Posted on October 8, 2025 by Michael Le Pard
When you ride the 2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally you’re riding the ultimate adventure bike for off-road riding. Powered by Yamaha’s award-winning CP2 engine and housed in a tough yet lightweight steel frame designed to take on the toughest terrain, the Rally takes the Ténéré 700 to a new level. It’s a motorcycle for those who want to live life without limits.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2026 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally: SEEK THE NEXT HORIZON.
Introducing the new 2026 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally…
Any motorcycle carrying the Ténéré name has a lot to live up to. The model was first introduced in the mid-1980s and was a dominant force at the infamous Paris Dakar Rally. The Ténéré 700 Rally is the latest motorcycle to wear the name with pride. It’s more than a badge, it’s an ethos and a
promise to customers. As the ultimate lightweight adventure bike, it’s been designed for discerning riders who want to tackle the toughest terrain.
With styling and a heritage livery paying homage to those legendary Dakar winning Ténéré’s of the 1980s, there’s no doubting the Ténéré 700 Rally follows in the tyre tracks of giants. Ergonomics are optimized for optimal control and performance, with the fuel tank design and narrow rally
seat maximizing knee grip when standing on the rally-spec serrated titanium footpegs. This is the motorcycle with which Yamaha’s offcial rally raid team takes on the toughest terrain in the world. Put simply, it’s a Ténéré. It’s tough.
2026 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- Fully adjustable long-travel 43mm KYB front forks
- Rear shock with increased stroke and full adjustability
- Exclusive ’80s Paris-Dakar inspired livery
- High level rally front fender
- Dedicated one-piece rally seat
- Off-road focused ergonomics
- 6.3-inch colour TFT with Raid theme, connectivity and navigation
- Tough steel frame to cope with extreme conditions
- Lightweight titanium footpegs and heavy duty 4mm aluminium skid plate
- Latest EU5+ 690cc four-stroke CP2 engine
- YCC-T electronic throttle and ride modes
The symbiosis of rider and machine requires a motorcycle which prioritises strength, simplicity and adaptability. The Ténéré 700 Rally embraces this philosophy. The YCC-T electronic throttle system brings with it a new level of adjustability with features like ride modes, traction control and switchable ABS all coming as standard. Two throttle maps can be selected, while ABS and TCS can be easily switched off when required – giving the expert rider full control when the going gets tough, keeping a motorcycle which is pure, uncomplicated and in line with the concept which has made the Ténéré an icon for over four decades.
Push your limits
When you ride the Ténéré 700 Rally you’re riding the ultimate adventure bike for off-road riding. Powered by Yamaha’s award-winning CP2 engine and housed in a tough yet lightweight steel frame designed to take on the toughest terrain, the Rally takes the Ténéré 700 to a new level. With fully adjustable rally developed suspension from KYB, 255mm of ground clearance and a specification designed to give the rider ultimate control in the most extreme conditions, it’s a motorcycle for those who want to live life without limits.
Featuring rally-bred technology including fully adjustable long travel KYB front forks with strengthened tubes, a 4mm aluminium sump guard, lightweight serrated titanium footpegs and slimline bodywork, the Ténéré 700 Rally is one seriously purposeful adventure bike. Distinguishing this Rally version is a unique heritage-inspired colour scheme with gold coloured wheels and Yamaha’s iconic speed block design, topped o with the high level front mudguard synonymous with desert racers.
With a dominating saddle height of 910mm, the Ténéré 700 Rally’s new seat, re-designed fuel tank and modified clutch cover offer more flexibility for you to move around o -road. The cockpit features a new 6.3″ TFT dashboard, which comes with a unique ‘Raid’ layout that presents only the most relevant information you need when taking on the most challenging terrain. Displayed in the style of a rally road book, it’s one of three dashboard layouts and just one of the ways in which you can personalize your riding experience and adapt it to the conditions.
2026 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Fully adjustable long travel KYB front forks
The Ténéré 700 Rally features high end, fully-adjustable 43mm KYB front forks. With strengthened tubes and a special coating to reduce stiction, the fork stroke is increased by 20mm over the standard Ténéré 700, to give a front wheel travel of 230mm and a massive 255mm of ground clearance.
Rear shock with increased stroke and full adjustability
Designed to work in perfect harmony with the front forks, the Ténéré 700 Rally’s rear suspension unit is engineered to excel in the harshest conditions. Offering 220mm of wheel travel, 20mm more than the standard Ténéré 700, it features a completely redesigned rear linkage and
shock absorber. A large bump stop is used to handle rough terrain, while the unit features a piggyback reservoir with aluminium body to keep internal oil temperature down for consistent damping in all conditions. As you would expect, it is fully adjustable, with a hand adjuster allowing preload to be changed without any tools.
Exclusive heritage Looks
Celebrating the storied history of the Ténéré, the Ténéré 700 Rally pays homage to the past with a stunning 80s heritage livery, complemented by gold coloured spoke wheels and Yamaha’s iconic speedblock design. With its high level front fender and classic Ténéré silhouette, there’s no mistaking the DNA of this real adventure motorcycle, built for the most discerning riders.
High level rally front fender
Completing the distinctive Ténéré look is the iconic high level front fender. Colour matched and designed to be practical as well as beautiful, the higher fender reduces mud splatter in sloppy conditions and eliminates the risk of mud clogging between the tyre and guard.
Dedicated one-piece rally seat
Unique to this model, the dedicated one piece rally seat o ers a slightly higher and more upright riding position than the saddle found on the standard Ténéré 700. Additional padding combines with the taller suspension to give a commanding 910mm seat height, 35mm higher than standard, with the premium dual material cover coming embossed with a Rally logo. The saddle is shaped to o er greater off-road control while standing, while also
increasing comfort in the seated position.
Off-road focused ergonomics
The Ténéré 700 Rally has been carefully updated to offer an even greater sense of unity between rider and machine. The new fuel tank has been moved forward and the fuel cap sits lower for improved weight distribution, while the shape is narrower to offer improved knee grip for maximum control on all kinds of surfaces. This is complemented by the at rally seat which is narrow and makes it easy to shift your weight around when riding o road.
2026 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ TBA USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ TBA CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
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2026 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
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2026 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Engine type 4-stroke; 2-cylinder; Liquid-cooled; DOHC; 4-valves
Displacement 689cc
Bore x stroke 80.0 x 68.6 mm
Compression ratio 11,5 : 1
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 system Electronic Fuel Injection
Maximum power 54,0 kW (73,4 PS) @ 9.000 rpm
Maximum torque 68,0 Nm @ 6.500 rpm
Limited power version N/A
Fuel consumption 4.3 L/100 km
CO2 emission 100 g/km
Chassis
Frame double cradle; Steel tube backbone
Front suspension system Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Front travel 230 mm
Rear suspension system link suspension; Swingarm
Rear travel 220 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
Caster angle 27º
Trail 105 mm
Dimensions
Overall length 2.370 mm
Overall width 935 mm
Overall height 1.490 mm
Seat height 910 mm
Wheel base 1.595 mm
Minimum ground clearance 255 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 210 kg
Fuel tank capacity 16,0 L
Oil tank capacity 3 L
Screen & Connectivity
Adaptive Cruise Control No
Screen type TFT
On-screen Navigation MyRide turn-by-turn
Smartphone Connectivity MyRide
Screen size 6.3 inch
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