Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx: 95 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Tenere 700: 72 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
79 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
236 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 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
236 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L 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 Xcx
8.0/10
"A genuinely versatile adventure triple that rewards experienced riders buying smart."
Pros
+Exceptional triple engine character
+Confidence-inspiring off-road ability
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−Fuelling jerky at low speeds
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Mediocre stock screen buffeting
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
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