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The motorcycle that changed the world!

Hardly any other motorcycle can point to roots that go back to the beginning of the adventure movement. When Thierry Sabine organised the first Paris-Dakar Rally in 1979, the Yamaha XT500 was the first choice. The indestructible single-cylinder motorcycle won the world's toughest race in 1979 and 1980. After this impressive success, Yamaha's engineers and designers developed the first Ténéré in 1983. With its large fuel tank, robust chassis with long suspension travel and a durable, high-torque engine, the XT600 Ténéré is one of the outstanding models in the history of the Yamaha brand.

She had an enormous influence on the development of the adventure scene. With it, rally raid events were suddenly open to anyone who wanted to realize their dream and face the ultimate challenge on two wheels. The first Ténéré was also the first Yamaha with which adventure seekers could go on expeditions around the world.

The Ténéré has been continuously developed in its 40-year history. In 1989, the 750 cc two-cylinder engine of the Super Ténéré replaced the single-cylinder, followed in 2010 by the Super Ténéré with 1200 cc.

Ténéré 700 – A life without limits

In 2019, Yamaha revived the concept with the Ténéré 700, one of the most anticipated motorcycles of the decade. The 689 cc CP2 engine, which has already been highly successful in other models, has been installed in a robust, new chassis with a central tube frame and premium suspension elements. A light fairing with sporty-looking quadruple LED headlights completed the rally style. With this setup, the Ténéré 700 offered a new option for a modern adventure bike.

This lightweight motorcycle with a medium-sized engine was fully off-road capability and available at an affordable price. With this concept, the Ténéré 700 immediately became a bestseller in Europe.

The adventure bestseller goes into the 2022 season with several new colors. The dynamic, new Icon Blue has its origins in the factory racers and presents itself with blue add-on parts and blue rims. Midnight Black offers a discreet, harmonious look with an all-black base and black rims.

Ténéré 700 Rally Edition – Drive the Legend

The Ténéré 700 Rally Edition offers exclusivity as standard, because the equipment with Yamaha original accessories is rich. These include the Akrapovič slip-on silencer, a robust engine guard, LED turn signals, chain guard, radiator protector and rubber-profiled knee pads.

The 2022 model in Heritage Rally has white attachments and features Yamaha's famous red Speedblock graphics. The seat is red and black and the rims are gold-coloured.

Ténéré 700 Features

• EU5 compliant liquid-cooled, CP2 DOHC four-stroke engine, 689cc
• Crankshaft with 270° pivot offset for irregular firing sequence
• Strong linear torque of 68 Nm at 6500 rpm
• Double loop central tube frame made of steel
• 43 mm KYB upside-down fork, adjustable, 210 mm travel
• Adjustable rear suspension with deflection lever, 200 mm travel
• Quad LED headlights and LED taillight
• Front mudguard adjustable by 5 mm
• Two 282 mm Wave discs at the front, Brembo calipers, ABS
• 245 mm Wave rear brake disc, Brembo caliper, ABS
• Aluminium swingarm
• Lightweight 36-spoke aluminum rims
• Tapered aluminium handlebar
• Pirelli Scorpion Rally tyres, 90/90-21 front, 150/70-18 rear
• Available with full engine power of 54 kW (73 hp) and 35 kW (48 hp) for driving licence class A2

Ténéré 700 Rally Edition Features

• Special rally seat, two materials, Yamaha logo, 895 mm seat height
• Akrapovič slip-on silencer, carbon heat shield
• Black handlebar
• Off-road handles for more control in the sand or mud
• Robust motor guard made of 4 mm thick aluminium with mounting points for tool box
• LED turn signal, 9 LEDs per turn signal
• Knee pads made of profiled rubber for better grip when riding while standing
• Chain guard made of laser-cut aluminium
• Radiator protection made of aluminium mesh prevents damage caused by whirled stones
• Heritage White colour scheme with red Speedblock graphics
• Bench Red/Black
• Gold-colored rims
• Only available with full engine power 54 kW (73 hp) – not with 35 kW (48 hp)

Availability and price

Delivery of the Ténéré 700 and Ténéré 700 Rally Edition to German Yamaha partners will begin in December 2021. The recommended retail prices will be announced shortly.