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Offered alongside the
standard Yamaha Tenere
700 is now the Tenere
700 World Raid model,
which offers increased
fuel capacity, rider aids,
suspension travel, and
adventure touring features
like cruise control.
Coming To America: Yamaha's 2026
Tenere 700 World Raid
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amaha says it is bringing
its highly anticipated ad-
venture motorcycle, the Tenere
700 World Raid, to the United
States. "Built for riders seeking
the longest, most challenging
journeys, the 2026 Tenere 700
World Raid expands Yamaha's
Adventure Touring (ADV) lineup
with premium upgrades, new
components and the latest tech
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nology, elevating the Dakar-bred
long-distance adventure-tourer
to new horizons," says Yamaha.
The World Raid model fea
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tures Yamaha Chip Controlled
Throttle (YCC-T) with two power
modes, a six-axis IMU, lean-
sensitive traction control, slide
control and ABS. It also has a
one-piece seat, dual tanks and
updated bodywork.
In the chassis department,
the World Raid gets upgraded
KYB suspension that is fully
adjustable with nearly an inch
more wheel travel at both ends,
a stronger steel frame, a new
adjustable steering damper
and ergonomic updates that
Yamaha claims provide better
comfort and performance both
on- and off-road.
For highway cruising, the
World Raid is equipped with
cruise control and a switchable,
adjustable speed limiter "to
make adhering to speed limits
effortless."
The 2026 Tenere 700 World
Raid comes in Redline White
and Midnight Black colorways.
The World Raid will be avail
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able from U.S. dealers in May,
with an MSRP of $12,999. The
standard Tenere 700 returns in
2026 unchanged with the same
$10,999 MSRP.
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