Why Big Bore Thumpers Are Better Than Midweight ADVs | T7 vs 701 & XR/DR650

After making the decision to move from adventure bikes, back to the much more simple and lighter big bore dual sports, I decided it was a good time to look back and see how my old Tenere feels in comparison. Ride along on the Tenere as we trace the same route I took the XR650L, DR650, and most recently the Husqvarna 701 Enduro. We'll talk paper specs and I'll share my thoughts on the less tangible aspects as well.

701 VS DR & XR Video:    • The Big Bore Dual Sport You've Never ...  

XR650 vs DR650 Video:    • XR650 vs DR650 In-depth New Owner Com...  

Sources:
Tenere 700 Specs: https://yamahamotorsports.com/models/...
Tenere Dyno Data: https://www.dirtrider.com/story/dirt-...
701 Enduro Specs: https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com...
701 Enduro Dyno Specs: https://www.dirtrider.com/dirt-bikes/...
DR650 HP/Torque Specs: https://www.dirtrider.com/story/tests...
XR650 HP/Torque Specs: https://www.dirtrider.com/tests/honda...
Other Honda XR Specs & Info: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcy...
Other Suzuki DR650 Specs & Info: https://suzukicycles.com/dualsport/20...

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