When you're riding the Ténéré 700, you are riding a legend. It’s built tough. From the adjustable suspension to the carefully considered riding position and electronic aids you can switch off when required, it’s a motorcycle capable of taking on any terrain you throw at it.
Lighter than the competition and with an engine tuned for torque, this go-everywhere, do-anything motorcycle embodies the very spirit of life on two-wheels and the sense of adventure within us all.
Complementing the TFT dash are intuitive switchgear cubes, which offer more functionality than those found on the previous generation Ténéré 700 and make scrolling through the many functions easy and intuitive. Ergonomically designed for easy operation, flexible printed circuits are used to allow each switch to handle more functions through the use of a five-direction joystick.
Giving the Ténéré 700 rider ultimate control in an off-road environment, the traction control and ABS systems may be switched off to hand over manual control on loose surfaces. The TCS has two settings, on and off, and can be deselected via the menu on the TFT dashboard, while a large button at the side of the dash can be used to control the ABS settings.
Optimised rear suspension features plush action with an easy access remote adjuster. Designed to offer a smooth and stable ride on road and off the beaten track, the set-up pairs a progressive rear linkage design with an adjustable rear shock absorber and increases suspension stroke while maintaining the same 200mm wheel travel as the previous generation Ténéré 700.
The headlamp design features four individual LED light units stacked in an aluminium structure, in the style of Yamaha’s contemporary rally racers, with the ‘Y’ shaped mount giving a distinctively look. Colour-matched handguards not only confirm the Ténéré 700’s off-road credentials but have the practical benefits of giving the rider protection from the elements.
Yamaha’s critically acclaimed 690cc parallel-twin engine adopts YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) which in turn facilitates switchable throttle maps on the CP2 platform. The introduction of YCC-T gives riders the option of two selectable maps with different characteristics, Sport and Explorer, with the latter offering a softer power delivery.
Yamaha’s free MyRide app gives Ténéré 700 riders the chance to get more enjoyment and information out of every ride. The app enables connectivity so riders can view incoming call and message notifications on the dashboard, as well as the turn-by-turn navigation. Users are able to review riding statistics including distance, elevation, top speed, average speed, acceleration and more.
