XT660R V Tenere

[Dave WigginMember]

I’ve been thinking of going back to a single for OBT rides in particular.

I’ve always like the look of the Tenere, but today had a quick ride on an XT660R and was quite impressed.

Apart from the obvious (bigger tank, screen etc) what are the major differences between the R and the Ten? They are $3500 cheaper too.

Or if it wasn’t a Tenere would a DR be a better bet than the XT?

Thanks

Wigster

[Dwayne OMember]

You are waving flag in front of some excitable Bulls the Wigster :laugh:
There is an XT660R project bike getting around that I am sure you will be notified about real soon :whistle:

Will you keep the Tiger as well mate ?
Would be sad to see that beast pushed aside ,,,,,

[Dave WigginMember]

EAGLE`02 wrote:

You are waving flag in front of some excitable Bulls the Wigster :laugh:
There is an XT660R project bike getting around that I am sure you will be notified about real soon :whistle:

Will you keep the Tiger as well mate ?
Would be sad to see that beast pushed aside ,,,,,

No Mate, the Tiger would have to go. Unless I sell a lot more glass this year I can’t really justify 2 x bikes.

It is a great bike and I’ve just had a great week away on her, but some of the trails I’ve been punting it along with OBT have seen me on the edge more times than I care for (not the bikes fault). I think a lighter single might be the go for my rider skills, and a lot cheaper when I bin it.

Now tell me more about a 690…..(have you done the fuel pump yet!)

Wigster

[Dwayne OMember]

Simple answer is ,,,

NO
Still running standard pump with close to 27,000k on the clock.
Haven`t even had the filter out of the tank, which I have thought of a few times the past year to be honest :whistle:

Tryhard (Joe) is also still running the standard pump, also no probs and even a few more ks than mine.

Good luck with whatever you decide mate, it is always a tough decision when there are so many good units available to choose from :woohoo:

[Damien BonoraMember]

Oh come on Wigster, there is no decsion!! We could be DR brothers
Just make sure you get a female donkey

Eags was right about the flag :laugh: :laugh:

[Dave WigginMember]

Ha Ha. At a pinch I might be able to keep the Trumpy and get a second hand DRZ. Decisions decisions

Trailraider wrote:

Oh come on Wigster, there is no decsion!! We could be DR brothers
Just make sure you get a female donkey

Eags was right about the flag :laugh: :laugh:

[usiMember]

Trailraider wrote:

Oh come on Wigster, there is no decsion!! We could be DR brothers
Just make sure you get a female donkey

Eags was right about the flag :laugh: :laugh:

Ive got a well abused DR you could have for 18k.. Ill even throw in some flogged out clutch plates and half a tank of stale E10 😆

That Dalby 700RR Do want

[Troy MattsonMember]

Gday mate, I have had an xt660r and i am now riding the tenere 660. The r is a great bike with a good 250+km fuel range and a different power curve to the tenere it is still a great bike. I am thinking of buying another one and running the barret high exhaust and a few other mods and using it as my weekend tourer. nice and comfy riding position and a good handling bike i think. Good luck with your desicions… My only reason for up grading to the tenere was the picture….i seen a pic of the new tenere in a trail zone mag and the local yamaha dealer told me they were on there way and that was that, i got me one of the first new age 660’s in 2009 and now have just under 40k on the clock with out a problem in the world. All the best.

[GregMember]

Wiggy I have both at my place both setup come and ride them back to back

Ring me mate

TB

[GregMember]

The R needs the foot pegs lowered and moved back. Even with that done I think it would still be to small for you

TB

[Damien BonoraMember]

So Wigster, any update on the new bike?? maybe in time for the first nav ride :whistle:

[Dave WigginMember]

Trailraider wrote:

So Wigster, any update on the new bike?? maybe in time for the first nav ride :whistle:

Well TB, I am thinking long and hard about it. There is a Ten up at Fredrickton (Nr Wauchope?) with only 2500 k’s on it. Looks pretty stock, for about 10 grand. Have I got time to get there, buy it and get it farkled for the Nav ride?

Probably not. I was really interested in that one down at Bateman’s Bay. Had everything done I wanted but just didn’t have the time before Christmas to get there due to moving my business and I think it’s gone now.

I should have jumped on Wolfie’s yellow one when I had the chance. Bloody kicking meself!

You have obviously seen this months Adventure Rider mag about the Ten. Now that’s what I want!

I thought the stock Ten was plenty poky enough, but putting a Barret single on and removing the cat seems the way to go. Easy job?

Wigster

[Damien BonoraMember]

Wigster wrote:

Trailraider wrote:

So Wigster, any update on the new bike?? maybe in time for the first nav ride :whistle:

Well TB, I am thinking long and hard about it. There is a Ten up at Fredrickton (Nr Wauchope?) with only 2500 k’s on it. Looks pretty stock, for about 10 grand. Have I got time to get there, buy it and get it farkled for the Nav ride?

Probably not. I was really interested in that one down at Bateman’s Bay. Had everything done I wanted but just didn’t have the time before Christmas to get there due to moving my business and I think it’s gone now.

I should have jumped on Wolfie’s yellow one when I had the chance. Bloody kicking meself!

You have obviously seen this months Adventure Rider mag about the Ten. Now that’s what I want!

I thought the stock Ten was plenty poky enough, but putting a Barret single on and removing the cat seems the way to go. Easy job?

Wigster

Check on the Batemans Bay one to see if it is still there mate, I am going down there on Friday and could have a look at it for you if it is still available.
I am taking the VW and could bring it back for you if it worked out.

[Dave WigginMember]

Trailraider wrote:

Wigster wrote:

Trailraider wrote:

So Wigster, any update on the new bike?? maybe in time for the first nav ride :whistle:

Well TB, I am thinking long and hard about it. There is a Ten up at Fredrickton (Nr Wauchope?) with only 2500 k’s on it. Looks pretty stock, for about 10 grand. Have I got time to get there, buy it and get it farkled for the Nav ride?

Probably not. I was really interested in that one down at Bateman’s Bay. Had everything done I wanted but just didn’t have the time before Christmas to get there due to moving my business and I think it’s gone now.

I should have jumped on Wolfie’s yellow one when I had the chance. Bloody kicking meself!

You have obviously seen this months Adventure Rider mag about the Ten. Now that’s what I want!

I thought the stock Ten was plenty poky enough, but putting a Barret single on and removing the cat seems the way to go. Easy job?

Wigster

Check on the Batemans Bay one to see if it is still there mate, I am going down there on Friday and could have a look at it for you if it is still available.
I am taking the VW and could bring it back for you if it worked out.

Thanks Trailraider, I’ll see if I have still got the blokes number at home tonight. It’s gone from the web I think but I’ll check.

Wigster

[GregMember]

Wigster wrote:

Trailraider wrote:

So Wigster, any update on the new bike?? maybe in time for the first nav ride :whistle:

Well TB, I am thinking long and hard about it. There is a Ten up at Fredrickton (Nr Wauchope?) with only 2500 k’s on it. Looks pretty stock, for about 10 grand. Have I got time to get there, buy it and get it farkled for the Nav ride?

Short answer, Yes but bring your credit card :laugh: Done them in shorter time then that time frame btw. Deejay’s DR build comes to mind :whistle:

Probably not. I was really interested in that one down at Bateman’s Bay. Had everything done I wanted but just didn’t have the time before Christmas to get there due to moving my business and I think it’s gone now.

Ask it maybe still there

I should have jumped on Wolfie’s yellow one when I had the chance. Bloody kicking meself!

Keeping kicking :laugh: :laugh:

You have obviously seen this months Adventure Rider mag about the Ten. Now that’s what I want!

They are just a basic build, suspension, pipe and bars really

I thought the stock Ten was plenty poky enough, but putting a Barret single on and removing the cat seems the way to go. Easy job?

Yeah pulling the stock pipe opff can be a pain if you dont know the tricks. Its all ok but anyone can do it
Wigster

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