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WORLD TOUR
This year marks the 40-year anniversary of the iconic Ténéré . Since its inception in 1983 with the XT600Z , the Ténéré has captivated the hearts and minds of adventure enthusiasts around the globe .
Over the past four decades , the Yamaha Ténéré has forged its legacy as a symbol of the adventure spirit , exploration and resilience . From conquering the treacherous terrains of the Paris-Dakar Rally to inspiring riders to push the boundaries of what is possible , the Ténéré has become a true legend in the motorcycle world .
In the decades since Cyril Neveu claimed a historic double victory in the first and second Paris-Dakar rallies in 1979-80 on the XT500 , Team Yamaha has accomplished some incredible rallying achievements . Ténéré icons such as Jean-Claude Olivier , Serge Bacou , and ‘ Monsieur Dakar ’ Stéphane Peterhansel , whose record of six Yamaha victories that began in 1991 remains unbeaten to this day , took their machines across some of the world ’ s most demanding terrain .
Most recently , legendary adventurer and Yamaha ambassador Nick Sanders finished his latest trip around the globe on his Ténéré 700 , while factory riders Pol Tarrés , Rodney Faggotter and Alessandro Botturi continue to make rally racing history on their the GYTRkitted Ténéré 700 World Raids .
In celebration of this momentous occasion , Yamaha is bringing a full 40th anniversary Ténéré tour to international locations throughout the remainder of 2023 . From historic Ténéré production machines to actual classic Dakar race bikes , there will be plenty to see and do at these stops for fans , casual onlookers , and everyone in between .
Since the Ténéré line is still going strong in 2023 , of course , Yamaha will also have new bikes available for participants to test ride at these events . This tour also marks the first public appearances of the new Ténéré 700 World Rally , which was crafted partly in honor of the 40th anniversary of the line and bears a special livery in tribute to six-time ( still unbeaten ) Dakar winner Stéphane Peterhansel .
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