Built around Yamaha's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition relies on a 689 cc (42 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 72.4 HP (52.9 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 68 Nm (50.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 105.1 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Tenere 700 Rally Edition measures 204 kg (450 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.82 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 875 mm (34.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,595 mm (62.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.9-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 370 km (230 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
105.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.35 HP/kg (2.82 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~370 km (230 mi)
Engine
Displacement689.0 ccm (42.04 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power72.4 HP (52.9 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke80.0 x 68.6 mm (3.1 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, Multiple
DrivelineFuel consumption
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tube backbone, double cradle
Rake27.0°
Trail105 mm (4.1 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic fork
Front Travel210 mm (8.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, link
Rear Travel200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheelbase1595 mm (62.8 inches)
Ground Clearance240 mm (9.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-R21
Rear Tyre150/70-R18
Front BrakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS:
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