Yamaha Tenere 700 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tenere 700
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
8.5/10
"Buy it used, fix the seat, and never look back."
Pros
+Bulletproof CP2 engine
+Öhlins suspension genuinely excellent
+Lightweight for adventure class
Cons
−Stock seat absolutely terrible
−Screen vibrates annoyingly
−Wind protection fairly poor