With the Ténéré 700, Yamaha introduced a model that challenged the dominance of its Austrian rival KTM 790 Adventure in the affordable middleweight adventure bike segment.
It offered a smaller engine specially designed for off-road riding. And it was undoubtedly much more affordable than its main rival.
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The two were undoubtedly evenly matched, but it was a question of which bike would find more favour among the general public.
Yamaha has released an upgraded version of its Tenere Adventure motorcycle in the European market. It’s called the Ténéré 700 World Raid.
Yamah has designed Ténéré 700 World Raid to elevate your riding experience and bring you to roads and no roads you have never seen before.
At a glance
- 23-litre capacity dual side-mounted fuel tanks
- Flat Rally inspired 2-piece seat
- 5” colour TFT meter with mobile connectivity
- 3-mode switchable ABS
- High specification 43 mm KYB front forks, 230 mm travel
- Öhlins adjustable steering damper
- Aluminium piggyback rear shock, longer 220 mm travel
- High-torque EU5 CP2 engine
- Newly designed air cleaner box
Some differentiating features include high capacity dual fuel tanks giving the bike an overall capacity of 23 litres. It gets improved long-travel suspension that inspires confidence no matter how gnarly the terrain.
If you are looking for a motorcycle that offers you the freedom and confidence to go off the beaten path, then Yamaha has the machine for you.
Announced today in Europe, the 2022 Ténéré 700 World Raid may destined to change two-wheeled travel atleast in 700cc ADV segment. New tech, more comfort and hopefully more excitement will come your way when you purchase this motorcycle.
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2022 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid
The ergonomics of the new-for-2022 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid has improved with a flat two-piece saddle, tall and wide handlebars, and adjustable suspension settings.
Yamaha has put three-mode flexible ABS in Tenere 700 World Raid. It also gets the upgraded 43 mm KYB units that deliver 230 mm of suspension travel, while on the rear, we see 220 mm travel. And further, the new Raid has Öhlins adjustable steering damper.
In Europe, Yamaha has just released the restyled Ténéré 700 World Raid. It comes with a 689 cc CP2 Crossplane-type parallel-twin engine that is Euro 5-compliant and produces 75 hp peak power.
It also has a retro-chic off-road-inspired blue and black colour scheme with its off-road focused capabilities. The new Raid arrives at USD 13,108 ( 11,600 Euros).
As far as the USA and India goes, it’s not released yet.
via Yamaha Europe
