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[donebysunday]

That is a 2013 Super Tenere. I actually had to reach down for the pegs! The fairing wasn't impressive and the Tenere lacks a switch to turn off the ABS. It sure is comfortable! The engine is happy to pull anywhere in the RPM range, but 3k to 4k is its happy place.

There's a Moto Guzzi dealer in town that rents bikes. I might have to give the Stelvio a serious tryout.

Marty what do you park next to your 11 ?

[jjz28]

I would love one of those teneers too or however its spelled. Or an old FJ1200 or 1982 or 83 Suzuki gs1100EZ

[jetmechmarty]

Marty what do you park next to your 11 ?

XS650SK

[madmax-im]

Alot of ways one can go...I'd also like the Super Tenere...its quite capable on or off the roads...OFC we're not talking mud...sand and rock climbing here... but it still can tackle off the pavement quite well...

[jetmechmarty]

Alot of ways one can go...I'd also like the Super Tenere...its quite capable on or off the roads...OFC we're not talking mud...sand and rock climbing here... but it still can tackle off the pavement quite well...

There is no switch to turn off ABS. How do you drive a steep downgrade on a forest service gravel road? I'm not a dirt rider, but I'm not sure about that.

[madmax-im]

There is no switch to turn off ABS. How do you drive a steep downgrade on a forest service gravel road? I'm not a dirt rider, but I'm not sure about that.

not sure myself Marty...maybe the 2014 model has changed this??? either that...just dont use the brakes that heavily...LOL

[madmax-im]

Over on ST-Owners.com the site owner and main administrator just bought his 2nd Super Tenere...this one being the 2014 model so I asked him about the ABS.....here is the thread ...

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Re: 2014 Super Tenere - First Impressions








Originally Posted by STBNE

Joe...I was curious to know if there is a way to disable the ABS for true off road riding?....seems at least up until 2013 there isnt...


Yes there is, it's strange, something like putting it on the center stand and in gear up to 20mph and it starts blinking..

You don't need to turn it off though, you'd be surprised how well it works in Dirt. It's smart enough to allow some wheel locking/pulsing and many have been surprised.

On a side note- if you are doing any REAL off roading, get a REAL off road bike, if you treat this like a dirt bike, you'll get in trouble... although, many like to try.

[WMarshy]

If money was no object... in no particular order...

GS1100E (80-83)
KZ1000
CBX1000
FJ1200
ZRX1200R
FZR1000 (89-93)
FZX750 - Minimax
VF1000
DR650L
XR650R
CR250
KX500

[BA80]

This is the first 1L + bike I ever threw my leg over...........It sold me.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_z1100_a1%2081.htm

The one I had was an 83 1100LTD.

[madmax-im]

The last 20 secs show how well this bike stops in sand...also t5ell someone this isnt an off road bike and what will they do????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp8iA95oVkI

[Slimbob]

V max!!!!!!!!!!!!

[donebysunday]

XS1100 E, F, G, H rear wheel

Could you have two in one by simply switching the rear wheels ?

[motoman]

Super Tenere.............just cause of the fact that the Venturer/Honda ST are starting occassionally to become cumbersome to wrestle around in tight situations.