When the first Dakar Rally took place back in 1979 it gave the Yamaha XT a chance to prove itself in the world’s toughest race. XT riders won this legendary event in ’79 and ’80, and inspired the development of the original Ténéré in 1983 – Yamaha’s iconic adventure bike that changed the world of motorcycling.
40 years on, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 is capturing the imagination of a new generation of riders who want to discover what’s over the next horizon. For 2023 the exclusive Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition comes with heritage rally colours, 3-mode switchable ABS and a refreshed TFT meter with smartphone connectivity.
Featuring white and red racing livery, speedblock graphics and gold rims, the Ténéré 700 Rally Edition pays tribute to the factory bikes raced in Dakar. With its premium components and pure Ténéré DNA, this is Yamaha’s ultimate heritage adventure bike.
- High torque 690cc, 4-stroke, CP2 EU5-compliant engine
- Dedicated rally seat
- Slim, compact and ergonomic body and seat
- Akrapovič slip-on muffler
- 5-inch colour TFT meter with smartphone connectivity
- Heavy-duty skid plate
- Radiator protector
- 3-mode switchable ABS
- Lightweight double cradle tubular steel frame.
- Equipped with full LED lighting and USB socket
- Off-road hand grips
- Grip pads
- Ready for QSS (Quick Shift System)
The original Ténéré helped to make Yamaha the most successful brand in the Dakar, with XT models taking 18 podiums in the first 6 editions of the world’s toughest race. The pure race-bred DNA that conquered the desert has been passed through the generations to the new Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition. And it shows.
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