Which suits you
- There is little in the weight: 205kg against 208kg wet.
- The Ténéré 700 has the lower seat by 35mm, which matters more on a rutted lane than on the road if you are shorter in the leg.
- Both take a 90/90-21 front tyre, so the same front tyre options fit either bike.
Holloway ratings side by side
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Extreme Yamaha Ténéré 700
Green lane
Technical off-road
Beginner friendly
Road
Ténéré 700 Extreme vs Ténéré 700 specs
| Yamaha Ténéré 700 Extreme | Yamaha Ténéré 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Green lane score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Price | £10,900 | £10,997 |
| Wet weight | 205kg | 208kg |
| Seat height | 910mm | 875mm |
| Ground clearance | Not published | 240mm |
| Suspension travel (f/r) | 230mm / 220mm | 210mm / 200mm |
| Wheels (f/r) | 21" / 18" | 21" / 18" |
| Tyre sizes (f/r) | 90/90-21 / 150/70-18 | 90/90-21 / 150/70-18 |
| Engine | 689cc | 689cc |
| Power | 73.4hp | 73.4hp |
| Fuel tank | 16L | 16L |
| Real-world range | ~231 mi (claimed) | ~225 mi |
| Licence | A | A |
A tick marks the better figure for green laning. Manufacturer figures; weights are wet unless marked as estimates.
Our take on each
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Extreme: The T7 chassis with the long-travel KYB suspension and off-road fixtures, the more capable lane bike, but at 910mm tall it is the most daunting seat here.
Yamaha Ténéré 700: The benchmark adventure green-laner: tractable and well-equipped off-road, only really let down by its height and weight if you drop it in the mud.
Remember: rider ability, tyres and the weather on the day move the real answer more than the bike does. Check each lane's own difficulty and legal status before you ride.
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