Yamaha Tenere 1200 - to buy or not to buy

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more manne en dames (as daar is),
first post to the forum. here we go.....

got my first bike Nov.2018.
Honda nc750x dct. I commute 80 clicks a day and while the bike is fuel economical and great through traffic I'm now looking to expand my horizons.
I'd also like to get swambo on as pillion for outrides on weekends and the NC is not going to cut it.
I'm 195cm tall, 90kg already so the NC is a bit on the short side.

now the question is.
I've got my eye on the Yamaha Tenere 2011-2013 models.  all round the R80-R100k mark.
anyone with experience on this bike?
running costs? parts availability? commuting?
anything I should look out for when buying a used Tenere?
is it wise to buy a bike that will be 10 years old in a year or two time?

looking forward to your comments, and also looking forward to making new friends.
I live on the West Rand. so Sasol garage Sundays are always an option.
sha-na-na
 
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