KTM 790 Adventure v Yamaha 700 Tenere

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KTM 790 Adventure v Yamaha 700 Tenere

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Re: KTM 790 Adventure v Yamaha 700 Tenere

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This video made this type of bike appealing.. and how gorgeous is Wales!
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Re: KTM 790 Adventure v Yamaha 700 Tenere

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I'm about half way though. He doesn't seem too keen on the KTM when he's off road, does he?
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Re: KTM 790 Adventure v Yamaha 700 Tenere

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He doesn't seem keen on the KTM at all but then the verdict changes... it's a little odd.

He didn't seem too keen with the KTM on road either at the beginning
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Re: KTM 790 Adventure v Yamaha 700 Tenere

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Worth watching to the end. It seems the Adventure R is the much better option.

If it were my money and i intended using the bike off road, then i would go with the Yamaha.
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The Yamaha looks right offroad.. much more ground clearance. I think I'd want to upgrade the suspension though as if it's like other cheap bikes it'll be the suspension that cops it
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Re: KTM 790 Adventure v Yamaha 700 Tenere

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I wonder if the Versys will go more adventure style when it gets it's upgrade next year?
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Re: KTM 790 Adventure v Yamaha 700 Tenere

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It's certainly a current trend isn't it. I imagine they'll keep the versys as it's very popular but they may make an alternative version of the same thing. Offroad wheels (19" front / 17" rear?) and a stiffer shock spring plus fairing changes I imagine
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