Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid specs: can you green lane it?
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid weighs 220kg wet, has a seat height of 890mm and 255mm of ground clearance, and makes 73.4hp. Expect about 62 mpg, for a range of around 310 miles from its 23-litre tank.
6/10
Holloway Green Lane Score
The overland version of the T7, with huge range and improved suspension, at the cost of extra weight and width that make it harder work in tight, muddy lanes. Rider ability, terrain, weather and tyre choice still move the real answer more than the bike alone does.
Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.
Beginner friendliness
3/5
Road usability
3/5
Technical off-road capability
3/5
Green-lane suitability
3/5
Full specs
Price (new, OTR)£11,900
Engine689cc
Power73.4hp
Torque68Nm
Weight (wet)220kg
Seat height890mm
Fuel tank23L
Real-world range~310 mi
Economy~62 mpg
Wheels (f/r)21" / 18"
Ground clearance255mm
Suspension travel (f/r)230mm / 220mm
ABSYes
Traction controlNo
Ride modesYes
Service interval5,000 miles
Licence requiredA
Stock tyre sizes (f/r)90/90-21 / 150/70-18
Stock tyresPirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Where the Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid sits
Wet weight against ground clearance for every bike in the finder that publishes both. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit. Tap a dot to open that bike.
Figures are manufacturer claims. Clearance is measured differently by different makers, so treat small gaps as a draw.
Will your feet reach?
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid has a 890mm seat. Enter your inside leg for a rough idea of how much foot you'll get down when stopped.
A rough guide only. A wide seat needs more leg than a narrow one, the suspension settles 20 to 40mm under you, and boots add a little. Many bikes offer a low seat or lowering link. Sit on one before you buy.
Range against similar bikes
Real-world range from tank size and typical economy, against the bikes closest to it in weight and type. Out on the lanes, fuel stops are often further apart than on a road ride.
Range only. Hard off-road riding and headwinds use more fuel, so plan fuel stops with margin.
Tyres that fit the Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid
It runs a 90/90-21 front and a 150/70-18 rear, on Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR from the factory. 44 tyres in our Tyre Finder are made in at least one of those sizes, ranked by green lane score.
Sizes are for the standard UK model and can change between model years. Check the size on your own tyre sidewall, and ask your dealer before fitting a different size. Our size lists come from maker and retailer listings and can miss sizes, so a tyre shown for one end may still be made in your other size. Check the maker's size chart.
Owners describe the World Raid as the ultimate overland edition of the T7. Riders praise the dual side-mounted 23-litre tanks for delivering an effortless 300+ mile range, while the upgraded KYB suspension and steering damper provide vastly improved stability over deep sand and high-speed ruts. However, owners note that the extra weight and wider front profile make picking it up in deep mud noticeably harder work.
Pros for green laning
Massive 300+ mile range: dual side-mounted 23-litre fuel tanks allow multiple days of continuous trail riding and remote lane navigation without fuel stops.
Upgraded KYB suspension: long-travel suspension (230mm front / 220mm rear) with 255mm ground clearance provides superior bottoming resistance over standard T7 models.
Factory steering damper: an adjustable steering damper stabilizes the front 21-inch wheel over loose shale, deep sand, and deflected rock ruts.
Tractable CP2 engine: the 689cc crossplane twin (73.4hp/68Nm) delivers smooth, predictable low-rpm torque that tracks effortlessly across wet grass and mud.
Cons and limitations
Noticeable extra bulk: at 220kg wet, it carries 15kg more than the standard T7, making lifting and manhandling out of deep bogs significantly more demanding.
Wide front profile: dual fuel tanks widen the knee area, reducing the narrow dirt-bike feel and making narrow hedge-lined green lanes tighter to navigate.
Tall 890mm seat height: towering perch makes flat-footing difficult on off-camber trail stops for riders under 6ft.
No traction control: lacks electronic traction control, requiring smooth right-wrist discipline on slick wet chalk and icy clay.
Based on manufacturer specifications and independent motorcycle press reviews.
Remember: a rank here assumes reasonable stock tyres and a competent rider in decent conditions. The right tyres, or the wrong weather, can move a lane from easy to genuinely hard regardless of what bike you're on. Check a lane's own difficulty and hazards on the map before you go, don't rely on a bike score alone.
Find where to actually ride it
Browse legal green lanes and byways across England and Wales, filtered by difficulty, on Holloway's map.
