I own a Tracer 700 for a year now and I agree with all yours comments, as for the suspensions you can adjust them a bit at the back if needed. It's an easy bike, I have a lot of fun with it for both commuting and road travels. Thanks again for all your videos and advices, I can't wait to see your next travel vlog. Ride safe

Hey Pavlin! I completed my mc license last summer and bought brand new Tracer 700 in august as my first bike and i have ride almost 14000km, and i only have good things to say about it. engine is very reliable and is very cheap on oil and petrol. My longest journey was about 1300km in one day and it was no problem at all. I have the comfortable heated seat and grips and im 178cm tall and wheigh 78kg, so its perfect for me. If you ride about 100-130kmh it will be on 4500.5000 rpm and use about 0,4 to 0,5 liters per 10km And that is with heavy luggage, 3 hard cases. So you need to stop and fuel about evry 300 to 350km or so if you ride over 100kmh with heavy luggage. Love your channel and ride safe! Looking forward seeing you on nord kapp and ive been there myself, its very cold, even in summer. Chiao :)

Hello Pavlin ! I have the same, i’m very happy with, i have en optional windscreen et some others optional equipements, chash bars... I’m glad that you appreciate this bike ass well ! Good ride, Bogdan

Great review as always Pavlin. Keep them coming and looking forward to this channel growing. All the best mate.

Great comprehensive review..as usual! Thank you

Amazing review and welcome to mine bike of choice currently, yes I am also awaiting the Tenere 700 too going to be test riding the Tracer 900 GT in Jun to compare it to my current bike.

as usual a perfect review learn a lot from your videos now got idea to check my bike on 6th gear with low throttle thanks keep it up

As a tracer 700 owner for one year, i totally agree with you. Although, i have changed stock windshield recently (bought Givi smoked, great). Bike is really good, i love it. Buy T7 when it arrive - maybe Yamaha will take your XT as a prove for its qauility and give you new t7? 😁

Another great review, congratulations. I am looking forward to The review of my Vstrom 650.

Hey Pavlin, great review. Im a big fan of your channel and trips. If you will have chance, please make a review on Tracer 900GT. Cheers from Norway!

Exactly the same like My CF Moto NKs 650 Parallel- Twin, DOHC with displacement 649.3cc. Seat high 795mm, and fuel capacity was only 17L. Thank you Motorcycle Adventures. I like you videos

Nice looking bike. Great review.

Great review. I have the MT07 and agree it's a great engine.

I haven't seen one of these in South Africa. Hopefully it will arrive on our shores as well. I have the XT660R with just over 113,000km and still going strong. One clutch change done. Love it to bits.

Great review. I tested a 700 and 900 tracer back to back a few years ago. I much preferred the 700 power delivery. The 900 was too fierce. I too found the riding position too low and I’m not as tall as you. It feels like the wheelbase is short. I found that I was very cramped, knees and elbows at less than 90 degrees. Also I tested in autumn when the sun was low in the sky and the Speedo reflected the sun into my eyes. It could do with an angle adjuster or a sun shade. On the plus side, it was easy to handle and the kerb weight under 200kg wet is a welcome change to the ridiculous weights of bikes even in the middle weight sector. Many of the new 600 to 700 cc bikes are heavier than my 1130 Benelli Amazonas. With modern materials it’s inexcusable that big trailies weigh between 230 and 270 kg wet. The Tracer is a lovely bike and if you could give it longer legs By raising the seat I might buy one

Looks like tenere 700 will ve beast for adventure. Long time we need some light but still powerful Adv bike. Look forward for Yamaha tenere 700 review

Hi Pavlin, the 700 Tracer is a perfect Touring-machine, but never an adventure-bike. It looks very well, is not too heavy and is from premium Yamaha-quality. I like it very well, not at least because it is the little and modern sister of my brave 850 TDM. The excellent torque results from the cross-plane Motor. My TDM (4TX) was one of the first with this technic. I am sure, that the 700 Tenere will be the absolutely perfect adventure-Bike for you. Wait for it!! Ride safe, Hans

I've been waiting for this video for so long😁 thanks Pavlin you are the most straight forward rider i watch and i really enjoy your informative reviews.

I am a bit biased, love Yamaha motorcycles. The tracer looks fantastic, but as the other guys are pointing out, waiting to see the tenere. Keep the videos coming pavlin 👍👍

An excellent review, as always, Pavlin. I have a suggestion to make: please have someone take a picture of you riding the bike, so we tall people can see how our legs will accomodate ;-). I think the Tracer, the Versys and maybe the CFMoto MT (the chinese Versys) are the perfect touring bikes, for now. But for the adventure trips you do, until the new Tenere is launched, the only similar options are the Vstrom or the Versys 300

Another good review. Your right the radiator is crazy to be open to stones and debris. Such a vital piece of the engine needs a protective guard. This could stop you and the bike any were.

It seems like I have to look into Tracer700 then as my next bike. I will modify suspension to fit my weight and size but other than that seems to be a perfect choice for me. Thanks for honest and great review. It looks like both of us is kin to Yamaha bikes... Kind Regards Michael

Just sold my Tracer 700 it put a smile on my face every day. Moving on to the Tracer GT 900

I do like this bike. Good review

I know the feeling......we spend all winter looking on motorcycle websites to choose the next......

I agree with your comments. It's an easy bike to get used to very quickly. It handles well, is comfortable for me, at 178cm and 67 kilos, has a good front brake and has a really great engine. Everything just felt right. Cruising on the motorway at 130 kph, there was no vibration and the wind buffeting wasn't too bad at all. But it has some negatives that made me hesitate. On bumpy roads the bumps were not handled well by the suspension. The bike felt very stiff. Also I didn't like the dash, for me it was too small and the position is too low. I like to see the RPM and KPH without effort. The last negative I found was that on close inspection the bike looked cheap and many owner have complained about early corrosion. I think I'll wait for the T7.

It's awesome motorcycle, something like in between cruse and short trips around town coffee racer. My personal favorites of cruse and sport bike is: "Vulcan "S 650. It's a mean machine and is got everything . The heart of sport bike, and the comfort of a classic crosser. It's amazing added benefit from adjustable Kawasaki components make the Vulcan S 650 the ultimate in versatility for riders of varying sizes. Low-seat only 705 mm, and slim overall design makes it easy to reach the ground with both feet contributing the rider confidence, ABS break system, Liquid-cooled DOHC , 8-velves, Blagodarq

Can't wait to see you try the tenere 700 when it releases. I think either the ktm 790 adventure or the tenere 700 will be my next bike.

Long time coming the new T7, how good it will be is maybe getting less and less as time passes. Great thing about having single cylinder bike is that they are easy and cheap to rebuild, 130k on you bike is still OK I have 188k on my DR 650 and it still not use any oil. SWM 600 super dual X is a bike you have to try if you can get your hands on, one bike that has everything most adventure riders ever want.

I tried either the tracer700 and the Suzuki vstrom 650 and 1000 The Tracer didn't give me the same positive feedback. The Yamaha looks like too sporty for me. I can't wait to see you on the vstrom650 Thank you for these tests

Great review as normal. I've owned one of these for 7 months and done 6000 miles over the winter, mainly commuting to work. It's a good bike, the thing I don't like is the weird starter/kill switch. During the winter the grease washes out of it and dirt gets in. This causes the switch to stick on, engaging the starter motor after it's started running. Not a good design! The motor is really good for it's size though!

Great idea - everyone is waiting to see T7. Those look like Michelin Pilot's. I would consider using these over 80:20 tires. Change to 'TKC' for certain trips.

Really nice review! Thanks. Did you have any problems with police in Germany riding and filtering through traffic like that?

Hello Pavlin. Im pretty new to your channel but since i have discovered it, i started to love all of your tutorials and tips. I'm in a search for a first not that expensive bike. I was looking for something like a Kawasaki KLE 500 2004-2007. I was thinking that you might tell me something more that i could find on the internet or maybe give me some advice . Thank you in advance, keep the videos coming. Greetings from Serbia :)

Another quality video. Will you be also reviewing the versys 650?

Nice motorbike. That van At The end of your video nearly hit you doing reverse

Objective review. Polyvalent and reliable motorcycle. Made me think at my previous Kawasaki ER6. The biggest cons was its sound...not very addictive. By any chance may I hope you'll test the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800cc? Dealer in Berlin?

This bike Remembers me my old yamaha TDM 850

That is a nice looking bike. Great review. Very interested in the Tenere 700! Higher handle bars, more upright sitting position and a little bigger tank please!

Hello Pavlin. Videos is just great. Super information and tips. I also love touring bikes and also drive this tipe of bike. Can you maybe make or have on test Honda vfr 800 x crosrunner model 2015 -2018.?I think is also super and quality touring bike. Thanks and regards from Croatia

Hi... Can I ask about that seat? It is not the stock seat, nor is it the Yamaha comfort seat so can you tell me what make it is? Thank you.

how tall are you? the consumption you have mentioned between 4 and 5 lt/100km is at urban situation?

I do like my Yamaha MT07 tracer sport touring I'm very happy with the motorbike.

Gutsy going between those cars👌

I think new Africa Twin Adventure Sports is for You. Bigger tank, higher suspension, a lot of fun.

What a cracking engine and bike Hope that Yamaha put the twin engine in their new Tenere🤨🤨👍🏻🤨👍🏻

Very nice n honest review, i m waiting for ur thoughts on suzuki vstrom 650 since long time n pls whn u make review of vstrom please add some comparision with tracer 700. And i need to know that this seat on tracer 700 is stock seat for 2018 model or its after market. Thx

1st time I have watched your reviews - LOVE that you are doing this in Berlin - trying to see if I recognize any where. How do you feel this bike would serve a guy at 175cm, and 90 kilo?

Yamaha is best choice,,man,, I also love this blue horse 🏇

Would you consider a Triumph tiger 800?

What do you think about no traction control on this bike? Is it good for beginners anyway? Thank you for your opinion. Have a nice day :)

Thanks for all your videos, they are very usefull. I'm interested in the Tracer 700 as a first reall bike, after riding maxi-scooters. I'm 194cm tall and 110 kg weight. Do you think the ergonomics of the Tracer 700 are suitable for me?

Hi, good video, nice bike Pavlin. Have you considered changing yours with another Tenere ? there so many second hand bikes with very low millage around with a few years but good price. Thanks for the video. Gus

I think it would be interesting to hear about what you are thinking about as replacement for the bike you have now.

Hey Pavlin, until recently I was an owner of the Tracer 700 for 9 months and 6500 miles, I have to say there's a few things that are annoying. 1. the lack of the centre stand made my life complicated when it came to clean the chain, moving the bike a few centimetres at a time is not pleasant, yes you can have something to lift the back wheel to do the job, but where are you going to store that piece of metal after, in my case there's no room for that. 2. The horn button is just badly positioned, even after months I still had the problem of hitting the wrong button 3. The cheap tool that comes with the bike to adjust the suspension is horrible, I hurt myself several times when that tool slipped out of the suspension, other bikes currently offer friendly ways of dealing with that. 4. The heated seat, is a comfortable seat but it's not the most comfortable out there, specially if you attempt a 4 day riding (doing about 300/400 miles a day) you will feel sore. 5. This bike was fabulous with the winter pack - this was an offer done by Yamaha around November 2017, although I'm not so sure if I would buy it again for the current full price of £8,300 - I think for that price there are other bikes out there that offer better options for the price. 6. The "hand guards" are not hand guards, they are aesthetically beautiful but they provide 0 wind protection to your hands, fortunately the heated grips do help, but you better have some proper winter gloves and most likely some inner gloves, otherwise the option is to get a givi hand guard and that just takes the beauty of the bike away, also they will not protect you hands if you fall/crash. 7. One last annoyance is the position to put air in the tyres, it's the most annoying job because they are straight and those disc brakes are on the way.. I was never successful at doing it first time, almost had to take all my gear out to fight the air system. :D I think that summarises all the downsides that I found as a owner the bike, and I wish someone would have covered that for me in reviews but we all have different views, this is just my opinion.

Hi Pavlin u have to admit that you r a Yamaha guy lol.........greetings from Down Under

hi, friend. how r u been? if you noticed, the world of motorcycles is made for tall people. I have difficulty getting a good bike for me with off road features with over 600 cc. I saw the test drives of v-strom, versys nc 750 x, and in all cases the bikes look like toys ... but when I go to test them they are very big I almost do not come with my feet on the ground. I'm 1.67 and weigh 110kg. What bike do you know with adventure characteristics that can serve such characteristics? greetings and good continuation.

Thank you for a very good review of this bike my friend. I think the Tenere 700 is still a long way off... yes this bike is great to get you from Hamburg to Berlin maybe...but across Mongolia? Or India ? Maybe it's better to look for a new engine for the XZ660Z while you look for a replacement ?? That radiator, and oil filter ( who thought it would be a good idea to mount it there???) I think even you now begin to think is this Tenere 700 really going to be the bike for me, even if it is ever made...?? RSMF

Hello Pav; if you had to choose between Honda cb500x (47hp) and Tracer 700 (70hp) to ride across Europe to Central Asia, which would you choose?

I think heated grips should be standard fit on all bikes

Only an eastern european reacts like that to seeing the police :) cheers ! see you at Eicma, maybe we get our 700 tenere this year finally ;)

Hello. Good review. Few questions : 1- Some testers suggest fitting Öhlins rear shocks. Do you think it is necessary? 2- Is material quality good ? 3- Is the seat hard? Is comfort seat option necessary? 4- Did you feel vibration on handlebars after some riding as this was a problem with NC700X I had. Thanks

Great bike and I'm sure the engine will be good in the new T7. But I'm bored with waiting for it to be honest. Yamaha have missed the boat. For me CB500X with bashplate and enngine bars plus rack for my pack is next I think. For me this is enough once I have TKC70 fitted. For you? How about ANOTHER TENERE with fewer kilometres? You know that bike intimately and have all the modifications you need. Happy travels.

Will you do 1440p60 videos possibly anytime soon? Step up in video quality, as media consumption devices get better, so does the media with it too,eventually. (Editing takes a hit, but its worth it) less compression from youtube (upload 1080p60 as 1440p60,try it :D ) Just my 2cents on the idea

Have you heard about the recently announced Honda crf450l? Since you tested the crf250l. As far as I can see it could be the perfect off-road oriented dual sport

What are You filming with? Excellent quality!

Hi, so Tracer or new Africa Twin for hight over 190sm? And ather things?..

is this sny better then versys 650 honda 750 ncx or susuki adv bikes?

That building at 18:16 was beautiful.

I think you will apreciate the portuguese AJP PR7 for your kind of travels

do you think you could review a yamaha sr400, just kinda curious if you would like it or not.

Hi Pavlin. Thought I saw you saying in one of the videos that your next bike will be Honda Africa Twin ...

Nice bike , perfect description. Through which city you test rode it sir??

Great video quality. What camera is that?

Will u try tracer 900 too?

Hello Pavlin.. I appreciated every video you've done. Especially when you talk about the prudence every biker must have when riding. Good advices. About the bike you NEED... C'mon, every bike, as you said, has pros and cons, some of them are better than others, but none is hugly. So I think the choice must be a passional one: change you Yamaha XT (of course keep it in your garage...maybe in your living room ;-)) with the bike you LIKE! because otherwise you'll have always the doubt of have bought the wrong one. When you "love" a machine, you'll accept its little defects and the symbiosis will be fine :-). Lamps

can you get your hands on the new tenere 700 how much does it weigh and how much $$? I hope i don t get disappointed in the weight and price

Yes very good engine and bike for road touring 😉

If you liked the power of the 700cc, you'll love the one of the tracer 900. Looking forward for your test on the FJ09 /tracer 900

Hi Will you please make a review for its bigger sister Tracer 900 GT? Also what should I do to make this bike a real adventure bike? Thanks a lot in advance.

im waiting for a video about kawasaki versys 650 as a mid weight motorcycle comparison

Great review, like usually! 👍🏻👍🏻 I think that right bike for you is Honda Africa Twin, model 2016-2017 (not latest one). Why? 21 inch front and 18 inch rear wheel! I using mostly on the road (great). I did light off road (double great!). It has cable operated clutch, not much electronics (like new model), great engine (the same like model 2018) and now you can find model 2017. brand new for 10-11 thousand euros. And with Honda you will get headache free! King, tell me pls what is better Honda NC750x (let’s say manual transmission) or this Tracer 700? Cheers and keep going 💪🏻🏁

I have a feeling you will be owning one soon

Hi from Scotland. What camera are you using?

Have you tried the new Benelli trk 502? Give it a go and share the test drive with us

I would much prefer this bike over my 2016 Yamaha FZ-07 but last I knew they don't sell it in the USA they did start selling a Tracer 900 in USA I like that bike . but now I want something that can handle Gravel and bad dirt roads looking at the Triumph Tiger 800 XCA

My opinion for the new tenere should have a 23 litre petrol tank and a good design lugage rack it will perfect.engine is more than ok,what do you think sir.

Before I watched the video I said to myself "he wants to check out that engine and so do I". It is the right engine, not too big, not too small, low weight, high torque. If Yamaha tries very hard could they keep the T7 at 175 kg or even less. Will it be called The Mighty T7. How about the suspension could you get any idea what it was the last time you saw the prototype. Thanks for another informative review. I think Yamaha should pay you for your input.Ride Safe Brother

Perfect bike Yamha/Honda for reliability and cheap parts 21 front/17 rear Full weight max 200 kg, lighter the better Tank 20 L Engine: 2 cylinder L or V Capacity: 650-700 Hp: cca 70 but more Torque, especially in low rev range Lots of practical aspects. Not too much electronics: removable abs Good and adjustable windscreen Good ergonomics both seated and standing up

Ur awesome

Hello Pavlin. Hi from Turkey. I have a tenere as yours. But I'm looking a litle bit comfortable bike for mid long distances at this days. Tracer700 is a nice motorcycle but I think Kawasaki versys 650 is comfortable than tracer 700 for out of city. Could you test for me and compare with tracer 700. thanks.

wet tyres???

Hi pavin I have hero Honda cbz150. Can I take it for touring?

Pavlin, thanks a lot for your review. Are you going to test V-Strom 650?

Maybe an update or new version of your Tenere would be the perfect continuation for you. New Tenere with 700 cc double cylinder engine.

A bit misleading about the kill switch. The start button and kill switch is in the single switch. Triumph does the same and you'll see it coming in on all new bikes

what happened to inline fours? all japanese bikes nowdays make 2 or 3 cylinders

If you are not interested in pay a liste 10.000€ for the T700 or 8.000/10.000 for the CRF1000L, maybe it's not bad idea to rebuild the engine, you can expect up to 65 hp, there are people who make a raptor conversion and with the right personsthy can get up to 734cc, like one KTM but more sheap. Nive videos, I like the experiences you share with us! Ride safe

Please review 2017 / 2018 Suzuki V Strom 650

Nicest middle weight out there by far.