Is The Simple Tenere 700 a BETTER ADV BIKE?

The 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 only receives minor changes. The Tenere 700 redefines the essence of adventure by prioritizing simplicity without compromising on power and versatility. Does this simplicity make for a better ADV bike for adventure riding?

[michaelguzman]

From the point of view of this consumer, I applaud Yamaha's descision to minimize the electronic$. It makes sense for this kind of bike. The tech that IS on this bike complements it. Balance and rideability over weight and techno gadgetry any day. Great review. I only wish the old style CW magazine (from the 80's up to the 2000's were back on the stands. I hope that statement doesn't let on how old I am. If you are old enough to remember Brad Lackey, Bob Hannah, Kenney Roberts, Eddie Lawson, Fast Freddy Spencer & others... THAT old ! Guess many, but not all, millenials and later only pay homage to the digital gods these days. I miss the CW magazine of the 80's. Nevertheless, again, great review.

[McToasted]

700 cc bike with 70+ bhp is definitely more than sufficient for more than 90% of people. Bike are getting wayyyy bigger than they should be.

[Simon-dfku]

if Yamaha are really targeting this at the off-road crowd then why haven't they addressed the T7's biggest flaw, the exhaust hanger?

[MotoShaneGame]

I've got the 2020 T7, and honestly, my kids can sell it when i'm dead, unless I manage to kill it first.
Oh, and there is one good reason not to have TC and ride modes on a bike like this, because it's not ride by wire but cable EFI.

[martyn_g]

An “ADV” bike can be anything you want it to be. Ed March has gone all over the world on a C90. People have gone thru Mongolia on the original CB500X. Elspeth Beard was the first woman solo around the world on a BMW R60/6. There’s blokes who’ve done Nepal on Groms, and toured on Vespas - another guy did a RTW on a Scrambler Desert Sled. You don’t have to have “X” bike to prove you’re an “ADV” rider. It’s just bullshit marketing. Just grab whatever you’ve got, and go on an adventure. It doesn’t have to be a 90% super-enduro-off-road-trip to prove you’re a better adventurer with bigger balls than the rest😂

[jerricklim]

As a 2022 T7 owner with abt 49k km on it, i will never trade in for any other bikes except world raid.

The T7 is the best in its class, ultra reliable and very very good aftermarket accesories. The bad side is the tube tires....which in my opinion, not critical.

Some say they cant pick it up easily, i may suggest visiting ur local gym n start some crossfit training.

I did hard offroad, long distance touring with pillion, adventure rides into the unknown, never an issue. Unlike my former GSA and KTMs.

In this mad world, the simpler the bike, the more attractive it

[murlyn]

I have a 2023 T7. Absolutely fabulous bike for me. Quick, nimble and surprisingly good on the tar and great on dirt roads and ATV trails.I have had R1s, GXRS, a HD Electra Glide, dirt bikes, a DRZ, etc. This is the best all=around bike I have ever owned. There's plenty enough HP for fun riding. It's versatile, reliable and fun. I put soft luggage on, a taller windscreen, heated grips and ride it into very cold weather, 20F. I commute to work on it daily until the snow and ice arrive. I would rather have tubeless tires but I understand why it isn't sold with that option. It's a simple bike but it doesn't need to be complicated. It doesn't need different maps, it's power is very linear and easy to control.

[wb]

Just bought a T7 Rally, white with golden rims. I'm sitting in my garage admiring its beauty. I know there are better bikes out there and pricing is quite high, BUT as soon as I get on it I feel like the most awesome rally racer going on big adventures. Thats what I buy bikes for, feelings & dreams.

[scardaoni]

please don’t encourage them to put electronic mambo jumbo 🤢on this motorcycle. It’s the only one without it.🙏🇨🇦

[BrendonHart]

I have one, love it!! Jumped on my 1988 GSXR1100 after a 3000km ride and thought i need to sell position is very stressful on body as a yes i have ridden that bike 70000km so i know the discomfort 😊

[leandroflaherty]

Ugh, i hate ipad displays. Give me an analog tach and a small display for the "smart stuff". Less is more.

[appv]

Ride modes and traction control on a motorcycle is a bit cringe. People should really learn to ride before getting more bike than they can handle.

[JayBee-crjm]

Another touring bike review that doesn't even mention touring capabilities.

No mention of luggage, sub-frame strength, GVWR, ease of maintenance, fuel range, alternator output, etc.

[jimcurtis]

Hoping to get an older t7 as it had the most basic setup which I am looking for I don’t need tft screens or options of quickshifters I would use my exc 400 only for I hate riding a single cylinder on the road

[artfulalias]

I like the simplicity. A real improvement would be a shortcut back to last used "ride mode" like the Tiger just got. Even if it just turns ABS off without diving into menus.

[glennwr]

It doesn’t need TC, throttle and clutch control is enough

[stevey_z]

Good bike but muffler support arm is part of rear subframe which is welded to main frame. dumb design would probably put a shorty can on it if i had one

[davidwendel]

Love seeing content made in my backyard. Especially the shots out south main divide rd. That’s my goto ride destination.

[lbsTrigrPull]

Does the dash make the bike a better riding machine? No.
Yamaha should keep this bike simple. No need for phone connectivity. Maybe Yamaha should keep focus on the actual riding experience and give the Tenere a better suspension system instead of pumping it full of useless features that do nothing but adding cost and complexity that the Tenere wasn't made for in the first place.

[beetfarmer]

This guy is off the mark. Constantly comparing it to bikes outside of it's class.