2024 BMW F 800 GS vs Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW F 800 GS 81.5 cm Tallest seat here
- Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 75 hp (Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally) up to 87 hp (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
- Torque spans 69 Nm (Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally) up to 91 Nm (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
- Weight spans 219 kg (Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally) to 227 kg (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally) to 800 cc (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
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| Specification | BMW F 800 GS | Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW F 800 GS | Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally |
| Engine size | 800cc | 700cc |
| Power | 87hp | 75hp |
| Torque | 91nm. | 69nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 227kg | 219kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston floating caliper. | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80 R19 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm | Up side down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central spring linkage, adjustable rebound damping | link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km | 23 L – 4.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $13216 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad Connectivity with 6.5-inch TFT color display BMW Motorrad ABS Pro Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -RAIN/ROAD riding modes Handguard protection Heated grips LED headlights with daytime running lights -LED flashing turn signal indicators 12V and USB socket Adjustable brake and clutch levers |
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2024 BMW F 800 GS vs 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW F 800 GS and 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally differ on the listed specifications: the F 800 GS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the Tenere 700 World Rally has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 800 GS has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
F 800 GS has a clear listed power advantage (87 hp vs 75 hp).
Torque
F 800 GS has a clear listed torque advantage (91 Nm vs 69 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tenere 700 World Rally has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tenere 700 World Rally has a modest listed weight advantage (219 kg vs 227 kg). Tenere 700 World Rally has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 81.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 800 GS vs Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally?
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for BMW F 800 GS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 800 GS or Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally?
BMW F 800 GS has 87 hp compared with 75 hp on the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally.
Which is lighter, BMW F 800 GS or Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally?
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally is lighter at 219 kg vs 227 kg for BMW F 800 GS.
Which is better, BMW F 800 GS or Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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