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General Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: JoniJo on September 01, 2010, 07:37:17 PM

Title: New Bikes from Yamaha
Post by: JoniJo on September 01, 2010, 07:37:17 PM

Some new stuff to look at. Pretty pricey!!!!!!!

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/09/yamaha-announces-new-2011-star-stryker-an\
d-availability-in-u-s-market-of-super-tenere-and-fz8/

                                                                                Joni
Title: Re: New Bikes from Yamaha
Post by: Hank on September 01, 2010, 08:03:11 PM
Wow, super tenere and the new Triumph.  That's good news for the ADV market!

I wonder if the Triumph is US bound?
Title: Re: New Bikes from Yamaha
Post by: plumber mike on September 02, 2010, 08:24:27 AM
It looks like they changed the look of the tenere :-\

We shall see if all the folks who said they would buy one if Yammy brought it over really will.

I'll start saving now for a used one ;D
Title: Re: New Bikes from Yamaha
Post by: The Yeti on September 02, 2010, 01:07:51 PM
WOW! The Tenere is even heavier than a nine-fiddy!  575lbs vs. 440lbs.  I wouldn't want to wrestle that around off-road.  Plus, it just looks like a V-Strom to me.   :-\  And at almost $14K, a bit overpriced.
Title: Re: New Bikes from Yamaha
Post by: Dr Psyko on September 02, 2010, 05:47:22 PM
That's a huge weight difference! Plus, the KTM might be cooler....
Title: Re: New Bikes from Yamaha
Post by: Hank on September 03, 2010, 06:32:14 AM
I think it looks more offroad-ish than the strom, longer suspenders, more ground clearance, spoked wheels, but man that is FAT.

I check a thread on ADV and several of those guys put their $ down the first day possible.    I bet it sells OK.

I think the Triumph will be more interesting though.
Title: Re: New Bikes from Yamaha
Post by: plumber mike on September 04, 2010, 08:51:55 AM
A 950 is only 440 lbs. :o
Title: Re: New Bikes from Yamaha
Post by: The Yeti on September 07, 2010, 10:50:59 AM
Quote from: plumber mike on September 04, 2010, 08:51:55 AM
A 950 is only 440 lbs. :o

DRY weight.