort.
I like that the S10 has a quiet humility with the stock pipe, but a smug smile knowing it can keep up with the demands of a rider who is willing to push it to its limits.
I've heard that Tenere sales aren't up to what Yamaha had hoped, but I oddly like that the motorcycle is less commonly seen on the streets and in the mountains than, say, BMWs.
This bike has been a huge upgrade from the previous DL650. I foresee a long future with the S10, as it satisfies just about everything I could possibly need in a motorcycle, and then a bit more. I could see how a rider coming from a BMW might find it lacking in some areas, as German engineering has a very different overall feel; but I can hardly imagine anyone coming from owning a different street bike to find any significant faults with the S10.
If I had to choose a different motorcycle right now, I would definitely consider another DL650, (2017+) not because it's superior to the S10, but because it also mostly satisfies what I prefer to have in a motorcycle. I'd miss the shaft drive, inverted forks, and highway overtaking ability.
Hope this helps! Thanks for taking time.
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