2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Guide

2023 Yamaha Tenere 700
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2023 Yamaha Tenere 700: THE NEXT HORIZON IS YOURS.

Introducing the new 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700…

A lightweight, no compromise adventure bike with outstanding reliability opens up a new world of possibilities.

The 2023 Yamaha Ténéré 700 is a lightweight, no-compromise adventure motorcycle with one of the highest specifications in its class. Equipped with Yamaha’s popular 689 cc CP2 inline-twin engine and adventure-focused features, the Ténéré 700 is designed to deliver class-leading handling and agility in the dirt and high-speed, long-distance performance on the road – making it an extremely capable and versatile adventure bike.

When you’re riding the Ténéré 700, your future can be whatever you want it to be. Because this is a go-anywhere motorcycle than enables you to live life without limits, and experience a new feeling of total freedom.

Driven by a high-torque 690cc 2-cylinder EU5-compliant engine equipped with a special optimised transmission that gives you the ideal balance of power and control, this rally-bred long distance adventure bike is built to master a wide range of riding conditions on the dirt or asphalt.

The compact tubular chassis and slim bodywork offer maximum agility during stand up or sit down riding – and long travel suspension and spoked wheels give you the ability to get to anywhere you want. Just fill up and go! The Next Horizon is Yours.

ADVENTURE-FRIENDLY CP2 ENGINE

Yamaha’s 689 cc CP2 inline twin-cylinder engine produces strong and linear torque that gives instant throttle response and outstanding acceleration – attributes that make the Ténéré 700 a capable and versatile performer on and off the road. Producing maximum torque at 6,500 rpm, this engine offers the ideal balance of performance and controllability with excellent fuel economy.

RALLY-BRED FEATURES

Echoing the focused, purposeful design of rally-built “works” racing machines, the Ténéré 700 features a unique two-plus-two stacked LED headlight, protective windscreen and handguards, long-travel suspension and rally-style instruments. The cockpit is also designed to accommodate additional navigation devices, such as a GPS or rally road book.

ADVENTURE-READY SUSPENSION

Aggressive dirt riding requires capable suspension, so the Ténéré 700 utilizes a long-travel 43 mm inverted fork with 210 mm (8.3 in.) of travel. The beefy, inverted layout is highly flex-resistant to maintain precise steering and suspension action, and the fork is fully adjustable to match changing road and trail conditions. The fully adjustable, linkage-type rear shock is similarly outfitted for adventure, with 200 mm (7.9 in.) of travel, and a remote preload adjuster to easily fine tune for changing loads or riding conditions.

VERSATILITY

The Ténéré 700 flaunts its serious off-road intentions with 240 mm (9.5 in.) of ground clearance, tough 21/18-inch spoked wheels, switchable ABS, a flat seat, tapered handlebar and relaxed riding position whether sitting or standing. Asphalt riding showcases the Ténéré 700’s nimble, responsive handling, balanced ergonomics and smooth, linear power delivery from the CP2 inline twin-cylinder engine.

 

 

 

2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

  • High-torque 689 cc CP2 parallel-twin engine
  • Lightweight, double-cradle tubular steel frame
  • Slim, compact and ergonomic body and seat
  • Aggressive rally-bred face with four LED headlights and two LED position lights
  • Adjustable long-travel 43 mm upside down fork with 210 mm travel
  • Remotely adjustable link-type rear suspension with 200 mm travel
  • New colours & graphics
  • High torque 689cc, 4-stroke, CP2 EU5-compliant engine
  • Lightweight double cradle tubular steel frame.
  • Slim, compact and ergonomic body and seat.
  • Aggressive, rally-bred face, with 4-LED headlights.
  • Adjustable, long-travel, 43mm upside-down forks.
  • Remotely adjustable rear suspension.
  • 3-mode switchable ABS
  • 21-inch/18-inch spoke wheels, with adventure tyres
  • Rally-style cockpit, with tapered handlebars.
  • 5-inch colour TFT meter with smartphone connectivity
  • Equipped with full LED lighting and USB socket
  • Slim, long-range fuel tank, with 16-litre capacity
  • Screen and handguards give good rider protection
  • Ready for QSS (Quick Shift System)

 

 

2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

TOP FEATURES

  • Advanced Twin-Cylinder Engine
    The Ténéré 700 features a fuel-injected, 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine derived from Yamaha’s award-winning MT-07. This compact powerplant features an ideal power delivery for adventure riding, for tractable and controllable power in every riding condition.
  • Adventure-Focused Ergonomics
    The Ténéré 700 features a narrow body, slim fuel tank, and flat seat allowing maximum agility, enabling the rider to grip the tank whether sitting or standing, giving added confidence on dirt or asphalt. The protective fairing and handguards work with the tapered handlebar to ensure comfort on the longest rides.
  • Not Afraid To Get Dirty
    Highly adjustable, long-travel suspension is mated to dirt-ready spoked wheels mounting 21-inch front and 18-inch rear tires, ensuring that Ténéré 700 doesn’t shy away from aggressive riding when the pavement ends. The triple-disc brakes also feature selectable ABS, which can be disabled when desired for off-road riding.
  • Refinement Meets Durability
    Every aspect of the Ténéré 700 is built to combine Yamaha’s legendary reliability with impressive performance, from the compact LED headlights, to the strong and narrow steel frame, to the smooth counterbalanced motor, and crystal-clear LCD gauges.

 

ENGINE

  • Compact, High-Tech Engine
    Developed from the stellar MT-07 Hyper Naked sportbike, the Ténéré 700 engine combines exceptional reliability and exciting power delivery in a compact, fuel-efficient package. With an overall size similar to some single-cylinder motors, the 689cc fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, DOHC inline twin gives the Ténéré 700 a slim feel for exceptional off-road confidence, while the counterbalanced two-cylinder design provides smooth, long-legged power ideal for long days in the saddle.
  • Crossplane Crankshaft Concept
    The two-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s “Crossplane Crankshaft Concept” 270-degree crank—which traces its lineage directly to the Dakar-dominating XTZ750 race bikes—to provide linear torque development in response to the rider’s throttle input. The CP2 engine is also light, slim and compact, and offers an excellent level of rider/machine communication.
  • Offset Cylinder Design
    The CP2 engine shifts its cylinder bores slightly forward, towards the exhaust side. This offset reduces piston to cylinder wall friction, for enhanced reliability, more power and improved fuel economy.
  • Compact Stacked Transmission
    The six-speed transmission “stacks” the gearbox and the crankshaft in a triangular layout to keep the overall engine size shorter front-to-back, which optimizes engine placement in the frame for outstanding weight balance. The transmission ratios are designed to bring out the best of the low- to mid-speed torque and excellent response characteristics, letting the rider focus on the road or trail ahead.
  • Refined Fuel Injection
    Electronic fuel injection settings have been calibrated to deliver a balance between rapid response—perfect for technical riding off-road—and smooth, linear delivery ideally matched for flowing progress when back on pavement. Boasting excellent fuel economy, robust acceleration, and precise controllability on- and off-road, the result is an extremely versatile powerplant.

 

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION

  • Lightweight Double Cradle Frame Design
    A lightweight, high-strength tubular steel frame provides a tuned rigidity balance for nimble, responsive handling with the strength and durability needed to tackle the harshest terrain with confidence. The chassis utilizes a short 62.6-inch wheelbase for agility and boasts 9.5 inches of ground clearance to tackle whatever the trail throws at you.
  • Balanced Ergonomics
    The ability to shift body weight forward and rearward to suit the terrain is crucial in off-road riding situations, so the Ténéré 700 features a flat seat and slim body that allows maximum rider agility. The narrow body and fuel tank also enable the rider to grip the tank whether sitting or standing, giving added confidence whether you’re riding on dirt or asphalt.
  • Adventure-Ready Suspension
    Aggressive dirt riding requires capable suspension, so the Ténéré 700 utilizes a long-travel 43mm inverted fork with 8.3 inches of travel. The beefy inverted layout is highly resistant to flex to maintain precise steering and suspension action, and the fork is fully adjustable to match changing road and trail conditions. The linkage-type rear shock is similarly outfitted for adventure, with 7.9 inches of travel, and a remote preload adjuster to easily fine tune for changing loads or riding conditions.
  • Dirt-Ready Braking With Switchable ABS
    The Ténéré 700 features a pair of wave-style 282mm front discs, with rear braking handled by a 245mm wave-style rotor, for powerful deceleration that isn’t afraid of dirt and dust. ABS comes standard to boost rider confidence and prevent wheel lock-ups in reduced-traction conditions, but the Ténéré 700 gives riders the option of temporarily disabling the system for full manual control—ideal for the unique demands of challenging off-road conditions.
  • Durable Spoked Wheels
    Unlike many so-called adventure bikes which feature cast alloy wheels or road-biased tires, the Ténéré 700 flaunts its serious off-road intentions with tough spoked wheels mounting 21-inch front and 18-inch rear tires, ideal for both on- and off-road riding. Strong and lightweight, these wheels give riders a range of tire choices, from aggressive pure enduro tires to versatile dual-sport options.

 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

  • Rally-Bred LED Lighting
    Echoing the focused, purposeful design of rally-built “works” racing machines, the Ténéré 700 utilizes a clear headlight nacelle with quad LED headlights. This vertically-stacked two-plus-two headlight design provides aggressive looks and excellent visibility, while the LEDs themselves are bright, long-lasting and resistant to shock and vibration.
  • Protective, Versatile Cockpit
    The rally-inspired upper fairing and standard handguards ensure wind and weather protection ideal for long riding days. The taper aluminum handlebar is positioned for a relaxed riding position when sitting or standing on the pegs. The cockpit is also designed to accommodate additional navigation devices, such as a GPS or rally road book.
  • Rally-Style Instruments
    The lightweight instrument panel displays a wide range of information that can be absorbed without having to take your eyes off the road or track. The multi-function LCD display features gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, as well as average and instant fuel consumption and more.
  • Exceptional Range
    Thanks to the fuel efficient engine and compact 4.2-gallon fuel tank, the Ténéré 700 is ready for the Next Horizon, with a fuel range extending over 215 miles per fill-up.

 

 

 

 

 

2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $10499 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $13499 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £10100 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

Engine Type 689cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 8 valves
Bore x Stroke 80.0mm x 68.6mm
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection
Transmission 6-speed; wet multiplate clutch
Final Drive Chain
Suspension / Front 43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable; 8.3-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote
adjuster) and rebound damping; 7.9-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual 282mm hydraulic disc; selectable ABS
Brakes / Rear 245mm hydraulic disc; selectable ABS
Tires / Front 90/90R21 Pirelli® Scorpion® Rally STR
Tires / Rear 150/70R18 Pirelli® Scorpion® Rally STR
L x W x H 93.3 in x 35.6 in x 57.3 in
Seat Height 34.4 in
Wheelbase 62.8 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 27 Degrees
Trail 4.1 in
Maximum Ground
Clearance
9.4 in
Fuel Capacity 4.2 gal
Fuel Economy** TBD
Wet Weight*** 452 lbs
Warranty Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Color Team Yamaha Blue; Shadow Gray

 

 

2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

ENGINE
ENGINE Liquid-cooled, DOHC CP2 inline twin
DISPLACEMENT 689 cc
BORE AND STROKE 80 x 68.6 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO 11.5:1
FUEL DELIVERY Fuel injection
TRANSMISSION 6-speed, wet, multi-plate clutch
FINAL DRIVE Chain

CHASSIS
SUSPENSION (FRONT) 43 mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable; 210 mm (8.3 in.) travel
SUSPENSION (REAR) Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster), compression and rebound damping; 200 mm (7.9 in.) travel
BRAKES (FRONT) Dual 282 mm hydraulic discs; selectable ABS
BRAKES (REAR) 245 mm hydraulic disc; selectable ABS
TIRES (FRONT) 90/90R21 adventure tire
TIRES (REAR) 150/70R18 adventure tire

CRITICAL DATA
LENGTH 2,370 mm
WIDTH 905 mm
HEIGHT 1,455 mm
WHEELBASE 1,595 mm
RAKE / TRAIL 27 degrees/105 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 240 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 875 mm
FUEL CAPACITY 16 L
WET WEIGHT 204 kg
COLOUR(S) Team Yamaha Blue
Raven

 

 

2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details

Engine
Engine type 4-stroke;2-cylinder;Liquid-cooled;DOHC;EURO5
Displacement 689cc
Bore x stroke 80.0 x 68.6 mm
Compression ratio 11,5 : 1
Maximum power 54,0 kW (73,4 PS) @ 8.750 rpm
Limited power version N/A
Maximum torque 67,0 Nm (6.8 kg-m) @ 6.500 rpm
Lubrication system Wet sump
Clutch type Wet;Multiple Disc
Ignition system TCI
Starter system Electric
Transmission system Constant Mesh;6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Fuel consumption 4.3 L/100 km
CO2 emission 100 g / km
Fuel system Electronic Fuel Injection
Chassis
Frame double cradle;Steel tube backbone
Caster angle 27º
Trail 105 mm
Front suspension system Upside-down telescopic fork
Rear suspension system link suspension;Swingarm
Front travel 210 mm
Rear travel 200 mm
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm
Front tyre 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V
Rear tyre 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V
Dimensions
Overall length 2.370 mm
Overall width 905 mm
Overall height 1.455 mm
Seat height 875 mm
Wheel base 1.595 mm
Minimum ground clearance 240 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 204 kg
Fuel tank capacity 16,0 L
Oil tank capacity 2,6 L

 

 

 

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