Yamaha Ténéré 700 specs: can you green lane it?

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Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.

Full specs

Where the Yamaha Ténéré 700 sits

Wet weight against ground clearance for every bike in the finder that publishes both. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit. Tap a dot to open that bike.

Figures are manufacturer claims. Clearance is measured differently by different makers, so treat small gaps as a draw.

Will your feet reach?

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 has a 875mm seat. Enter your inside leg for a rough idea of how much foot you'll get down when stopped.

Range against similar bikes

Real-world range from tank size and typical economy, against the bikes closest to it in weight and type. Out on the lanes, fuel stops are often further apart than on a road ride.

Range only. Hard off-road riding and headwinds use more fuel, so plan fuel stops with margin.

Tyres that fit the Yamaha Ténéré 700

It runs a 90/90-21 front and a 150/70-18 rear. 44 tyres in our Tyre Finder are made in at least one of those sizes, ranked by green lane score.

Sizes are for the standard UK model and can change between model years. Check the size on your own tyre sidewall, and ask your dealer before fitting a different size. Our size lists come from maker and retailer listings and can miss sizes, so a tyre shown for one end may still be made in your other size. Check the maker's size chart.

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What we actually found

Owners widely regard the T7 as the benchmark for pure, analogue adventure riding. Riders consistently praise the 689cc CP2 parallel twin for its linear, tractor-like low-rpm traction, making loose climbs and slick mud easy to manage without relying on electronic rider aids. The standing ergonomics receive high marks, but owners frequently caution that its tall stance and 205kg wet weight become a serious workout if dropped in deep bogs.

Pros for green laning

• Tractable CP2 engine: the 689cc parallel twin (73.4hp/68Nm) has an ultra-linear torque delivery, providing controllable traction over wet grass, gravel, and mud.
• Off-road wheel and tyre sizing: standard 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels give direct access to the entire range of aggressive road-legal enduro rubber.
• Rally-bred ground clearance: 240mm of clearance paired with 210mm front and 200mm rear suspension travel glides over deep ruts and rocky steps.
• Intuitive off-road electronics: simple handlebar switchgear allows instant switching to Off-Road ABS (rear off or full off) with zero intrusive traction control interference.

Cons and limitations

• Weight in technical bogs: at 205-208kg wet, lifting it solo out of deep mud or clay ruts requires substantial physical effort.
• Tall standard seat height: an 875mm flat bench seat combined with a top-heavy centre of gravity can intimidate shorter riders when forced to dab on uneven terrain.
• Exposed exhaust hanger: the standard low-slung silencer and welded subframe exhaust hanger are vulnerable to bending inward against the swingarm in right-side drops.
• Basic high-speed wind management: the stock upright rally screen causes buffeting for taller riders on prolonged motorway link transits.

Sources: Yamaha official spec sheet, MCN Ténéré 700 review, Ténéré 700 owner forum.