Yamaha Tenere 700 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Ténéré 700 is genuinely one of the best used buys in adventure riding right now. That CP2 parallel-twin is bulletproof — owners are regularly hitting 40,000+ miles without major drama, which is exactly what you want to hear before handing over your cash. Check the chain and sprockets first, because some owners clearly never looked at them twice, and inspect the bash plate for serious impacts that might have kissed the sump. Used examples almost always come with aftermarket luggage, skid plates, and higher screens, which is honestly a bonus since factory equipment is pretty spartan. The suspension is competent rather than exceptional — if the previous owner did any serious off-road work, get the forks inspected for bent stanchions. It happens more than dealers admit. At current used prices, you're getting a bike that punches well above its weight. It's no GS, but it doesn't need to be. Light, flickable, and with real off-road capability — this is the adventure bike that actually gets used as one.