Kiwi Rider January Vol.2 2026 | Page 44

HEAVYWEIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT

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YAMAHA TENERE 700

$ 20,199

Engine:
689cc, DOHC, 270 ° parallel twin
Power:
53.7kW( 72hp) @ 9000rpm
Torque:
68Nm @ 6500rpm
Tank capacity: 16 litres
Gears / drive:
Six speed, chain
Seat height:
875mm
Wheels:
21F / 18R-inch, tube-type
Weight:
208kg fuelled

The Ténéré 700 remains very much the bike we know and love with the 2025 revamp. It hasn’ t changed the bike, just made sure it remains relevant and up to date. It’ s still in essence a simple machine, there’ s no endless variations in modes or rider aids, it remains that rock-solid base for your personal adventure designs, whether you want to go rally racing or full-on touring. The revamp has probably added no more than a 5 % uplift in performance, yet it’ s still a very attractive proposition and even with ever-hotter competition, it still wins sales by just being having the Ténéré name. It’ s won its kudos over more than three decades of being there, on the pistes, the trails and the roads( less travelled).

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