While we wait for the Yamaha Tenere 700 to make its appearance in Malaysia, Europe now gets two additional versions. These are the 2023 Yamaha Tenere Extreme Edition and the Explore Edition, joining the base …
to make its appearance in Malaysia, Europe now gets two additional versions. These are the 2023 Yamaha Tenere Extreme Edition and the Explore Edition, joining the base model Tenere, the
The front of the Extreme Edition gets a Kayaba fork, fully-adjustable with 230 mm of suspension travel – an increase of 20 mm over the base Tenere. Meanwhile, the rear gets a fully-adjustable shock absorber with 220 mm of travel, 20 mm more than stock, while seat height is increased by 35 mm to 910 mm.
Moving on to the Explore Edition, this version of the Tenere 700 is designed with long distance journeys in mind. This is done with a taller and wider windshield, special gear shift that allows for quicker shifting and optional side bags. Other items on the Extreme and Explore Editions of the Tenere 700 remain the same as the base model, including the 21-inch and 18-inch spoked wheels, along with single 282 mm disc brake in front and 245 mm disc in the back. Standard equipment includes two-channel ABS and three ride modes, both of which are switchable, LED lighting throughout, USB charging socket and a 5-inch TFT-LCD panel with smartphone connectivity.