Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally was introduced in 2022 as a more adventure-focused, rally-inspired variant of the standard T7, featuring enhanced off-road capability with longer suspension travel and rally-style ergonomics. It was developed to honor Yamaha's legendary Dakar Rally heritage and cater to serious adventure riders seeking a capable but accessible off-road machine. The model builds on the success of the base Ténéré 700, which itself debuted in 2019 and was praised for its lightweight twin-cylinder platform and genuine off-road performance.
72 hp
Power
68 Nm
Torque
204 kg
Weight
175 km/h (estimated)
Top Speed
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fuel
Faired
Body
What Buyers Should Know
Proven CP2 Engine
The 689cc parallel-twin engine is shared with the MT-07, which has hundreds of thousands of miles logged worldwide with very few major failures. It's considered one of Yamaha's most reliable modern powerplants.
Watch the Subframe
Some owners report subframe cracking under heavy off-road use or with added luggage weight — inspect welds carefully on used examples. Aftermarket subframe reinforcement kits are available as a preventive fix.
Strong Resale Value
The Ténéré 700 Rally holds its value exceptionally well due to limited production numbers and high demand from adventure riders. Used examples often sell close to or at original MSRP in good condition.
Full Specifications
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