Yamaha has updated its popular middleweight adventure motorcycle, the Tenere 700and Tenere 700 Rally Edition for 2023.
- The 2023 Tenere 700 and Tenere 700 Rally Edition features a new dash and electronic package.
- The Tenere 700 is powered by Yamaha’s high-torque CP2 engine.
The Tenere 700 has continued to be a hit among adventure riders since its introduction in 2019, with the bike’s success contributed by its off-road capability as well as excellent value for money compared to the rest of its competitors.
What’s new?
Riders will appreciate the new instrumentation that comes in the form of a 5-inch TFT colour display replacing the outdated LCD digital dash.
The new dash also features smartphone connectivity that can be connected to a smartphone which feeds incoming calls, emails and text messages.
The new display also allows riders to link it to the Yamaha My Ride app.
Other notable updates include pre-wiring for a quickshifiter, USB port, redesigned brake lever and LED turn signal.
Electronically, the 2023 Tenere 700 gets new and improved three switchable ABS modes; ON, OFF and REAR OFF.
Other features available on the 2023 Tenere 700 and 700 Rally Edition include:
- lightweight double-cradle tubular steel frame
- adjustable 43mm upside-down forks
- remotely adjustable rear suspension
- 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel
- 16L fuel tank
- handguards
Powering the 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 and Tenere 700 Rally Edition is the high torque 690cc 4-stroke, CP2 Euro5-compliant engine that puts out 72.3hp @ 8,750rpm and 67Nm @ 6,500rpm. Power is delivered to the rear wheel via a 6-speed manual transmission with a final chain drive.
Meanwhile, the Rally Edition is fitted with a dedicated rally seat, radiator protector and Akrapovic slip-on muffler as standard.