THE COVERS ARE OFF ...
YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ 700
The covers have finally been lifted from the long-awaited
yamaha Ténéré 700.
Revealed at the 2018 eicma motorcycle show in milan,
italy, yamaha are hopeful that the 689cc machine will
re-establish yamaha at the top of the adventure market.
The “slim, compact” body is designed to be something
that provides maximum confidence to the rider on both
dirt and tarmac. It gives the rider the ability to shift body
weight to wherever it’s needed along the flat 880mm high
seat. In fact, the Ténéré is more akin to a full enduro bike
than an adventure tourer.
The 689cc parallel twin is said to be second to none,
with useable power and torque providing instant response
and acceleration. Yamaha say the Ténéré 700 has great
fuel economy that allows the rider to travel great distance
between fuel stops.
Yamaha have sat the engine
within a double cradle frame
that is not only narrow, but
light weight and rigid.
They say
it is one of the best handling bikes of its type. Perhaps
due to the rather compact 1590mm wheelbase. A 240mm
ground clearance lets the rider take on most obstacles.
The Ténéré 700 has the look of a racer, a direct link to
the yamaha factory racing machines. It’s an imposing
look and suits the overall styling of the bike. Behind the
four headlights and the rally style screen sits a cockpit
that too looks like it has been taken straight from a rac-
ing machine. The rider looks straight at a view that
would be home on any dakar machine.
Front and rear suspension is fully adjustable
with the rear preload able to be adjusted on
the fly to maximise the perfect setting for
comfort or adventure. Combined with the
front suspension yamaha say they
have a bike that is the
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