Dealer Comments
"The thing the most is how simple it is to ride"
"There isn’t a lot of electronics. You turn ABS off and it becomes a full dirt bike. You still have to put some effort into riding it, and when you do, it rides like a massive 450 in a way. It’s great on the street too, but in the dirt, it is way more capable than you think it is."
Triple disc hydraulic brakes keep speed in check with just the right amount of feel and power. ABS returns, but now offers the ability to disable rear ABS independently of the front. Like before, riders can also disable ABS entirely with a few presses of the new multi-wheel button. Still, it should be more simple to turn off and it’s annoying that ABS defaults to on every time the ignition is turned off.
Adventure riders seeking a purposeful and no-nonsense midsize adventure bike with equal parts on/off-road performance will appreciate what Yamaha brings to the table with its Ténéré 700. It looks cool, it’s easy to ride, and it’s capable enough for exploration well off the beaten path.
