You're selling your bike, you're moving on, what NEXT ?

[~TABASCO~]

Hello Group !

Not sure about you folks, but Ive noticed lots of Tenere motorcycles for sale in the last six months or so, across all platforms. For the the folks that have sold, looking to sell, thinking of selling, what might you be looking to move over too ? If you're moving on to a different brand, would you like to share why, or what might have prompted you? I think this would be interesting to hear from folks that have sold their Tenere, and have moved over to another type of bike. Because there new bike is not a Super Tenere, they probably don't feel 'welcome' to talk about there new bike on this platform.. I would like to hear from folks to maybe ask "why" they decided to move on? I have Tenere friends that are selling or have sold and have moved over to other brands for many reasons. Would anyone like to share their experience post Super Tenere ?

For instance, I have a friend that road a ST for 100K miles. Moved over to a Honda cross touring V-4 bike that they have. Then moved over to a V-Strom 1000. I guess those didnt really do "it" for him, so he has just moved over to a GS. So far he thinks this GS is the best of the four. Has recently mentioned, he likes the power, ride quality, ride modes, body position, Etc..... Its "to each there own".. I think it's great he has found a bike he really likes. I always find it interesting on what people move on to. My friend is a Touring highway type of guy. Very little gravel, no off road.

Anyone sell their Super Tenere and move onto another bike, would like to share ?

 

[MileageMonster]

My XT1200 (2018) is NOT for sale. At ANY PRICE!
I rode many bikes over the last 40 years.
There is no bike like this.
So that’s that. (For me.)

 

[Sierra1]

Although I will N-E-V-E-R have another Beemer. They start out great. I thought I had found my forever bike. I was wrong . . . . it's the Tenere. And like 'Monster, y'all can't have mine. I think he was the other person with the perfect as is Tenere.

 

[Banditryder]

I've not had my 2019 ST ES for a year yet. It was a great ride for my trip to Gander, Newfoundland. I like everything about it except the electronic suspension's tendency to stand too tall on the side stand. That's fixable with a new rear spring I'm told (this winter?). I'd then flash it, add 80/20 tires, and it'd be spot on for my planned trip to AK next year. Would I trade it for one of the Triumphs? Maybe.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . I like everything about it except the electronic suspension's tendency to stand too tall on the side stand. That's fixable with a new rear spring I'm told . . . .

You can reduce the angle by reducing your preload. I guestimate that each helmet = 200lbs, and the luggage is 50lbs. I'm 300lbs, and use one helmet and the luggage. Then fine tune your dampening and rebound to suite your taste.

 

[Banditryder]

Thank you! I'll try it this weekend.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

 

[TNWalker]

After having owned 2 Tenere's, my decision to move on from them started from wanting a lighter bike. At first I kept the Tenere around for a while after acquiring a V85tt. The V85 became my preferred ride and I found myself riding the Tenere less and less. On a whim I decided to test a 790 KTM adventure and became intoxicated with the power and and lightness of the KTMs. That led to me trading the Tenere off for an 890 KTM. About a year later I ended up trading the V85 for a Triumph Tiger 900 RP after taking a test ride on one. It's even lighter than the V85. Earlier this year I took a test ride on a 2022 KTM 1290 SAS and fell in love with the power and handling of that machine so away went the 890. Now I have the Tiger 900 RP and the 1290 KTM. I like them both better than either Tenere I had because of Lighter weight, better suspension, better brakes, way better power, and for me better ergonomics. I like all the new doo dads and features that both bikes have that the Yamahas didn't. I thoroughly enjoyed my Teneres and would consider another in the future should Yamaha evder decide to come up with a more up to date version of one. Never say never. I am really satisfied with my garage now as it stands though and struggle daily as to which one I should ride on any given day. The Tiger and the KTM are both wonderful machines.

Steve

 

[Dons 1911]

Well, I didn't sell mine, but it's gone. I had planned on owning it for three years max, then getting a Triumph. Reason for this is two-fold: I'm not getting any younger and the Triumph would round out the 1200cc shaft drive ADV bikes for me. All the details are here...

My new bike...

Well, my Super Tenere was totaled 13 months ago when a pick up hit me. I was almost totaled too, but I'm mostly all healed up now, hallelujah sweet Jesus! Anyway, since I've had an R1200GS, a Moto Guzzi Stelvio, and an S10, it only made sense to round out the 1200cc shaft drive ADV bikes...

yamahasupertenere.com

I do feel that I got ripped off a bit, as the time with the Yamaha was cut short by some knucklehead in a pick up. I will say the suspension was lacking for the type of riding that I do, but so were the previous 2 bikes. I spent some good money on the Yamaha suspension and it was a heck of a bike after that! I still would have moved on to the Triumph in a couple years, but I don't think I'll ever hesitate to spend money on a suspension upgrade again! I guess you could say I've never been very Brand loyal...

 

[SuckSqueezeBangBlow]

My Tenere was not my first choice but it made sense at the time. I had my 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour which I loved but we were planning on an off road trip through Colorado with RawHyde so I needed a more suitable choice. Since I wanted shaft drive it was either the BMW, Triumph or the Tenere. Long story short but I was literally grabbing my cheque book to go buy a GS1250 from BMW Canada and my phone rings, it was them calling to say they sold the bike to a dealer for more money. Total Douche Bag move on their part. BMW is now out, ok on to Triumph. My riding partner had one, in fact the exact one I wanted so it was odd, however I found a similar one but different colour but the dealer would not budge on the price and they ended up having it for over a year. I talked to the dealer where my buddy got his Triumph and they had a leftover Tenere for a great price. Since I planned on keeping the Victory I thought it was a great idea of spending less and being able to keep two bikes so drove down and bought it. Took a while to get it set up for me but was satisfied for the most part with a few things I hated (no self cancelling turn signals, side stand, harsh ride). I ended up tearing up my left knee walking the dog and slipping on ice so it was either have the Victory sit there for a year and a half while it healed (it was too hard with the weight to support it, because of the different riding position the ADV style bike was fine) and continue to pay an outrageous amount for insurance or sell it. After selling it I decided I didn't want to compromise anymore so bought the bike I wanted, the 2023 Triumph Tiger.
The Tenere was fine, it did everything I asked of it, started every time and never complained. So far this Tiger is just a whole different level as far as the comfort and ride, has a GPS built in (through your phone but shows turn by turn on the screen) and can control music right on the screen, super comfortable suspension and the blindspot rader. The stock seat is awesome although the stock windscreen is too short for me and that blind spot detection is more of a gimick in my mind. Love the quick shifter as well as the sound of that triple engine.
I do have to say that I really like this forum, great group of people.

 

[regder]

Realistically, my next bike is going to be a lightly used R1200/1250GS. If I can convince myself that KTM's are reliable enough now, maybe a 1290 Super Adventure, but that's unlikely.

The big GS was what I wanted when I bought the S10, but couldn't bring myself to fork out the cash when an equivalent year/mileage S10 was almost half the price. I like the S10, it's a fantastic bike that will likely never break down and does everything well enough, but is a tad boring. The big GS does everything better, while still being reliable (ish, it is a BMW...), and is more fun to ride.

When that's going to happen, who the hell knows, my Tenere runs just fine, and there is a massive $$$ delta to move up to the Beemer. A lot of other financial stuff needs attention first.

 

[yoyo]

I bought a 1200GSA a couple of weeks ago, I hadn't intended on but when a mate offered me one for the part ex price I gave it a go knowing I could sell it and not lose any money if it wasn't for me.

I like it, I wasn't sure at first and I know there's a risk it'll break down and main dealer servicing is stupidly expensive but I had to scratch the itch.

I still have the S10 in the garage, I put it up for sale to calm the wife down but no one bought it (it happens when you price things a bit high) she's now talking about keeping both and using one for bike training and the other for pleasure to keep the mileage down

There is such a difference between the bikes, they are the same weight but the GSA feels lighter and I'm a techy guy and love the electronics (while they work) but I have to say the suspension on the S10 is much better and handling bumps and ripples in the road, its fine when cornering etc but you can feel expansion joints and surface changes through the pegs where the S10 glides over them.

There is definitely more power and it makes a huge difference, I didn't think I needed more, real world riding the S10 is ample but then you add a bit more power and its not excessive on the road, I now understand why people ride KTM 1290's, I think the GSA power is now enough but I'm sure KTM would properly stir the soul!

The gearing is very different and the engine revs far more freely and doesn't sound as stressed as the S10, the downside is it encourages spirited riding, fuel consumption isn't as good, when training I often see 60+ mpg but the GSA is in the low 50's which I can live with, that's UK mpg not us!

Overall the GSA is the better bike until you look at costs and reliability then the S10 beats everything hands down, but when it comes to ride ability I'm loving the GSA.

Here's a pic of my old bike next to the new one from a trip earlier in the year.

Sent from my ELE-L29 using Tapatalk

 

[fac191]

The big difference now if your looking to change is that the choice seems to really come down to KTM or BMW. For me the S10 was a no brainer choice. I dont get that sense when looking now. I really like the KTM's i think they nail it with their models nearly every time. They make design changes like the fuel tanks which are great so its not all about electronics. BMW' s last great bike was the 1150 GS. After that they are more like expensive toys to me and in the back of your mind you never know if its going to go bang.Keyless ignition though would put me off. Thats the most stupid thing ever put on a bike, i doubt that appeals to anybody. Me changing will be based on health reasons and simply getting older. If they stand the test of time reliability wise there will be alot of great used bikes around though so good news for people not buying new.

 

[regder]

Keyless ignition though would put me off. Thats the most stupid thing ever put on a bike, i doubt that appeals to anybody.

I would love to have keyless ignition on a bike. Have had it on my cars for years and couldn't imagine going back to a regular key.

 

[patrickg450]

Good post Jax…….

So mine is not for sale and I am not moving to another bike. But……

You mentioned the BMW option, for those that know me I am not a BMW fan. However, I have had two recent BMWs that I would care to share with the group. Back in February of this year I did a trip down to Argentina where we rented bikes and had a guided tour for 14 days approximately 2000 miles. The bike of choice was a GS 1200. The bike itself was very comfortable and Edgars control heated grips in a comfortable seat. Overall I would say that with my height challenges the GS1200 is a good fit. I’m not criticizing my Super Tenere but it took a few mods for me to get it setup for a short guy. There were/are a number of aspects about BMW but I do not like thus making it not the bike of choice for me.

And secondly I just returned from Greece where I did another guided motorcycle tour with my wife as a passenger. This time it was an RT 1200 BMW. The RT1200 has the lowest seat height and all my friends are tall so I always get first pick of the rentals I guess in this case being short does have its advantages.

The RT wasn’t extremely comfortable bike and handled quite nicely with the exception of low speed maneuvering in parking lots, gas stations and the cobblestone narrow ass roads that Greece has to offer. I do think that it does not have the low center of gravity and balances as nicely as the Tenere does. But the heated seats and overall comfortable was a huge plus for a two up situation.

All in all I think BMW has a good bike but it is not for me……..

 

[tntmo]

I sold my Tenere last month after owning it for five years. It had 53,000 miles on it when I sold it and after the valve adjustment/spark plug and air filter change it ran better than when I got it. Have to say, I was sad seeing the new owner ride it away.

The Super Tenere was my second large ADV bike after the Tiger 955. Both bikes had things that I loved and things that I didn't, but the Tenere was definitely a more trustworthy steed even though I eventually got the Tiger to over 100k miles. Like many people who purchase an ADV bike I had dreams of doing long trips and exploring off road. Since I live in the southwestern US there is a lot of access to off road. And since I retired from the military, I had time for long trips. I lived off the bike for almost three months riding to Alaska, the east coast and back to CA. Trip of a lifetime!

The bike does ok off pavement, but my dirt bike experience doesn't help a lot with a bulbous 600 pound machine. I don't care what anyone says, it's too heavy to enjoy in real off road situations. That's not to say that it can't do them, just that the fun level drops and the "Oh crap I'm going to snap a femur" level rises. All that said, the challenge can be the excitement for some people. I have enough excitement seeing if my wife is going to be normal or a psycho every day.

I decided to get a lighter adventure bike closer to my roots....knowing that the trip to get to the dirt will be more compromised but the fun exploring off road will be less compromised. I have street bikes to take long road adventures with as well, since that's a lot of what the Tenere did for me. I almost considered keeping it just for street riding/touring but I have too many bikes right now (is that really a thing??)

Anyway, I got a KTM 690 Enduro. Will I ever do an Iron Butt ride on it like I did a few times on the S10? Not likely! Will I ever pick up three cases of beer on it like I did on the S10? Not likely! The ride to and from the dirt will be less comfortable, but riding in the rocks, ruts, mud and sand are going to be way less stress inducing. So far I love the bike but it's still a new love affair. These things need time to blossom, bloom and maybe die. That's what I like about motorcycles, though. If I don't like it I can sell it and get something else. The Tenere is not off the table for a sequel, and I won't forget what it has brought to my life.

 

[fac191]

I sold my Tenere last month after owning it for five years. It had 53,000 miles on it when I sold it and after the valve adjustment/spark plug and air filter change it ran better than when I got it. Have to say, I was sad seeing the new owner ride it away.

The Super Tenere was my second large ADV bike after the Tiger 955. Both bikes had things that I loved and things that I didn't, but the Tenere was definitely a more trustworthy steed even though I eventually got the Tiger to over 100k miles. Like many people who purchase an ADV bike I had dreams of doing long trips and exploring off road. Since I live in the southwestern US there is a lot of access to off road. And since I retired from the military, I had time for long trips. I lived off the bike for almost three months riding to Alaska, the east coast and back to CA. Trip of a lifetime!

The bike does ok off pavement, but my dirt bike experience doesn't help a lot with a bulbous 600 pound machine. I don't care what anyone says, it's too heavy to enjoy in real off road situations. That's not to say that it can't do them, just that the fun level drops and the "Oh crap I'm going to snap a femur" level rises. All that said, the challenge can be the excitement for some people. I have enough excitement seeing if my wife is going to be normal or a psycho every day.

I decided to get a lighter adventure bike closer to my roots....knowing that the trip to get to the dirt will be more compromised but the fun exploring off road will be less compromised. I have street bikes to take long road adventures with as well, since that's a lot of what the Tenere did for me. I almost considered keeping it just for street riding/touring but I have too many bikes right now (is that really a thing??)

Anyway, I got a KTM 690 Enduro. Will I ever do an Iron Butt ride on it like I did a few times on the S10? Not likely! Will I ever pick up three cases of beer on it like I did on the S10? Not likely! The ride to and from the dirt will be less comfortable, but riding in the rocks, ruts, mud and sand are going to be way less stress inducing. So far I love the bike but it's still a new love affair. These things need time to blossom, bloom and maybe die. That's what I like about motorcycles, though. If I don't like it I can sell it and get something else. The Tenere is not off the table for a sequel, and I won't forget what it has brought to my life.

That is a very well sorted bike. Nice.

 

[fac191]

I would love to have keyless ignition on a bike. Have had it on my cars for years and couldn't imagine going back to a regular key.

I use keyless cars and yes its very easy especially being able to open and close the doors. But i need to chain my bike up and use disc locks ect so i use keys for them. The thought of not being able to put gas in because it not working though or because its cold and it plays up is not appealing. Also its not that hard to get something to work around it so enableing people to steal it. But i do think in time it will be the norm. Considering the amazing places people on here ride aswell would they like to take a bike with so many many computer chips in them to Alaska ?. I would like to see how they perform in places like that to really be able to judge them.

 

[HeliMark]

I sold my Tenere several years ago after having it for 7 years, and about 76K miles. Great bike, but since I was always solo, on crappy roads, and getting older, a lighter bike made more sense for me. Picked up a Triumph 900 Rally Pro, and with the low end grunt it has, with that triple singing on the high end, it is a fun bike on and off road. So far, in 36K miles, the Tiger has been reliable, only normal maintenance.

If I go back to long cross country rides, or two up, I would be looking at the Tenere again. Hopefully they update it, or there are several others in that size that are just as interesting.

 

[Wallkeeper]

I use keyless cars and yes its very easy especially being able to open and close the doors. But i need to chain my bike up and use disc locks ect so i use keys for them. The thought of not being able to put gas in because it not working though or because its cold and it plays up is not appealing. Also its not that hard to get something to work around it so enableing people to steal it. But i do think in time it will be the norm. Considering the amazing places people on here ride aswell would they like to take a bike with so many many computer chips in them to Alaska ?. I would like to see how they perform in places like that to really be able to judge them.

Last year I was over nighting at a motel in South Dakota. A violent Thunderstorm came thru in the wee hours. It was entertaining watching all the Harley and Indian guys running to move their beasts under the entryway awning. A guy with a BMW GS was getting ready to do the same when he realized I wasn't going to move mine. So he left his out in the pounding wind and rain. The next morning he could not get any electrics up. I wondered then and wonder now, if it was his keyless ignition

 

[Sierra1]

I don't get the infatuation with keyless ignition. You still need something to start your car/bike. Without a key or fob, nothing is starting. The only difference is where you stick it. Key in the ignition, or fob in your pocket. Neither are perfect. Both can be defeated. But since I'm a "manual" kinda guy, I prefer the key; bike or car.