YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ 700 WORLD RAID
Following the huge success of the Ténéré 700 Yamaha has revealed what it calls the ultimate long distance Yamaha adventure bike that is designed to offer a whole new horizon to everyone who has the spirit of adventure .
Equipped to go further than any previous Ténéré , and featuring the most advanced specification that includes state-of-the-art suspension for added confidence and comfort , improved ergonomics , rally-inspired styling and multi-mode instruments with incoming call and text message notifications , the Ténéré 700 World Raid is a motorcycle that can make the world seem a much smaller place .
The new 23-litre dual side-mounted fuel tanks are designed to bring peace of mind on the longest trip and eliminate the range anxiety that every rider has experienced when the reserve light starts to flash - an issue that many Aussie ADV riders are familiar with . In typical usage conditions these new tanks are estimated to be able to give a range of up to 500km , giving a higher level of autonomy that makes the Ténéré 700 World Raid a master of the wilderness .
The unique twin side-mounted design offers a number of significant advantages compared to simply making the tank higher and wider in order to increase its capacity . By having two separate tanks that are positioned lower , and locating the fuel pump in a lower position in one of the tanks , the bike ’ s centre of gravity can be kept almost the same as with the existing Ténéré 700 that has a 16-litre tank – helping to maintain agile handling despite the increased weight of a larger fuel load . The vehicle mass is further centralised , with an ideal weight distribution between front and rear .
An important feature of this new layout is that the highest point on the new twin sidemounted tanks is lower than the top of the tank on the Ténéré 700 , reducing the height difference between the tank and seat to give a much flatter profile for increased rider mobility and easier front / rear weight shifting when riding off road .
Another benefit of this dual tank design is that the movement of the fuel is limited , compared to a one big tank layout and this gives benefit especially while cornering . And finally , the Ténéré 700 World Raid ’ s dual side-mounted fuel tanks are not only a reminder of the bike ’ s desert rally heritage , but are also clear evidence of the DNA this new adventure model shares with some of Yamaha ’ s most successful factory race bikes .
As well as the reduced height of the new dual tank design , the Ténéré 700 World Raid also benefits from a new 890 mm high seat that gives a much flatter profile for a smoother transition between the seat and tank . This design enables the rider to move backwards and forwards with minimal effort when shifting their body weight to maintain control on rough terrain , and the new ergonomics are suited to both sit down and stand up riding positions .
The seat ’ s two-piece design allows for the easy removal of the rear section to enable the fitment of accessories such as a rack or luggage . The seat is made from two different kinds of leather , with a high grip zone in the centre and a smoother zone that enables freedom of movement while riding .
The new 5 inch colour TFT meter is linked with the bike ’ s Communication Control Unit ( CCU ) which talks to the MyRide app , giving connectivity in the form of text message and incoming call notifications that are displayed on the instrument panel – and mobile battery status is displayed as soon as a connection is established .
This connectivity and the ability to identify any technical issues that need rectifying provide added peace of mind and reassurance to adventure riders , especially when they are taking part in long distance trips in unfamiliar territory .
Access to the relevant information is crucial on every long distance expedition , and Ténéré 700 World Raid riders can choose from three different themes on the new 5in colour TFT meter .
The ‘ Explorer ’ screen layout features a modern digital
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