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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 YAMAHA TENERE 700
styling. The fuel tank has a dif-
ferent shape that moves the fuel
lower and forward,
and there
is a new fuel cap. The optional
quickshifter now works up and
down (P/N BRL-E81A0-V0-00,
cost $199.99). These updates
added approximately seven
pounds (now claimed at 459
pounds, ready to ride with a full
tank) and increased the MSRP
to $10,999. The big question is,
will these updates be enough to
help keep the Tenere at the top
of the sales charts? And more
importantly, do these updates
really make the Tenere better?
Let's find out.
the Yamaha accessory catalog.
With those updates, we were sur
-
prised to see that Yamaha made
another
round of significant
updates for the 2025 model year.
The latest Tenere edition
includes a new chip-controlled
throttle, two selectable power
modes (Sport and Explorer),
traction control, a larger 6.3-inch
TFT dash, new switchgear and
turn signal functions, upgraded
suspension, a redesigned air
intake for improved torque, new
quad-LED headlights, a new
clutch cover for improved leg
-
room, wider footpegs, a flatter
seat and updated rally-inspired
What's
Changed?
To refresh your memory, the
2024 Tenere featured a new
five-inch TFT dash, new LED turn
signals, and a new ABS system
with three setting options. The
'24 dash also allowed you to
connect your smartphone via the
Yamaha Y-Connect app, enabling
you to monitor fuel consumption
history, the last parking location,
maintenance interval alerts, and
a riding log. You could also see
incoming calls and text notifica
-
tions. The '24 Tenere added a
wire
harness update that allowed
for an up-only quickshifter from
Despite several updates to the 2024 model, Yamaha added further important updates to the
2025 model, aiming to maintain its position at the top of the 651-900cc ADV category.
