K-Tech Yamaha XTZ700 Tenere Suspension Test

K-Tech Yamaha XTZ700 Tenere Suspension Test - Off road / Road

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3 жыл бұрын

A film in a surprisingly dry Wales testing the Ktech Yamaha Tenere XTZ700 project bike suspension against a stock suspension bike on road with Adam ‘Chad’ Child ex MCN and TT rider, and off Road with Mick Extance, a veteran of the world’s toughest endurance race ‘The Dakar Rally’

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@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

For reference here are the technical specifications for the kit and a price list - mailchi.mp/27212282b852/new-suspension-upgrades-for-the-yamaha-xt700-tenere-6461960

@Frontireadventures 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased one..took it to the Cabot trail in Cape Breton Nova Scotia and did 1200 plus kms on twisty roads and highway. Performed magnificently. Then next day in the woods. Love the feel. Great video..thanks.

@lupuszzz Жыл бұрын

What a comparision! Two people with different skills talk about bikes with different tires about confidence on the bike. No side to side comparison to see the suspension differences. Anyhow, Mick seems to be a great rider and a very nice person.

@mal-wx6tu 3 жыл бұрын

There seems this ongoing obsession, with using music to drown out, what the average person would like to hear the difference in the bikes off-road especially, just tone down the music to background levels and let the bikes do the talking!!

@TheRobfiorenzi 3 жыл бұрын

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@orionfranklin2636 2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

@gwolt 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this review, Mick seems such an amazing person, that passion.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning H3lls_Ang3L81...glad you enjoyed it, and yes Mick is pretty enthusiastic :)

@windinthewillows6248 3 жыл бұрын

“It gives more confidence off road”, might it be, because its got better tyres! Surely a better comparison, would of been to have both bikes with the same tyre!

@yoorukhunt947 3 жыл бұрын

Those Bridgestones are awesome.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Paul, agree, however we have fitted our kit to a Tenere with the standard OE fitment tyres and there still was a substantial improvement both off and on road. If you require any technical specifications or cost for this kit then please contact enquires@ktechsuspension.com

@Steve-motorcycles 3 жыл бұрын

Just about to write exactly the same thing.. they both should of had the same tyres. The stock tyres are not great off road

@aarongood220 3 жыл бұрын

Mick Extance is one of the thunderbird characters. By the way take note, see when Mick said "I just wanted to make it a little softer" that means the setup is too hard on small chop where every average Joe wants a nice plush ride.

@steves5382 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Channel, On the T7 , if you lowered the rear shock by 20mm and kept the front stock , what scenarios might happen? cheers.

@adventureriders4515 3 жыл бұрын

You should have put the same tires on the bikes for it to be a proper comparison... Shame u didn't bother to do this. Tires make a massive difference to the feel of a bike.

@hiketheworld81 3 жыл бұрын

So @k-tech what did you do to the bike? springs, valves, open/closed cartridge? Some detail would be helpful when navigating products on your website and understanding the level of investment in this project bike.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron, thanks for your reply please contact our sales team - enquires@ktechsuspension.com and they will be able assist you with the technical details and costs for this suspension upgrade

@robertlee8042 3 жыл бұрын

@@K-TechSuspension that’s a dumb response.

@9roads 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertlee8042 yeah, that's really sad. Like cmon :D they don't mention a thing on what they actually done on the bike and then this dumb response?

@mbal4052 Жыл бұрын

@@robertlee8042suc a dk

@andycapp8843 3 жыл бұрын

It would have been most useful if a brief description/explanation of the modifications had been discussed and a close up of the B’stone tyres to help viewers evaluate the changes, other than that nothing to be gained from this video. Simple spring changes to suit riders weight and more aggressive tyres will also “transform” the bike from stock for off road use. Having said that, this is an adventure bike and hasn’t been specifically designed and built for “off road” although many are going down that route. Mick also mentioned softening the rear suspension, a few what, when’s and why’s would have made for interesting viewing, rather than being directed to the K Tech web site from the responses.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, thank you for your email...and we definitely take your points on board when making our next film...the idea for the film was we gave the bikes to two different experts, they ride it and add their reviews...hopefully leading the potential customer to contact K-tech for the technical details and the costs involved to do this.

@filthymcnastyazz 3 жыл бұрын

Have a look at the linked reply under Hardworking Americans comment.

@robertlee8042 3 жыл бұрын

@@K-TechSuspension put it in the description. Know who taught me that? No one.

@9roads 2 жыл бұрын

@@K-TechSuspension you can just write it here / into the description. It would make this video useful actually

@norm701 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video pls keep it coming

@afandou1966 3 жыл бұрын

As most have said here, there is not the why's the what's and the how's in this piece. Why you did, what you did, and how you did it. I mean: we noticed this in the front forks whaen we went to this terain, so we did this to the front suspension, etc. By mistake this came out as an advertorial.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Georgios, thank you for your constructive comments, and we will certainly bear this in mind when making our next film.

@janjensen4068 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video... Wish to off the music possibly

@gabrielkopp2036 2 жыл бұрын

What is the cost versus benefits

@stefos7426 10 ай бұрын

By reading the comments and the description you have installed on the bike the OVRS kit on the front fork and the piston kit on the rear. Is it possible to share the recommended settings from K-tech, as we cannot find any information online. Cheers

@K-TechSuspension 10 ай бұрын

Hi Stefos, please contact enquires@ktechsuspension.com

@juanignaciodeleze3437 3 жыл бұрын

I was just wondering why you tapped so abruptly the rear brake before entering the turn at minute 1:21, i dont consider myself an expert rider by any means so i am curious what happened there, nice video by the way!!

@Frontireadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Probably brake steer..assistance from rear brake...abs off.

@damytzeus 3 жыл бұрын

the comparison would prove more valid, if you shod bike with the same tyres. no?

@SWEDESTEED Жыл бұрын

I have this ktec setup can you tell me how you have the compression and rebound set up on the shock and forks please

@K-TechSuspension Жыл бұрын

Hi mike please drop our Service Manager an email for technical advice - michael.hancock@ktechsuspension.com

@yoorukhunt947 3 жыл бұрын

Is that the AX41 Bridgestone mick is referring to?

@markay_ 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it. I got the ax41‘s on my tenere 700 and they perform superb.

@rickybobby7660 2 жыл бұрын

Did I miss the part where you told us the price and what Ktech had actually done? Was it a revalve or cartridge kit etc

@K-TechSuspension 2 жыл бұрын

Morning - Ricky...go to the top of this comments page and there is a link to the technical specifications and prices

@syncrosimon 3 жыл бұрын

This is way cooler than a KTM.

@hardworkingamerican8847 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what exactly was done one the Tenere with all the stickers , you said it's still the same forks and spring ?

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hardworking American, here is the spec and price list for the parts fitted to this bike - mailchi.mp/27212282b852/new-suspension-upgrades-for-the-yamaha-xt700-tenere-6461960 they can be purchased and fitted at one of our US dealerships...contact our US Distributor Ktech USA - skip@orientexpress.com

@hardworkingamerican8847 3 жыл бұрын

@@K-TechSuspension For your marketing sake get that information out on these videos . Thanks for the reply and I own a Tenere 700 . Have to go pick it up at the dealership . It had a warranty issue and I had them lower it , but I didn't get a lower seat . It's funny because my DR650 really drops when I add just 15 pounds of stuff in my tail bag and backpack , with the stock suspension and set up . The Tenere does not seem to budge much with that weight but when I get panniers and stuff them and a top rack I think I will need to do something with the suspension . So much I need to know and learn as a newer rider , so once again thanks for the link and I will check it out . Hope they're close to the S.F. Bay Area . So far the closest place I trust is in Washington and that's probably 750 miles north .

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

@@hardworkingamerican8847 Hey there, thanks for your comments and will def listen to your advice for future films...we have dealers all over the US so I'm sure there will be one close by to you...enjoy your bike...best in its class and great value for money...plus even better when you add our bits :) Have a great day and don't forget to contact Skip!

@sphbristol 3 жыл бұрын

Which dealer did the upgrade and roughly how much?

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning, this suspension upgrade was carried out at our factory in Leicestershire but we have a number of dealers in the UK who would be able to do this. Please contact enquires@ktechsuspension.com and they will be able to give you the costs and your closest dealer.

@ronsmith9251 2 жыл бұрын

So what exactly did you change with your suspension system?

@K-TechSuspension 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, here's details of the products fitted to this bike - mailchi.mp/27212282b852/new-suspension-upgrades-for-the-yamaha-xt700-tenere-6461960

@hovishill2779 3 жыл бұрын

It’s all very well saying you’ve done something to the suspension, but how are we supposed to know what’s been done, maybe for all I know they’ve just stuck some stickers on the suspension and twiddled with the adjustment ?!! Please can you detail what’s been done.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Hovis....Please contact enquires@ktechsuspension.com and they will be able to send out a full specification sheet with prices.

@adriantompson 3 жыл бұрын

would love to try the bike out for a day

@adriantompson 3 жыл бұрын

is there any chance of trying this bike out as have done a lot on the T7 to see if its worth the up grade. as looking at ohlins but mite try ktech .

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adrian, we are currently setting up a couple of free test days at Mick Extance off-road Experience...this will involve at least a couple of hours on the Ktech bike, followed by refreshments a chat by Mick Extance and a Ktech engineer...Dates TBC...if you would like to register your interest then send an email over to John.crooks@ktechsuspension.com as places will be limited.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Just an update...The 9th and 10th of November are actually a Monday & Tuesday

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

mailchi.mp/b1b066b87bf8/yamaha-tenere-adventure-bike-test-days-at-mick-extance-off-road-experiance-6462004

@cordlessyeah 3 жыл бұрын

@K-tech how about publishing the parts list on this?

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cordlessyeah, the Price and parts list is at the top of the comments section, here it is again - mailchi.mp/27212282b852/new-suspension-upgrades-for-the-yamaha-xt700-tenere-6461960

@perfectlynormal5729 3 жыл бұрын

@@K-TechSuspension Do you have a link with prices in dollars?

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

@@perfectlynormal5729 Good morning...Please contact K-Tech USA - Orient Express Racing 28 Grand Blvd N Brentwood NY 11717 800-645-6521 toll free 631-231-9552 ext. 1112 NY/Intl skip@orientexpress.com facebook.com/KTechSuspensionUSA facebook.com/OrientExpressRacing

@ThomasJeppesen 3 жыл бұрын

How tall are these 2 riders? The bike looks massive ...

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, actually both of these riders are approximately 180cm in height.

@gscheben123 3 жыл бұрын

They say they "haven't spent thousands" so probably a couple hundred bucks. I am heavy 290lbs, so like most I would have to change the spring rate front and rear and adjust the damping. Thats pretty much ALL you can get for a couple hubndred bucks, but you'd probably get a HUGE improvement and better ROI than spending thousands. Factory RACE guys have money to burn so they don't care about cost.

@robertlee8042 3 жыл бұрын

They don’t answer when you ask. You’re supposed to contact a sales person. Like a lot of people are going to do that!

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertlee8042 Good Morning Robert, thanks for your reply...if you read through some of the replies we have sent over the last few months, we have added a link showing costs and specifications for this kit...most over 3 months ago - We have taken on board the need to share this information as soon as the film is posted...if you have any other questions please contact us at anytime....have a great day.

@elgringoec 3 жыл бұрын

The tyres made awl the difference.

@peterrick3339 2 жыл бұрын

A somewhat pointless discussion due to not having the same tyres on both bikes. Pretty much all their positive differences could be attributed to tyres alone.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to test this bike then follow the link - mailchi.mp/b1b066b87bf8/yamaha-tenere-adventure-bike-test-days-at-mick-extance-off-road-experiance-6462004

@scottmoss8823 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve talked for EIGHT PLUS minutes and gave absolutely ZERO information on the upgraded parts installed on that bike. What parts, what NM rate, nothing. Waste of time.

@K-TechSuspension 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, Sorry for the delay in our reply...here is a list of K-Tech products fitted to this bike - mailchi.mp/27212282b852/new-suspension-upgrades-for-the-yamaha-xt700-tenere-6461960

@gabrielkopp2036 Жыл бұрын

How can you represent an average rider when you are obviously a professional rider..the average rider would never ride in those terrain

@scottmoss8823 Жыл бұрын

You are talking to the wrong person. I have no idea what your talking about. Your talking to nobody that has any interest or idea of what your talking about.

@jessejames2750 3 жыл бұрын

New motorcycle value drops 20 up to 30% after 1 year or so.It's better to buy used one

@robertlee8042 3 жыл бұрын

Not so sure there will be a lot of them.

@andrewberg1691 3 жыл бұрын

This disappointing comparison is a waste of time. How can you have an objective comparison is you use different tyers? Was the standard bike properly set up?

@9roads 2 жыл бұрын

Please write the modifications you've done to the bike into the description. Right now the video is nice, but not much useful. Thanks

@K-TechSuspension 2 жыл бұрын

mailchi.mp/27212282b852/new-suspension-upgrades-for-the-yamaha-xt700-tenere-6461960 Hop this helps :)

@keyboarddancers7751 3 жыл бұрын

Automotive vlogs wouldn't be complete without blaring macho guitar music covering up the sounds of the engines!

@K-TechSuspension 2 жыл бұрын

Good point!

@danielecelauro 2 жыл бұрын

So, still no explanation on what have been modified on the bike? People needs that in order to trust you and give you their money

@K-TechSuspension 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sorry for the delay...this information was in the comments section further down - mailchi.mp/27212282b852/new-suspension-upgrades-for-the-yamaha-xt700-tenere-6461960

@roadiemort3589 3 жыл бұрын

Keep your godam parts if you can't give a straight answer to simple questions on here.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Roadiemort, If you look further up at the start of these comments we actually posted the technical specifications and prices for the suspension upgrade over one week ago! If you have any other questions please feel free to post them here at anytime...

@roadiemort3589 3 жыл бұрын

@@K-TechSuspension Still not visible to me, maybe put it in the show notes where it would be easy to find.

@K-TechSuspension 3 жыл бұрын

@@roadiemort3589Here it is - mailchi.mp/27212282b852/new-suspension-upgrades-for-the-yamaha-xt700-tenere-6461960