I am a fan of the Yamaha Tenere and
bought the 2021 model. I like the simplicity
of the lack of electronics (just a single but-
ton to turn the ABS on or off), the capable
motor,
and the decent suspension. There
are certainly more powerful ADV bikes
with high-tech electronics packages
and higher performance suspension,
but for most people who use a midsize
ADV bike, the Tenere 700 is hard to
beat in bang-for-the-buck.
The 2024 Tenere gets a new five-inch
TFT dash, LED turn signals and ABS
system with three setting options. The
new dash has a rally-inspired vertical
mounting position with two graphic
themes from which to choose (Explorer
and Street). You can now connect your
smartphone via the Yamaha Y-Connect
app, enabling you to monitor fuel con
-
sumption history, the last parking location,
maintenance
interval alerts and a riding
log. You can also see incoming calls and
text notifications. The new ABS system
now has three different settings: front and
rear on, rear-wheel ABS off/front on, and
front and rear ABS off. The new dash
options and ABS are controlled by a
new right-side handlebar thumb scroll
switch. There is also an "ABS ON" but-
ton next to the TFT dash that lets you
quickly turn the ABS
back on when you
arrive at a highway section (but you
must stop to activate that).
Another notable update is an optional
quickshift device that can be added for
$200. The 2024 model wiring harness
has an added plugin to utilize that, so it
is unfortunately impossible to add this to
the prior generation Teneres. Speaking of
options, I have used the optional Rally Seat
on my bike, which is slightly taller, flatter,
RIDE REVIEW I 2024 YAMAHA TENERE 700
P86
The Yamaha Tenere
has topped the sales
charts for ADV bikes
between 651 and
900cc due to its great
bang-for-the-buck.
Can a few upgrades
hold off the new
competition in the sub
$11k MSRP range?
