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2025 YAMAHA TENERE 700 ($10,999) ENGINE Parallel-Twin DISPLACEMENT 689cc BORE X STROKE 80mm x 68.6mm VALVETRAIN DOHC, 8 Valves FUELING EFI HORSEPOWER (CLAIMED) 72.4 hp at 9000 rpm TORQUE (CLAIMED) 50 lb-ft at 6500 rpm TRANSMISSION 6-Speed CLUTCH Wet, Multi-Plate FRAME Tubular Steel, Double Cradle, Single Unit HANDLEBARS Tapered Aluminum FRONT SUSPENSION KYB Coil Spring, compression, rebound and preload adjustable REAR SUSPENSION KYB, Single Shock, Linkage, Fully Adjustable FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 8.3 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 7.9 in. FRONT BRAKE Brembo, 4-Piston Calipers, Dual 282mm Discs w/ Selectable ABS REAR BRAKE Brembo, 2-Piston, 245mm Disc w/ Selectable ABS FRONT WHEEL / TIRE Spoked / 90/90R-21 in. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR REAR WHEEL / TIRE Spoked / 50/70R-18 in. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR RAKE 27.0° WHEELBASE 62.8 in. SEAT HEIGHT 34.4 in. FUEL CAPACITY 4.2 gal. WEIGHT (WITH FUEL) 459 lbs. P102 RIDE REVIEW I 2025 YAMAHA TENERE 700 have found that we can get 200 miles out of a tank when riding off-road, but some high-speed highway riding will drop you below that, which could be a problem if you are riding with buddies who have more range. If you are more into riding in the dirt, you likely won't have a problem but keep this in mind if longer range is important to you. After living with my personal Tenere for the last three years, my only gripe is its weak rear brake, which we complained about in previous reviews. The Brembo rear caliper and master cylinder combo is mushy and has a lot of throw at the pedal. Unfortunately, the updated ABS options on the 2024 and 2025 Tenere did not address this weakness. I purchased an af - termarket Camel ADV lever with a different ratio, and I regularly bleed the brakes to maintain decent performance. I have had the opportunity to ride nearly all the other ADV bikes in the 651-900 category over the years. Some have more advanced suspensions, more power, and sophisticated electronics, but they also come with much higher price tags and not enough performance benefits to justify those costs for my budget. The 2025 Tenere 700 narrows the gap in performance and technology but remains a great deal at a $10,999 MSRP. I believe that is enough to keep the Tenere in the running for the top spot on the sales charts, and it has me considering replacing the 2021 model in my garage. CN lights look great and the color- matched handguards look good and appear to be a little stron- ger than the previous versions. The Tenere has always been a nice-looking bike and the subtle changes only enhance that. So, what hasn't changed? Ongoing Features, Good and Bad Most ADV riders will be very happy with the performance and durability of the Tenere, and other than a few new electronic items (the electronic throttle in particular), which some may be worried about being a weak link, this is a proven platform. Most of the other bikes in this category have electronic throttles and power modes, so you don't have a lot of options with cable throttles. The comfortable ergonomics for both sitting and standing have only improved with the new footpegs, seat, bodywork, fuel tank and (for some people) the clutch cover. The standard windscreen, which was also updated to a new one-piece unit, is not adjustable but does not appear to be necessary. It is out of the way for off-roading and provides decent wind protection on the road. The new fuel tank still holds 4.2 gallons, which is on the small side compared to some other bikes in the class. For comparison, the KTM 890/790 Adventures carry 5.3 gallons, the Triumph Tiger 900 holds 5.3 gallons, the Aprilia Tuareg holds 4.7 gallons, and the Honda Transalp holds 4.5 gallons. We