The new Tenere 660

[TrentMember]

[Jason GreenMember]

Yeah that looks more like a real big dirt weapon the big yammi just looks too heavy but when I saw one at the bike show in 2008 I thought wow

[dennis da menaceMember]

Austblue wrote:

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Mmmmm, Droooool…. :laugh:

[Bruce CurtisMember]

That’s a queensland bike AB, is it Cracka’s?

looks like it.

I agree the pipes always look like they forgot them in the design.
I didn’t realise the Ten Ear was that porky!! Oh and afaik they’ve been Ten Ears for 20 years not how ’bout a “tenner Ray”?

BC

[GregMember]

Thanks again everyone for this debate and help, Scott and AB very much appreicated

Again the pillion seating is a major problem with the 690 as well as the cost of bits and pieces but I will be test riding one shortly just to confirm

Thanks

TB

[TrentMember]

Nah those pics were posted by mortaygo along with the following text:

* Safari tank
* Barrett Muffler – Akro mapping
* Uniflow foam airfilter
* Scotts Dampener and risers
* Side stand eliminator
* Pivot Pegs
* Renenzo racing seat
* Cyclops Halogen light
* KTM 690 screen
* fuel pump Profil filter and filler cap filters (call me paronoid)
* billet alloy fuel filler neck
* KTM panner frames
* B&B rear rack
* B&B case saver/sprocket cover
* TT folding brake pedal tip
* TT rear disc protector
* I also have the power setting permanently on highest power
* B&B alloy bash plate
* Heavier fork and shock springs, racetech gold valves, low friction fork seals, softer base valves in forks (same as My KTM950 for a plush inital action)

Issues to date –

* exploded rear chain guard (trimmed it down and left it on)
* cracked brake/tail light – got a new one under warrenty
* fan switch rubbed through radiator – got a new one under warrenty
* high pressure fuel line quick release came off and stranded me (now has a clear hose sheath zipped tied on (to protect it from rubbing through on the frame)

So really on the big scheme of things nothing much gone wrong for a bike I ride fairly hard and ticks lots of boxes for me.

I have only done 5500ks so far.

from this thread

[TrentMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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Thanks again everyone for this debate and help, Scott and AB very much appreicated

Again the pillion seating is a major problem with the 690 as well as the cost of bits and pieces but I will be test riding one shortly just to confirm

Thanks

TB

NPs Unfortunately the reason I can’t justify any of these bikes is because my pillion in life won’t be a pillion in Australia which is why the 690 would suit me – can see why it doesn’t suit you though!

Its crazy but whenever we go o/s we typically hire a step through which comes with a crappy misfitting brain bucket and the boss is happy to spend the day with me exploring wearing shorts and a shirt and I’m talking about riding through vietnam, thailand and amalfi coastline where the traffic is dangerous! Get her home and she won’t entertain the thought of riding with me!
Before you all say just get out on your own, I’d be allowed to buy an ADV and go but it would eat into my time in which I prefer to ride the TM. What I really want is a hobby we can share

Almost got her talked into SCUBA – that’ll be fine by me

Back on topic – I’m the type that doesn’t like to compromise on things unless I absolutely have to so I’d probably beg and/or borrow to get the F800 or just steal Mal’s

Is the F650 on the list also or is MY2007 too old? Nice looking bikes I reckon.

[Scott SouthwellMember]

Austblue wrote:

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Now that is sweet. I can also see a big dualsport bike in my future but I would also need pillion cumfort.

The big tank isn’t a thing of beauty but it looks ok. Thing about the 690 is its still a very capable offroad bike, In standard form I could do most things on it that I do now on the DRZ then add a few extras and head off on bigger adventures. Lets face it, in standard form it’s very close to the same weight as the DRZ.

Mayba add one of these to the setup above. Corbin seats have a very good reputation for comfort.

[drewMember]

just a pity the 690 enduro R dose not share the Duke R engine. 690cc instead of 654cc.

[TrentMember]

From what I’ve read it has more than enough guts and it’s more dirt orientated so I think it’d be at the level where it’s becoming too much power.

[Bruce CurtisMember]

If you were looking at the F650, I’d seriously consider the V-strom, two of the blokes here at work are pretty serious about their adventures and own mildly modded Stroms. One of them is an ex competitive trials rider and he loves it to pieces, they just don’t look as hard-core as the KTM or Tenears, but i’m assurred by both of them that they are very competent bikes, with good aftermarket bits around.

BC

[drewMember]

Austblue wrote:

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From what I’ve read it has more than enough guts and it’s more dirt orientated so I think it’d be at the level where it’s becoming too much power.

Wash your mouth out! AB :angry:
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

you can never have too much power ( well almost), you just don’t have to use it all, all of the time.

but your requirement/need for power is not quite as much as mine AB :blush:

i was thinking of more power to weight ratio rather than just out and out HP.

[Jason GreenMember]

Mr Blue wrote:

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If you were looking at the F650, I’d seriously consider the V-strom, two of the blokes here at work are pretty serious about their adventures and own mildly modded Stroms. One of them is an ex competitive trials rider and he loves it to pieces, they just don’t look as hard-core as the KTM or Tenears, but i’m assurred by both of them that they are very competent bikes, with good aftermarket bits around.

BC

Yeah my mate at work he is a big suzi fan he tried to talk me into getting a v-strom I would say that being a vtwin in design it must be quite torquey?

[TrentMember]

This seems like a good buy TB you’d just have to have it shipped over.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12398284&postcount=196

Bumblebee F800GS with 13500kms for $15,500ono in Perth.

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Excellent condition, Yellow/black, no ABS, Ralle Moto steering damper, Barkbuster hand guards, SW Motech pannier racks + engine guards + bash plate, headlight guard, Bridgestone tyres fitted + set of 50% worn TKC80’s.

13,500 km, October 2010 rego

$15,500 ono

[GregMember]

Cheers Trent I dont want a Bemmer though, they are a great bike but there are a few personal reasons I dont want one They are a nice bike though I look at Mal5.1’s a lot very nice but not for me

TB

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