Ténéré legend continues: 2022 Ténéré 700 and Ténéré 700 Rally Edition

Ténéré legend continues
Few other bikes can trace their lineage right back to the start of the adventure movement. When Thierry Sabine organised the very first Paris-Dakar rally in 1979 the bike to ride was the Yamaha XT500. This tough single cylinder machine won the world’s toughest event in 1979 and 1980 – and its runaway success inspired Yamaha’s engineers and designers to develop the first ever Ténéré in 1983.
With its big fuel tank, tough chassis with long travel suspension, and a rugged high-torque engine, the original XT600 Ténéré is one of the most significant models in Yamaha’s history.

Its importance in the development of the adventure scene cannot be understated. Because not only did it make Rally Raid events accessible to every rider who wanted to live their dream and take on the ultimate 2-wheel challenge – the first Ténéré was also the first Yamaha that made round the world exploration accessible to anyone with the desire to seek out new challenges.

During its 40 year history the Ténéré has constantly evolved, going from a single cylinder engine to a 2-cylinder layout with the 750cc Super Ténéré in 1989, and then the 1200cc Super Ténéré launched in 2010.

Ténéré 700 – Living life without limits
In 2019 Yamaha once again completely refreshed the concept with the launch of the Ténéré 700, one of the most eagerly awaited motorcycles of the decade. Driven by the company’s hugely successful 689cc CP2 high-torque engine fitted into a rugged new backbone chassis equipped with premium suspension – and featuring lightweight bodywork with an aggressive rally style quad LED headlight unit – the Ténéré 700 offered customers an alternative vision of how an Adventure bike should be built.

By creating a lighter, medium capacity machine with a real off road ability – and pitched at an affordable price – the Ténéré 700 was an immediate success all over Europe, with around 20,000 units sold each year.

This best-selling adventure model continues into 2022 with a range of new colours. The Icon Blue version is a dynamic new colour-way inspired by the factory’s race bikes, and features blue body panels and blue wheel rims. Midnight Black projects an understated and moody look, and features an all-black body with black wheel rims.

Deliveries to European Yamaha dealers will commence from the December 2021. Prices vary per region, so please contact the national Yamaha distributor for full information.

Ténéré 700 Rally Edition – Ride the Legend
Equipped with a range of Genuine Yamaha components including an Akrapovic slip-on muffler, heavy duty skid plate, LED flashers, chain guard, radiator protector and knee grip pads, the Ténéré 700 Rally Edition comes with exclusivity as standard.

For 2022 this model will be available in a new Heritage White colour featuring white bodywork with Yamaha’s famous red speed block graphics, as well as a red/black seat and gold coloured wheel rims.

Deliveries to European Yamaha dealers will commence from the December 2021. Prices vary per region, so please contact the national Yamaha distributor for full information.

Ténéré 700 / Ténéré 700 Rally Edition: Key Features

• 689cc 2-cylinder CP2 EU5 4-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC engine
• 270° crank with uneven firing sequence
• Strong linear torque, peak output 68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
• Steel backbone frame with double cradle
• 43 mm KYB inverted forks, adjustable, 210 mm travel
• Link-type rear suspension, adjustable, 200 mm travel
• Quad LED headlights, LED taillight
• Position adjustable (5 mm) front mudguard
• 282 mm dual wave front discs, Brembo calipers, ABS
• 245 mm rear wave disc, Brembo caliper, ASBS
• High tensile steel tubular backbone/double cradle frame
• Gravity cast aluminium swingarm
• 36-spoke lightweight aluminium wheels
• Tapered aluminium handlebars
• Pirelli Scorpion Rally tyres, 90/90-21 front, 150/70-18 rear
• A selection of seat height lowering parts are available as genuine accessories.

Ténéré 700 Rally Edition: Exclusive Features

• Dedicated Rally seat, dual material, Yamaha logo, 895 mm height
• Akrapovic slip-on muffler, carbon heat shield and removable Db killer
• Black handlebars
• Off-road hand grips, better controllability in muddy or dusty conditions
• Heavy duty skid plate, 4 mm thick aluminium with toolbox mounting points
• LED flashers, 9 LEDs per unit
• Knee grip pads, rubber textured design for added grip during stand-up riding
• Chain guard, laser-cut aluminium
• Radiator protector, aluminium mesh cover helps prevents damage from debris
• Heritage White colours and graphics with red speed block
• Red/black seat
• Gold coloured wheel rims
• A selection of seat height lowering parts are available as genuine accessories.

Yamaha Genuine Accessories and Adventure Clothing
Yamaha has developed a range of kits and individual Genuine Accessories that enable Ténéré 700 owners to easily personalise their motorcycle to suit their next adventure.

Customers can order the kits and accessories before collecting their new motorcycle, and have them fitted by their Yamaha dealer. All of the items in the kits can also be purchased individually, and in addition to the kit items, the Genuine Accessory list for all versions of the Ténéré 700 also includes Aluminium Side Cases, Headlight Protector, Waterproof Tank Bag and an Akrapovic Exhaust System.

Yamaha’s Adventure clothing line includes male and female jackets and trousers, as well as a selection of hoodies, T-shirts, gloves and more. The range is constantly evolving, and new products are added throughout the year.

MyGarage app
Yamaha’s MyGarage app is the quick and easy way for customers to build a virtual version of the Ténéré 700 with a range of Genuine Accessories while sitting at home with their smart phone or laptop. The free App allows users to add and remove accessories to create their ideal Ténéré 700, and the finished result can be viewed in 3D from every angle.

MyGarage takes the guesswork out of choosing which accessories to fit, and to make things even easier the customer’s final selection can be emailed to their chosen Yamaha dealer who will fit the selected Genuine Accessories to the new Ténéré 700.

For full information on Yamaha Genuine Accessories and Clothing or MyGarage please visit www.yamaha-motor.eu/gb

MyRide
Yamaha’s free MyRide app gives all Ténéré 700 riders the chance to get more enjoyment and information out of every ride, whether it’s a day out or a round-the-world adventure. Available for iOS and Android devices, it tracks and stores every route covered, and enables users to create their own story and add pictures which can be shared on social media.

MyRide allows all Ténéré 700 riders to review riding statistics including total distance, elevation, top speed, average speed, acceleration and lean angle, and then compare their data with fellow riders. The system can also alert the rider of any technical issues and even report them to a Yamaha dealer or designated contact.

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