2008 Tenere - Page 5

UngaWunga · 09-10-2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Svendura

I can hardly believe, that Yamaha won't bring the Tenere in the United States.
You live in the country of adventure, offroad and the Marlboro Man.
Over here in Germany we are not allowed to go offroad anywhere!

HA! America is the land of lawsuits and fat people driving SUVs that never leave pavement.

ANyone have a contact email for Yamaha USA? We should flood them with requests to bring this bike to the states.

Icewalker · 09-10-2007, 01:51 PM

Maybe we could get a mole on the inside

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/corporat...28/career.aspx

dakarboy · 09-10-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notarex

Thank you Svenja for talking some sense around here. I'm sure there are plenty of satisfied KTM owners out there, but impressive spec sheets and good looks don't mean everything. The irrational part of me has wanted a KTM for years now, but I won't do it because I don't want to be rebuilding top ends every winter or waiting for parts or replacing water pumps monthly.
A good looking, dependable and reliable japanese alternative to the euro thumpers (640 adv./F650) has been a long time coming. I just hope we see it in the states, for less than $8K

less then 8k?

notarex · 09-10-2007, 02:42 PM

It's nice to dream, right? They would have to sell for less than $8K, or they won't sell- Can they produce them and still turn a profit for that price...???? Only Yamaha knows. We don't have to worry, we'll probably never see it

toolfan · 09-10-2007, 03:17 PM

No way that'll be over $8k. More like less than $7k. Compare to the V-stroms, the KLRs and the DRs.

And that is a nice looking bike. I'd be looking real hard at owning one if they bring them stateside.

Evenflo76 · 09-10-2007, 04:28 PM

I think it's Sweet! This is what we want. Yamaha is listening. Too bad they won't bring it Stateside. I'm surely jealous

DannyZRC · 09-10-2007, 04:52 PM

it's beautiful, I really dig the look of it.

but at 403lbs dry, it's not enough of a weight loss compared to my GS for me to have both, even if they did come to the states. and you'll have to pry my GS from my cold dead fingers, so...

maybe if I'd bought an RT, then this could work :-D.

Venteuri · 09-10-2007, 05:23 PM

Nice coincidence. Got my first bike a 660 Tenere on 1997 and sold it when i got married on 2000.

Now im looking for a new bike (this is my 3rd post in the forum) and found this beautifull bike.

Anyhow - I'm in love with the BMW G650 X Challenge. Hope not to be diaspointed.

I think this new Yam its too heavy - it can be good for travel.

bjorn240 · 09-10-2007, 05:55 PM

Boy, they've got to bring it here. Just the white and red one would be fine. Perfect touring bike - just the replacement for the 640A I sold.

twinrider · 09-10-2007, 05:55 PM

Nice to see one of the Japanese makers finally trying to regain some lost ground in the adventure bike market.

As reported by MCN:

Yamaha’s iconic660 Tenere Paris-Daker replica motorcycle is making a return for 2008 with an all-new design.

The 2008 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere uses the 660cc liquid-cooled single from the Yamaha XT660X in a brand new steel cradle frame, which is equipped with long-travel right-way up front forks and a sculpted aluminium rear swingarm and monoshock. Twin 298mm discs and Brembo brakes stop the motorcycle, and on/off road tyres hint that the motorcycle isn’t just off-road style – it should be capable of handling trail riding and anything an around the world trip will throw at it.

The motorcycle is equipped with a huge 22-litre fuel tank, which is placed under the seat to make the riding position more comfortable with less between the rider’s legs. The tall fairing, large dual seat, luggage rack and spacious riding position are all there to attract commuters and around the world adventurers alike.

A full range of accessories will also be available – luggage, bash plates and practical parts such as centre stands are all aimed at long-distance and on/off road use.

The motorcycle will initially available in white with red Yamaha ‘speed blocks’, khaki or black/grey. Prices are yet to be announced.

Motorace · 09-10-2007, 06:00 PM

NICE!!!

Poke it w/ a stick · 09-10-2007, 06:04 PM

Jesus H., some people love to bitch.

I think its the coolest looking thing in years. I want one. I need one desparately.

What's a KLR weigh anyway?

Kainic · 09-10-2007, 06:07 PM

I like it

To bad we will never see it in the US.

DRxDR · 09-10-2007, 06:14 PM

Really cool. Looks as if they actually designed it to survive minor crashes without much damage, unlike the new KLR. Hope Yamaha eventually brings it to the USA.

wayne

Maniac28 · 09-10-2007, 06:16 PM

This could be a killer bike. I'm excited.

09-10-2007, 01:51 PM	#62
Icewalker Conundrum Joined: Apr 2006 Location: New Hampshires Militant Hippy Oddometer: 35,138	Maybe we could get a mole on the inside http://www.yamaha-motor.com/corporat...28/career.aspx __________________ Another World Is Possible http://www.sharedearth.com/ http://dirtywars.org/jeremy-scahill

09-10-2007, 04:28 PM	#66
Evenflo76 Cheap and Easy Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Suncoast, FL Oddometer: 529	I think it's Sweet! This is what we want. Yamaha is listening. Too bad they won't bring it Stateside. I'm surely jealous __________________ The Place to find the Center is at the Edge

09-10-2007, 05:55 PM	#69
bjorn240 Good with a map! Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Westchester County, NY Oddometer: 274	Boy, they've got to bring it here. Just the white and red one would be fine. Perfect touring bike - just the replacement for the 640A I sold. __________________ "What do you guys think is the best kind of car? To me, you can’t beat motorcycles. They’re small, and dangerous." - Creed Bratton

09-10-2007, 05:55 PM	#70
twinrider pass the catnip Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Earth Oddometer: 7,543	New Yamaha 660 Tenere Nice to see one of the Japanese makers finally trying to regain some lost ground in the adventure bike market. As reported by MCN: Yamaha’s iconic660 Tenere Paris-Daker replica motorcycle is making a return for 2008 with an all-new design. The 2008 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere uses the 660cc liquid-cooled single from the Yamaha XT660X in a brand new steel cradle frame, which is equipped with long-travel right-way up front forks and a sculpted aluminium rear swingarm and monoshock. Twin 298mm discs and Brembo brakes stop the motorcycle, and on/off road tyres hint that the motorcycle isn’t just off-road style – it should be capable of handling trail riding and anything an around the world trip will throw at it. The motorcycle is equipped with a huge 22-litre fuel tank, which is placed under the seat to make the riding position more comfortable with less between the rider’s legs. The tall fairing, large dual seat, luggage rack and spacious riding position are all there to attract commuters and around the world adventurers alike. A full range of accessories will also be available – luggage, bash plates and practical parts such as centre stands are all aimed at long-distance and on/off road use. The motorcycle will initially available in white with red Yamaha ‘speed blocks’, khaki or black/grey. Prices are yet to be announced.

09-10-2007, 06:00 PM	#71
Motorace Michelin Man Joined: May 2005 Location: Springfield, Mass Oddometer: 463	NICE!!! __________________ Dave P MSF AMA 1977 BMW R100/7 with Sputnik sidecar Check out my eBay store!

09-10-2007, 02:42 PM	#64
notarex Can U taste the waste? Joined: Sep 2006 Location: CT Oddometer: 1,213	It's nice to dream, right? They would have to sell for less than $8K, or they won't sell- Can they produce them and still turn a profit for that price...???? Only Yamaha knows. We don't have to worry, we'll probably never see it

09-10-2007, 03:17 PM	#65
toolfan Broken Hearted Joined: Jun 2006 Location: NoPo (pdx) Oddometer: 9,543	No way that'll be over $8k. More like less than $7k. Compare to the V-stroms, the KLRs and the DRs. And that is a nice looking bike. I'd be looking real hard at owning one if they bring them stateside.

09-10-2007, 04:52 PM	#67
DannyZRC Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Merced, CA Oddometer: 814	it's beautiful, I really dig the look of it. but at 403lbs dry, it's not enough of a weight loss compared to my GS for me to have both, even if they did come to the states. and you'll have to pry my GS from my cold dead fingers, so... maybe if I'd bought an RT, then this could work :-D.

09-10-2007, 05:23 PM	#68
Venteuri I don't give a shit Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Oddometer: 12,492	Nice coincidence. Got my first bike a 660 Tenere on 1997 and sold it when i got married on 2000. Now im looking for a new bike (this is my 3rd post in the forum) and found this beautifull bike. Anyhow - I'm in love with the BMW G650 X Challenge. Hope not to be diaspointed. I think this new Yam its too heavy - it can be good for travel.

09-10-2007, 06:04 PM	#72
Poke it w/ a stick Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: the Old Pueblo, AZ Oddometer: 210	Jesus H., some people love to bitch. I think its the coolest looking thing in years. I want one. I need one desparately. What's a KLR weigh anyway? __________________ You might be on 'B' Squad, but you're the 'B' Squad leader.

09-10-2007, 06:07 PM	#73
Kainic Almost there Joined: Oct 2005 Location: S. CT Oddometer: 304	I like it To bad we will never see it in the US. Kainic screwed with this post 09-10-2007 at 06:51 PM

09-10-2007, 06:14 PM	#74
DRxDR Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: California Oddometer: 216	Really cool. Looks as if they actually designed it to survive minor crashes without much damage, unlike the new KLR. Hope Yamaha eventually brings it to the USA. wayne

09-10-2007, 06:16 PM	#75
Maniac28 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: California Oddometer: 388	This could be a killer bike. I'm excited. __________________ Ian S. '10 990 adventure R -- 07 525EXC Moderator @ www.klr650.net www.pbase.com/ischoenleber http://2greaterthan4.wordpress.com

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