2012 Yamaha Tenere

RossKean

Well-Known Member
Does anyone know anything about this model year? Major changes since 2012? (Don't really care much about electronic suspension, traction control or fancy dash electronics.)

I have been considering some sort of "Adventure" bike for the roads less traveled. I have been looking at something like a 650 Vstrom - you can get a decent price for a new one reasonably equipped with hard aluminum bags, crash bars, skid plate etc. For a little less money, I came across a 2012 Tenere with about 40,000 km (25,000 miles) on it. No question that it is a lot more bike than the WeeStrom but I know nothing about the various Tenere model years. What essential changes have they made since 2012? I know electronic suspension was added and I expect changes were made to dash and electronics.

So, what is the downside to the 2012?

Comes with bark busters, engine guards, metal skid plate, Yamaha hard bags and topbox, Vstream shield, grip warmers, centerstand, throttle lock, headlight protectors etc. Not a mark on it!



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