Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid sits at the very top of the Ténéré range, an expedition flagship built for riders planning genuine overland journeys rather than weekend green laning. Where the standard T7 majors on simplicity, the World Raid adds the range and suspension sophistication that long, remote routes actually demand, built for riders who measure trips in weeks and continents rather than weekends.

At its heart is the familiar 689cc CP2 parallel twin, liquid-cooled with DOHC and four valves per cylinder, producing 54kW at 9,000rpm and 68Nm of torque at 6,500rpm through a six-speed gearbox and wet multiple-disc clutch. That distinctive crossplane crank gives the World Raid the same tractable, characterful delivery as every Ténéré 700, drive that stays manageable over sand, gravel and rutted tracks rather than snatching or spinning up unexpectedly. Chain final drive keeps the whole drivetrain simple to maintain far from a dealer, and fuel consumption of 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres, with emissions of 100 grams of CO2 per kilometre, reflects a genuinely efficient big twin.

Fully adjustable KYB suspension front and rear sharpens control when the going gets genuinely rough, working through the same double cradle steel tube chassis, 1,595mm wheelbase and 27 degree rake geometry that defines the wider Ténéré range, while an Ohlins steering damper adds real stability when speed picks up on loose or corrugated surfaces. Twin 282mm front discs and a 245mm rear provide the stopping power, and the 21 inch front, 18 inch rear wheel combination, wrapped in dual purpose rubber, remains the correct choice for mixed terrain. At 220kg and an 890mm seat height, it carries some extra weight over the standard T7, almost entirely down to its headline feature.

That feature is a substantial 23 litre twin-tank fuel system, a genuinely significant increase over the standard bike’s 16 litres, extending range far beyond any other Ténéré and turning multi-day, fuel-stop-free routes into a realistic proposition. It suits experienced adventurers planning remote, demanding trips where range, comfort and durability matter more than outright pace. Talk to GT Motorcycles, your Yamaha dealer in Plymouth, about finance and test rides for adventurers across Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West.