Is the Yamaha Ténéré 700 good for beginners?

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 makes 72.4 PS (53.5 kW) @ 9000 rpm, so it is more bike than most riders want as a first motorcycle. It can be a great second bike once you have experience, and some markets sell a restricted version.

Is the Yamaha Ténéré 700 good for shorter riders?

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 has a tall 875mm seat, which can be a stretch for shorter riders. Look for a factory low seat, lowering links, or a low-suspension variant.

Is the Yamaha Ténéré 700 good for touring?

The Yamaha Ténéré 700's 16L tank means more frequent fuel stops on a long trip. It can still tour, but a larger or auxiliary tank helps on big miles.

Yamaha Ténéré 700 - specs, owners & reviews

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Ténéré 700

Yamaha · 2025–2026

Power: 72.4 HP
Torque: 68 NM
Kerb weight: 205 KG
Seat height: 875 MM

Engine: 689cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC 8v, 270deg (CP2)
Displacement: 689 cc
Gearbox: 6-speed, wet clutch
Final drive: chain
Fuel: 16 L
Front brake: 2x 282mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS
Rear brake: 245mm disc, single-piston, switchable ABS
Front suspension: 43mm USD fork, adjustable
Rear suspension: monoshock, adjustable
Front tyre: 90/90-21
Rear tyre: 150/70 R18

Engine 689ccDrive chainFuel 16 L

Service schedule

Ténéré 700

Yamaha · 2025–2026

Engine oil: 10,000 km / 12 months (US: ~6,000 km / 4,000 mi)
Valve check: 42,000 km / 26,600 mi (EU: 40,000 km)
Major service: 42,000 km / 4 years
Spark plugs: replace ~40,000 km (at valve service)
Air filter: replace ~40,000 km (at valve service)
Coolant: every 3 years
Brake fluid: every 2 years
Drive: chain clean/lube ~every 1,000 km; adjust as needed

2025 update with new TFT & radial front calipers; figures pending full Euro5+ confirmation.

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