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Cycle News 2024 Issue 50 December 17

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The motorcycle I enjoyed riding the most this year was not really new, but the great bang for the buck put the $10,799 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 at the top of my list. I own a 2021 Tenere and the 2024 model was upgraded with a larger TFT dash, a new ABS system with three setting options, a new thumbwheel to change settings, more modern LED turn signals, and an optional up-only quickshifter. These upgrades helped keep it on top of my list even when I spent time on the new Honda Transalp 750 and re-released KTM 790 Adventure. The T7, as the Tenere is com - monly called, still provides superior off-road performance (where I prefer) and does not give up much on the road. The 689cc CP2 motor is a dream for off-roading. It is very predictable and man- ageable and does not need the multiple electronic maps found on many other ADV bikes to make it rideable in the dirt. The flip side of that is that it is not as powerful as some of the alternative midsize ADV bikes, so it is not as fun for those of you who like to rip on the road. The suspension provides a good balance of comfort and decent off-road performance. Again, there are more advanced suspension systems, but the T7 performs well, and I think most people would agree. I am not the only person with the T7 at the top of their list of fun motorcycles. The Tene - re has been the most popular 651-900cc ADV bike in the USA for the last couple of years. 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 story: https://www. cyclenews.com/2024/01/article/2024-yamaha- tenere-700-review/ S E A N F I N L E Y FAVO R I T E : 20 24 YA M A H A T E N E R E 70 0 P172 FEATURE I 2024 BIKES OF THE YEAR

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