Tenere 700: Dec. 2019 arrival, $15,499
The new adventure twin from Yamaha will be in dealerships by the end of the yearThe all-new Yamaha Tenere 700 will go on sale locally by December 2019, priced at $15,499 plus on-road costs.
The machine be available in three liveries – Ceramic Ice, Competition White or Power Black – and customers are encouraged to contact their local Yamaha dealer to place a deposit.
“This news will come as a great relief for a large number of adventure bike customers who have been in contact asking about this model’s release date,” said Yamaha Motor Australia sales and marketing manager Matt Ferry. “That’s because Ténéré 700 is a supremely off-road capable adventure bike that will suit Australian conditions to a tee.
“We have ordered some pre-production units to arrive in June so that potential customers can see the Ténéré 700 in the flesh – look out for one at key events soon.”
The Ténéré 700 is powered by Yamaha’s 689cc parallel-twin engine, with maximum torque (68Nm) at 6500rpm. Maximum power is 72hp (54kW) at 9000rpm.
When you're riding off road you have the option to temporarily disable the ABS by activating the kill switch while stationary.
The bike has a double cradle tubular steel frame, and key measurements include 210mm (Front) and 200mm suspension travel, an 880mm seat height and 240mm of ground clearance. It tracks on 21 and 18-inch rubber.
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Yamaha says the 16-litre fuel tank will provide range of over 350km, while the multi-function LCD display features gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, as well as average and instant fuel consumption and more.
The cockpit is designed to accommodate the fitment of aftermarket navigation devices.
Yamaha has developed a full range of genuine accessories including aluminium side cases and top box, a lower seat, suspension lowering kit, high screen, bar risers, rack, full Akrapovic exhaust system and heated grips.
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