is, until I start to tip it over. Then
I've always felt the T7 was top-
heavy, a little unpredictable, and
annoying for such an otherwise
approachable machine.
The new platform provides much
greater stability. This bike is easier
to ride than the standard version,
plain and simple. It has a more
planted, lower-center-of-gravity feel,
even with two more gallons of fuel
in the tank(s). I think the difference
is that the fuel's orientation relative
to the chassis is better for balance.
The new tanks are lower and wider,
placing more fuel weight lower in
the chassis than the 2025 and pre
-
vious standard versions. The bike
is also heavier, but it sure doesn't
feel like it. The fuel weight balance
is much lower than an aftermar
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ket tank can match, as well. Even
though the fuel extends farther out,
it never felt troublesome in three
days of riding. If you crank in the
steering damper, the bike simply be
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comes silent on winding mountain
dirt roads—zero front-end wobble,
zero rear-wheel slipping or snap-
ping, just rock-solid stability.
E L E C T R O N I C
OV E R L O R D S
I'm sure a lot of people will be
grouchy that the Tenere 700 has
a full suite of electronics now in
the World Raid. Well, I'm here to
tell you there isn't much to worry
about, and I think the Off-Road
modes for Traction and Slide Con
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trol are great. They allow quite a lot
of rear-wheel spin and slide before
Go places you really want to be on an
adventure motorcycle. The Tenere 700
World Raid is a great escape plan!
RIDE REVIEW I 2026 YAMAHA TENERE 700 WORLD RAID
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