Yamaha Tdm 900 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
Yamaha Tdm 900
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
86 hp @ 7,500 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tdm 900
8.0/10
"A genuinely brilliant all-rounder that the market still hasn't figured out."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular attention
−Forks weep on tired examples
−Polarising slab-sided styling
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
