CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE 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.

Top on paper
CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE
89 pts
Yamaha Tenere 700
11 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

CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE
52.4 pts
Best fit here
Yamaha Tenere 700
58 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE
65 pts
Yamaha Tenere 700
50 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE
86.9 pts
Yamaha Tenere 700
22 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE
59.3 pts
Yamaha Tenere 700
44.4 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE 83 cm Lowest seat here
  • Yamaha Tenere 700 87.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 72.4 hp (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 74 hp (CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE).
  • Torque figures are very close.
  • Weight spans 203 kg (CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE) to 205 kg (Yamaha Tenere 700).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE Yamaha Tenere 700
Brand CF MOTO YAMAHA
Model CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE Yamaha Tenere 700
Engine size 700cc 700cc
Power 74hp 72.4hp
Torque 68nm. 68nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 203kg 205kg
Front brake Brembo Stylema caliper, 300mm single-disc Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm
Rear brake Brembo Stylema caliper, 260mm single-disc (ABS) Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm
Seat height (cm) 83cm 87.5cm
Front tyre Pirelli SCORPION™RALLY STR 110/80 R18 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V
Rear tyre Pirelli SCORPION™RALLY STR 170/60 R17 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension KYB 41mm USD. Adjustable preload, compression, and rebound. Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension KYB cantilever, adjustable preload and damping. link suspension, Swingarm
Motorcycle type Naked Adventure
Top speed 210km/h 205km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 5.5 L/100km 16 L – 4.2 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $7599 $10116
Brand price lists View CF MOTO price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-CF-SC Slipper Clutch, Equipped with Unique Electronic Control Assistance with electronic throttle, Off-road Mode, and Street Mode are optional, providing an enhanced experience in different road conditions. One-touch control of the rear-wheel ABS improves overall control.

-Smart lighting system, T-BOX. Thickened dual seat cushion.

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2023 CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE vs 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700: listed specifications

The 2023 CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE and 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.

Engine displacement

700 CL-X ADVENTURE and Tenere 700 have very similar engine displacement (700 cc vs 700 cc).

Peak power

700 CL-X ADVENTURE and Tenere 700 have very similar peak power (74 hp vs 72.4 hp).

Torque

700 CL-X ADVENTURE and Tenere 700 have very similar listed torque (68 Nm vs 68 Nm).

Listed top speed

700 CL-X ADVENTURE and Tenere 700 have very similar listed top speeds (210 km/h vs 205 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

700 CL-X ADVENTURE and Tenere 700 have very similar listed weights (203 kg vs 205 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Tenere 700 is listed higher (87.5 cm) than 700 CL-X ADVENTURE (83 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE vs Yamaha Tenere 700?

CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for Yamaha Tenere 700.

Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE or Yamaha Tenere 700?

CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE has 74 hp compared with 72 hp on the Yamaha Tenere 700.

Which is lighter, CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE or Yamaha Tenere 700?

CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE is lighter at 203 kg vs 205 kg for Yamaha Tenere 700.

Which is better, CF MOTO 700 CL-X ADVENTURE 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.