Triumph Tiger 900 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 900 vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Triumph Tiger 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 900
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 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 900
8.5/10
"A genuinely accomplished adventure bike that rewards sensible used buying."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Fairing mounting points crack
−Pricier used than rivals
−Wind noise above 80mph
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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