Triumph Tiger 800 Xc vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 800 Xc
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
94 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
79 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
94 hp @ 9,250 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
79 Nm @ 7,850 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 800 Xc
8.0/10
"The most characterful middleweight adventure bike you can buy used."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Early gearboxes feel notchy
−Standard suspension disappoints enthusiasts
−Cooling hoses age poorly
Yamaha Tenere 700
8.5/10
"The adventure bike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable CP2 engine
+Lightweight for the class
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Fuel range genuinely disappointing
−Vibration noticeable above 80mph