RUST magazine: Rust#13
RUST tests the new SWMs, finds 10 reasons to love Yamaha’s Super Ténéré, files part of one of its W2D story – and starts a twinshock restoration! SWM circa 2016 is a rare mix – 1970s branding and colourways, 2012 technology and 2004 pricing. It’s enough to keep a time traveller very busy. But is it enough to keep a 2016 trail/enduro enthusiast satisfied? Yamaha’s Super Ténéré has been living life in the shadows given the excitement over the latest super-adventure launches. RUST argues that shouldn’t be and finds ten good reasons why you should give Big Blue your serious consideration. At last… our Welsh Two Day Enduro story begins. Editor JB fettles his WR250F in preparation – a bigger job than he anticipated. Not content with workshop time on the WR, JB is starting on a classic project – breathing new life into a tired old Honda TLR250 twinshock. The story starts here. Plus Chris Evans ponders tyre changing options in the South of France, we look at Scott’s answer to the Oakley Airbrake – the Prospect. Plus the usual gallery and editorial stuff. Enjoy your riding – and reading! Best JON BENTMAN (Editor, RUST)
RUST tests the new SWMs, finds 10 reasons to love Yamaha’s Super Ténéré, files part of one of its W2D story – and starts a twinshock restoration!
SWM circa 2016 is a rare mix – 1970s branding and colourways, 2012 technology and 2004 pricing. It’s enough to keep a time traveller very busy. But is it enough to keep a 2016 trail/enduro enthusiast satisfied?
Yamaha’s Super Ténéré has been living life in the shadows given the excitement over the latest super-adventure launches. RUST argues that shouldn’t be and finds ten good reasons why you should give Big Blue your serious consideration.
At last… our Welsh Two Day Enduro story begins. Editor JB fettles his WR250F in preparation – a bigger job than he anticipated.
Not content with workshop time on the WR, JB is starting on a classic project – breathing new life into a tired old Honda TLR250 twinshock. The story starts here.
Plus Chris Evans ponders tyre changing options in the South of France, we look at Scott’s answer to the Oakley Airbrake – the Prospect. Plus the usual gallery and editorial stuff.
Enjoy your riding – and reading!
Best
JON BENTMAN
(Editor, RUST)
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Long Termers<br />
1: Change the exhaust to an<br />
Akrapovic full Titanium system<br />
Cost: Header: £442.99<br />
Muffler: £472.99<br />
Oops nothing basic here, and in fact I’m<br />
cheating, as the Akrapovic was fitted at<br />
point of sale. I’m not sure if I’d have<br />
bought it if it was my own money,<br />
£915.98 is serious wedge, but then this is<br />
one serious exhaust. Wasted on a man of<br />
my miserable talents, of course, but a<br />
must-have (I’m sure) for EnduroGP<br />
hotshots. It gives a handy weight saving<br />
and generates a hugely satisfying<br />
exhaust note. I’m sure it makes the WR<br />
that bit peppier too, not having the EU<br />
emission-satisfying restrictions the<br />
standard exhaust comes with. At the<br />
world launch of the WR I tested the WR<br />
both stock and with the Akra, and despite<br />
being a club-level rider I have to admit<br />
I preferred it with the pipe. It’s also a<br />
very good reason not to crash, especially<br />
on the right side – I wouldn’t want to<br />
damage this technological masterpiece.<br />
www.yamaha-motor.eu<br />
www.akrapovic.com<br />
1<br />
WELSH<br />
TWO DAZE<br />
T H E C A L M B E F O R E T H E S T O R M
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