Yamaha Tenere 700 - 2 YEAR REVIEW
Since buying the Tenere 700 in October 2020, I've managed to cock up around 30,000 kilometers of seal, gravel, mud, and rocks. So, how does it stack up? Am I still in
Reviews
This is where we share the good, the bad and the ugly about everything we test.
Beta RR 430
I once worked with a guy who was heavily into MotoX. I had only been riding motorcycles for a year or two, and never been on a dirt bike, leave alone off road.
2022 Beta RR 430 4T Full Review
I have been riding the Beta RR430 4T for the past few months, and it's time for a full review. Let's start with the specs. The RR430 is a single-cylinder 4-stroke motorcycle with
Triumph Tiger 1200 | First Ride
I am a lot of things, but I am not one to turn down an opportunity to ride a brand new motorcycle. So when I was invited to the NZ launch of the
My first Enduro | Beta RR 430 4T
I picked up the Beta RR 430 4T (our new long-term test bike) Wednesday last week, and as soon as I had picked it up, I got a message from Pesky, a Beta
2022 Beta RR 430 4T
Introducing our new long-term test bike, the 2022 Beta RR 430 4T is a high-performance dirt bike that somehow managed to become road legal. It does not have ABS, so don't ask me
Harley-Davidson Sportster S | Ridden
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is what you get when you give designers a mandate to "make something cool", free reign to create the poster bike of your dreams. a Hero bike. But, more
Harley-Davidson Pan America Vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT
The Pan America is a brand new platform for Harley-Davidson, a manufacturer that has predominantly made cruisers up till now. So, in an effort to see how it really stacks up, My self
Lowering your motorcycle - I lowered the Yamaha Tenere 700
Lowering your motorcycle is a contentious topic, at least on the internet, as there are many keyboard warriors who will tell you "you don't need to touch the ground" or "you'll ruin the
5 Must-Have Accessories for your Tenere 700 (Or any motorcycle really)
5 must-have accessories on your Tenere 700, or any motorcycle in fact.
Cardo Spirit HD and Freecom X2 - First Look
A few months ago we broke a story regarding Cardo and their New Spirit and Freecom X lines, you can read it here - https://www.motonz.com/new-cardo-coms/ Good news! I finally
Moto-Camping on a Yamaha Tenere 700
That one time I took my 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Moto Camping near National park, and took it through the 42 Traverse.
Time to pick a new helmet.
After my most recent trip through the 42 Traverse, where I managed to come off the bike and put a nice big dent in my LS2 pioneer Evo helmet. I am now shopping
Kriega T18 Backpack | Tested
Looking for a backpack for motorcycling? You have come to the right place my friend, I have been testing out the Kriega T18 pack for the past 6 or so months, but before
Let's go Moto Camping - Part 1
Moto camping on a Yamaha Tenere 700 - Part 1
I fixed my Tenere 700
Following my previous story, where i took my bike out into the bush, dropped it on the right hand side and bent the exhaust, I decided to take the exhaust apart and try
21,000km update - Scottoiler
I've now done 21,000km on my Tenere 700 with the Scottoiler X-System 2.0 installed, and it's time for an update. Remembering I did 40,000km on my first MT07 with basically
First ride of 2022
Seems when it comes to New Years, you fall into 1 of 2 camps. The all night revelers, who party right through to the clock striking 12, then carry on to see the
Let's get Casual | Macna Casual Riding Gear.
Remember the good old days, when your prefrontal cortex wasn't as developed as it is now... The prefrontal cortex contributes to a wide variety of executive functions, including Focusing one's attention. Predicting the
I broke my Tenere 700
Apologies for the click-bait title, but its true. the biggest gripe anyone has with the Yamaha Tenere 700 is the muffler hanger. A simple google search will show you the gouges people have