Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x: 100 hp @ peak (continuous rated ~46 hp) — Note: Zero rates power differently; peak figure is estimated hp, 229 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
190 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
100 hp @ peak (continuous rated ~46 hp) — Note: Zero rates power differently; peak figure is estimated
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
190 Nm @ 0 rpm (peak motor torque, instant delivery)
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
229 kg (curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.0 L/100km (energy consumption ~8–10 kWh/100km real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x
7.8/10
"Brilliant tech, but battery health check is absolutely non-negotiable."
Pros
+Savage, linear torque delivery
+Capable adventure-ready suspension
+Strong real-world range
Cons
−Battery replacement is expensive
−Used prices remain stubbornly high
−Fast charging still relatively slow
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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