Ténéré Tragics storm Tassie
The latest Ténéré Tragics run saw fans of Yamaha's dual-purpose bikes tackle the highways and byways of the Apple Isle…The 2017 Ténéré Tragics run was held in Tasmania, with a total of 75 riders completing a loop around the island state of 1830 kilometres.
The five-day run saw a wide range of Yamaha dual-purpose bikes take part, from the very first ZT600ZL Ténéré of 1983 to the latest 1200 twins. Click here to read a bikesales.com.au review of the Yamaha Super Ténéré.
Dubbed the 'Tasmanian Devil Run', this year's event was unanimously regarded as the best Tragics run in its seven-year history – largely for its incredible mix of both sealed and unsealed roads, its at times stupendous scenery, and for the locals' superb hospitality.
Event organiser Andrew Clubb, aka Captain Tragic, said this this year's run ticked just about every box.
"I stated at the welcome dinner that this year's Tragics Run would be hard to top, and that's just the way it played out," he said.
"Conditions were perfect, there were no major incidents – just one bruised wrist and some none-too-serious panel damage – while every Tragic that started the Run, finished the Run."
Motocross legend Stephen Gall took part once again and got the ball rolling with an off-road skills school before the official welcome dinner at Launceston's Country Club Casino resort.
Yamaha Yamalube Factory Racing team Dakar Rally racer Rodney Faggotter also made an appearance, riding with the Tragics on the last two days of the event aboard an XT660Z Ténéré.
YMA Brand Manager and Tragic rider, Peter Payne, said the growing popularity of the event was easy to explain.
"YMA has supported the Ténéré Tragics from the first ride seven years ago and the event has become a pillar of our bLU cRU activities and a must-do event for anyone who owns a Dakar-inspired Yamaha," he said.
"The camaraderie shown by this group of riders has to be experienced to really appreciate the fun to be had on these rides. Add in spectacular Tassie scenery and five days of sunshine and you have a recipe for motorcycling nirvana."
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