2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S

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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.

2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
85 pts

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

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore
73.9 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
29.8 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore
23.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
98.2 pts

Sporty riding

2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore
15.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
83.9 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore
70 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
30 pts

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 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S 81 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 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 74.7 hp (2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore) up to 92 hp (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S).
  • Torque spans 68 Nm (2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore) up to 77 Nm (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S).
  • Weight spans 211 kg (2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore) to 257 kg (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S).
  • Displacement spans 700 cc (2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore) to 800 cc (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S).
Specification Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
Brand YAMAHA QJMOTOR
Model Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
Engine size 700cc 800cc
Power 74.7hp 92hp
Torque 68nm. 77nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 211kg 257kg
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm Disc ø320mm(double)(ABS)
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm Disc ø260mm(ABS)
Seat height (cm) 86cm 81cm
Front tyre 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V 120/70ZR17
Rear tyre 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V 180/55ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Telescopic Upside-Down
Rear suspension link suspension, Swingarm Telescopic coil spring oil damped
Motorcycle type Adventure Touring
Top speed 205km/h 230km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16 L – 4.2 L/100km 24 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $10806 Price not listed.
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View QJMOTOR price list
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2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S: listed specifications

The 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore and 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S differ on the listed specifications: the Tenere 700 Explore has a lower listed weight, and the SRT 800 S has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

SRT 800 S has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 700 cc).

Peak power

SRT 800 S has a clear listed power advantage (92 hp vs 74.7 hp).

Torque

SRT 800 S has a modest listed torque advantage (77 Nm vs 68 Nm).

Listed top speed

SRT 800 S has a clear listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 205 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Tenere 700 Explore is notably lighter on the listed weight (211 kg vs 257 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Tenere 700 Explore is listed higher (86 cm) than SRT 800 S (81 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore vs QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S?

QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore.

Which has more horsepower, Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore or QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S?

QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S has 92 hp compared with 75 hp on the Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore.

Which is lighter, Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore or QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S?

Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore is lighter at 211 kg vs 257 kg for QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S.

Which is better, Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore or QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S?

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.