Tenere 700 & Öhlins Premium Suspension – €5,480 Worth it?!

🏍️ Testing a Tenere 700 with €5,480 Öhlins Suspension – Is It Worth It?

In this video, I take a Yamaha Tenere 700 equipped with a high-end Öhlins suspension setup (worth €5,480) for a spin on Finnish gravel roads and the Trans Euro Trail (TET). This bike belongs to my friend ‪@viljamikadenius43‬ from Northern Finland, and it’s fitted with full Öhlins front and rear suspension, a shorter gearing (almost 20% shorter than stock), and an Akrapovič titanium slip-on exhaust for an aggressive sound.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Suspension Performance: The Öhlins setup is unbelievably plush—it absorbs bumps, potholes, and jumps effortlessly, making the 218 kg bike feel like a lightweight.
✅ Gearing & Power: The shorter gearing transforms the Tenere’s low-end torque into instant, snappy acceleration, perfect for off-road fun.
✅ Comfort & Control: Even on highways, the bike remains stable and comfortable, proving that high-end suspension isn’t just for hardcore off-roading.
✅ Verdict: Is a €5,480 suspension worth it? Absolutely—if you ride aggressively, this setup is a game-changer.

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PARTS ON THIS TENERE 700:

FORKS:
Ohlins 48 mm RTX front fork kit Yamaha Tenere 700
https://www.off-the-road.de/en/tenere...

SHOCK:
Ohlins STX 46 Shock Yamaha Tenere 700
https://www.off-the-road.de/en/tenere...

HANDLEBAR CLAMPS:
Handlebar clamps E5 RAID Yamaha Tenere 700 (-20mm)
https://www.off-the-road.de/en/tenere...

HANDLEBAR:
Protaper Evo Bar Henry/Reed
https://www.loukko.com/moottoripyorai...

REAR SPROCKET:
Rear sprocket Yamaha Tenere 700, 525 pitch
https://www.off-the-road.de/en/detail...

FRONT SPROCKET:
Front sprocket Yamaha Tenere 700 - 525 pitch
https://www.off-the-road.de/en/tenere...

FOOTPEGS:
S3 Aluminium Footpegs Kit, height adjustable
https://www.off-the-road.de/en/tenere...

BIKE OWNER:
Youtube: ‪@viljamikadenius43‬
Instagram:   / viljamikadenius  

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