Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid

Description

This is the ultimate long distance Yamaha adventure bike designed to offer a whole new horizon to everyone who has the spirit of adventure within their soul.

Equipped with high capacity dual fuel tanks and featuring the most advanced specification that includes state-of-the-art suspension for added confidence and comfort, improved ergonomics, rally-inspired styling and multi-mode instruments with incoming call and text message notifications, the Ténéré 700 World Raid is a motorcycle that can make the world seem a much smaller place.

Ténéré 700 World Raid key features:
• 23 litre capacity dual side-mounted fuel tanks
• Flat Rally inspired two-piece seat
• 5in colour TFT meter with mobile notification connectivity
• USB type A
• 3-mode switchable ABS
• High specification 43 mm KYB front forks, 230 mm travel
• Öhlins adjustable steering damper
• Aluminium piggyback rear shock, 220 mm wheel travel
• High windscreen, easy to remove side deflectors and LED flashers
• Fully new cockpit area and new front cowling
• New larger rider footrests with easy-to-remove rubber inserts
• 3-piece aluminium engine guard
• New aluminium die-cast engine support
• New radiator grille

Ténéré 700 World Raid standard features:
• Quad LED headlights, LED taillight
• Position adjustable (5 mm) front mudguard
• 282 mm dual wave front discs, Brembo calipers, ABS
• 245 mm rear wave disc, Brembo caliper, ABS
• High tensile steel tubular backbone/double cradle frame
• Gravity cast aluminium swingarm
• 36-spoke lightweight aluminiumwheels
• Tapered aluminium handlebars Pirelli Scorpion Rally tyres, 90/90-21 front, 150/70-18 rear
• High-torque CP2 engine
• Air cleaner box with forward facing intake duct

23-litre capacity dual side-mounted fuel tanks
The new 23-litre dual side-mounted fuel tanks are designed to bring peace of mind on the longest trip and eliminate the range anxiety that every rider has experienced when the reserve light starts to flash – an issue that many Aussie ADV riders are familiar with. In typical usage conditions these new tanks are estimated to be able to give a range of up to 500km, giving a higher level of autonomy that makes the Ténéré 700 World Raid a master of the wilderness.

Flat seat for improved rider agility
As well as the reduced height of the new dual tank design, the Ténéré 700 World Raid also benefits from a new 890 mm high seat that gives a much flatter profile for a smoother transition between the seat and tank. This design enables the rider to move backwards and forwards with minimal effort when shifting their body weight to maintain
control on rough terrain, and the new ergonomics are suited to both sit down and stand up riding positions.

The seat’s two-piece design allows for the easy removal of the rear section to enable the fitment of accessories such as a rack or luggage. The seat is made from two different kinds of leather, with a high grip zone in the centre and a smoother zone that enables freedom of movement while riding.

Five-inch colour TFT meter with mobile connectivity
The new 5in colour TFT meter is linked with the bike’s Communication Control Unit (CCU) which talks to the MyRide app, giving connectivity in the form of text message and incoming call notifications that are displayed on the instrument panel – and mobile battery status is displayed as soon as a connection is established.

This connectivity and the ability to identify any technical issues that need rectifying provide added peace of mind and reassurance to adventure riders, especially when they are taking part in long distance trips in unfamiliar territory.

Three-mode on/off road ABS
For optimal controllability in varying riding conditions the new Ténéré 700 World Raid is equipped with three-mode ABS that can be selected when the bike is stationary, via a specific menu available in the meter, operated by the right handle switch. Mode 1 is fully on, with both wheels benefitting from ABS as required legally while riding on public roads. Mode 2 and 3 have been introduced for non-public roads riding. In detail, Mode 2 (new function developed for Ténéré 700 World Raid) is front wheel on, rear wheel off, and this is the recommended mode for
terrain such as gravel tracks, where low levels of grip are likely to be experienced. Mode 3 is fully off, suitable for experienced riders who want to enjoy pure off road riding.

High specification 43mm KYB front forks, 230mm travel
For refined off road handling performance the suspension system on the Ténéré 700 World Raid features a number of significant upgrades. Newly designed 43 mm KYB front forks give 230 mm of wheel travel – 20 mm more than the Ténéré 700 – offering increased shock absorption potential on rough terrain. The new forks are equipped with a spring preload adjuster, in addition to the rebound and compression damping adjusters and air bleeding screw already featured on the Ténéré 700, enabling the rider to set the suspension to suit different terrain and loads.

Öhlins steering damper
For better controllability – particularly in off road riding situations – an Öhlins steering damper is fitted as standard equipment. Mounting position is close to the top triple clamp, allowing the rider to quickly adjust the unit to his preferred levels of feel and feedback on a variety of terrain, thanks to 18 different damping settings.

Full spec aluminium piggyback rear shock, 220mm wheel travel
The rear suspension has also been upgraded to match the new front forks, and features a revised linkage design with a piggyback type shock absorber with longer stroke. The rear suspension’s damping characteristics, spring rate and linkage ratios have all been optimised in order to give a comfortable ride on the road together with the ability to take some hard hits during off road exploration.

For consistent damping performance the new shock features an aluminium body for good heat dissipation, while the separate piggyback type oil reservoir prevents cavitation – and like the forks, the new shock gives 20mm more wheel travel, and is fully adjustable for spring preload, as well as compression and rebound damping.