2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore vs 2024 CF MOTO 700MT
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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 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore 86 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 CF MOTO 700MT 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 73.7 hp (2024 CF MOTO 700MT) up to 74.7 hp (2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 211 kg (2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore) to 218 kg (2024 CF MOTO 700MT).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore | CF MOTO 700MT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | CF MOTO |
| Model | Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore | CF MOTO 700MT |
| Engine size | 700cc | 700cc |
| Power | 74.7hp | 73.7hp |
| Torque | 68nm. | 68nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 211kg | 218kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm | Dual Disc, 2-Piston Caliper, J.JUAN |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm | Single Disc, Single-Piston Caliper, J.JUAN |
| Seat height (cm) | 86cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V | 120/70 R17 CST |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V | 160/60 R17 CST |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | USD Front Suspension (140mm) |
| Rear suspension | link suspension, Swingarm | side-mounted shock (45mm) |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 205km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 4.2 L/100km | 18 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10806 | $6800 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -USB ports, 5 inch TFT Display |
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2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore vs 2024 CF MOTO 700MT: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore and 2024 CF MOTO 700MT are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the Tenere 700 Explore has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Tenere 700 Explore and 700MT have very similar engine displacement (700 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
Tenere 700 Explore and 700MT have very similar peak power (74.7 hp vs 73.7 hp).
Torque
Tenere 700 Explore and 700MT have very similar listed torque (68 Nm vs 68 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tenere 700 Explore and 700MT have very similar listed top speeds (205 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tenere 700 Explore has a modest listed weight advantage (211 kg vs 218 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Tenere 700 Explore is listed higher (86 cm) than 700MT (82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore vs CF MOTO 700MT?
CF MOTO 700MT is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore or CF MOTO 700MT?
Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore has 75 hp compared with 74 hp on the CF MOTO 700MT.
Which is lighter, Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore or CF MOTO 700MT?
Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore is lighter at 211 kg vs 218 kg for CF MOTO 700MT.
Which is better, Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore or CF MOTO 700MT?
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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