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Yamaha Ténéré 700: specs, versions and technical data

Yamaha’s 689 cc CP2 twin in a rally-style chassis on 21/18-inch spoked wheels. The 2025 update brought a lower 16 L tank, a one-piece seat, new bodywork and a frame reinforced at the rack mounts.

2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 kicking up dust on a dirt road at sunset
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 kicking up dust on a dirt road at sunset. Photo: Yamaha

Know your version. The 2025 Ténéré 700 changed the tank, seat, bodywork and the frame at the rack mounts. Check the model year when you compare specs.


Engine
690 cc parallel twin, unchanged for 2025 [src]
2025 tank
16 L, mounted lower and further forward [src]
2025 seat
One-piece seat replaces the two-piece design [src]
2025 frame
Reinforced at the luggage-rack mounts and backstay [src]
2025 seat height
875 mm (low version 860 mm) [src]
2025 wet weight
208 kg [src]

Specifications by version

Figures as published, with the source for each. When sources disagree we show the range rather than pick one.

SpecYamaha Ténéré 700 (2025+)
Engine689–690 cc parallel twin
Power (claimed)About 72–73 hp
Weight208 kg wet (claimed)
Seat height875 mm (low version 860 mm)
Fuel tank16 L
Wheels21 / 18 in spoked
Suspension travel210 mm front, 200 mm rear, fully adjustable (standard model)
US price$10,999 plus destination

Sources: motorcycle.com · motorcycles.news · cyclenews.com. Where sources disagree we show the range.

Model history

Which Ténéré 700 do you have?

Model years and the changes that matter, with sources.

  1. 2019

    First model year

    The 689 cc CP2 twin in a rally-style chassis.

  2. 2025

    Major update

    New 16 L tank mounted lower, one-piece seat, new bodywork, reinforced rack mounts. [src]

  3. 2025

    Heavier and taller

    208 kg wet; seat 875 mm, or 860 mm on the low version. [src]

Tyres and wheels

Stock tyre sizes and rims

Always confirm against the sidewall of the tyres on your bike and your owner’s manual, including the load and speed rating.

Version and yearsFrontRearRimsSource
Yamaha Ténéré 700
All years (2019 on)		90/90-21 54V150/70R18 70VSpoked 21/18, tube-type (TT) per Michelin's listingmichelinman.com

Read the Ténéré 700 tyre guide →

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Calculators for your Ténéré 700

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Put your bike’s numbers in: gearing and cruising rpm, tyre size and speedometer error, sag and spring rate, charging budget, the fuel cost of luggage and power at altitude.

Gearing and chainRoad speed in gear calculatorSpeed at any rpm from primary, gear and final drive ratios and tyre size.Gearing and chainCruising rpm calculatorEngine rpm at a given road speed in any gear.Tyres and wheelsTyre size calculatorSidewall height, overall diameter and circumference from a size such as 120/70-17.Tyres and wheelsSpeedometer error after a tyre size changeHow far off the speedometer reads with a different tyre size.Chassis and suspensionSuspension sag calculatorStatic and rider sag from three measurements, as millimetres and percent of travel.Chassis and suspensionRear shock spring rate calculatorSpring rate for extra load (a heavier rider, passenger or luggage) through the linkage.ElectricalMotorcycle electrical load calculatorCan your charging system run heated grips, lights and a heated jacket? Spare capacity and battery drain.Performance and airLuggage drag and fuel range calculatorWhat panniers, a top box or a tall screen cost in power, fuel and range at cruising speed.Performance and airAltitude and temperature power loss calculatorAir density at altitude and how much power a naturally aspirated engine loses.Performance and airPower-to-weight ratio calculatorkW per tonne, hp per tonne and kg per hp, with or without the rider.Performance and airPayload and GVWR calculatorHow much rider, passenger and luggage the bike can legally carry, and what is left.Tyres and wheelsTyre pressure at altitude calculatorWhy your gauge reads higher on a mountain pass, and by how much.

In pictures

2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 in Icon Blue parked on a mountain track, side view
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 in Icon Blue parked on a mountain track, side view. Photo: Yamaha
Rider cornering a 2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 on a loose gravel trail
Rider cornering a 2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 on a loose gravel trail. Photo: Yamaha
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 leaning into a mountain road bend
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 leaning into a mountain road bend. Photo: Yamaha
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 airborne over a dirt crest
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 airborne over a dirt crest. Photo: Yamaha
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 in Icon Blue, studio shot
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 in Icon Blue, studio shot. Photo: Yamaha

Ténéré 700 guides and comparisons

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Ténéré 700 FAQ

What changed on the 2025 Ténéré 700?

Yamaha fitted a 16 litre tank that sits lower and further forward, a one-piece seat in place of the two-piece seat, a 6.3 inch TFT dash and YCC-T ride-by-wire with throttle maps. The frame was reinforced at the luggage-rack mounts and backstay. The 690 cc engine and its power figures carry over.