TEST: Yamaha Ténéré 700
After a concept phase, which was first shown in 2016, many motorcyclists were eagerly awaiting the production version of the Yamaha Ténéré 700. Can Yamaha's mid-range adventure bike live up to expectations?
Motor News test journalist Thierry Sarasyn gives his impressions below:
Technical data and prices
Motor
Type: Liquid-cooled crossplane twin,
Cylinder capacity: 689 cc
Maximum power: 73 hp at 9.000 rpm.
Maximum torque: 68 Nm at 6.500 rpm.
Transmission: 6 gears
Final drive: chain
Bicycle part
Frame: steel tube frame
Front fork: 43mm upsd Kayaba, fully adjustable
Rear shock absorber: Monoshock, fully adjustable
Front brakes: Dual 282mm discs with Brembo four-piston calipers
Rear brakes: 245 mm disc with double-piston caliper
Front wheel: 21 inches
Rear wheel: 18 inches
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 150 mm
Seat height: 875 mm
Curb weight: 204 kg (187 kg dry weight)
Tank capacity: 16 liter
Pricing
Belgium: 9.799 euros
Netherlands: 11.599 euros
Photos: Yamaha
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