2024 YAMAHA XSR700 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
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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 XSR700 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
- Yamaha Tenere 700 87.5 cm Tallest 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 72.4 hp (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA XSR700).
- Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA XSR700) up to 68 Nm (Yamaha Tenere 700).
- Weight spans 188 kg (2024 YAMAHA XSR700) to 205 kg (Yamaha Tenere 700).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | YAMAHA XSR700 | Yamaha Tenere 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | YAMAHA |
| Model | YAMAHA XSR700 | Yamaha Tenere 700 |
| Engine size | 700cc | 700cc |
| Power | 73.4hp | 72.4hp |
| Torque | 67nm. | 68nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 205kg |
| Front brake | Dual hydraulic disc, 282mm; ABS | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic disc, 245mm; ABS | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 87.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Michelin® Road 5 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 Michelin® Road 5 | 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload; 5.1-in travel | link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 205km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.5 L/100km | 16 L – 4.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8899 | $10116 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -LCD panel |
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2024 YAMAHA XSR700 vs 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA XSR700 and 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the XSR700 has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
XSR700 and Tenere 700 have very similar engine displacement (700 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
XSR700 and Tenere 700 have very similar peak power (73.4 hp vs 72.4 hp).
Torque
XSR700 and Tenere 700 have very similar listed torque (67 Nm vs 68 Nm).
Listed top speed
XSR700 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 205 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XSR700 is notably lighter on the listed weight (188 kg vs 205 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Tenere 700 is listed higher (87.5 cm) than XSR700 (83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA XSR700 vs Yamaha Tenere 700?
YAMAHA XSR700 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for Yamaha Tenere 700.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA XSR700 or Yamaha Tenere 700?
YAMAHA XSR700 has 73 hp compared with 72 hp on the Yamaha Tenere 700.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA XSR700 or Yamaha Tenere 700?
YAMAHA XSR700 is lighter at 188 kg vs 205 kg for Yamaha Tenere 700.
Which is better, YAMAHA XSR700 or Yamaha Tenere 700?
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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