Yamaha Tenere 700 vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
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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.
- Yamaha Tenere 700 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
- HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Torque spans 68 Nm (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Weight spans 205 kg (Yamaha Tenere 700) to 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (Yamaha Tenere 700) to 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
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| Specification | Yamaha Tenere 700 | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | Yamaha Tenere 700 | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
| Engine size | 700cc | 750cc |
| Power | 72.4hp | 90hp |
| Torque | 68nm. | 74.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 205kg | 208kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 87.5cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | link suspension, Swingarm | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 205km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 4.2 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10116 | $9999 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) -The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake -Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL |
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2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 vs 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP: listed specifications
The 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 and 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP are closely matched in weight, while the XL750 TRANSALP has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
XL750 TRANSALP has a larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
XL750 TRANSALP has a clear listed power advantage (90 hp vs 72.4 hp).
Torque
XL750 TRANSALP has a modest listed torque advantage (74.6 Nm vs 68 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL750 TRANSALP 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
Tenere 700 and XL750 TRANSALP have very similar listed weights (205 kg vs 208 kg). XL750 TRANSALP has a lower listed seat height (85.5 cm vs 87.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha Tenere 700 vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for Yamaha Tenere 700.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha Tenere 700 or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP has 90 hp compared with 72 hp on the Yamaha Tenere 700.
Which is lighter, Yamaha Tenere 700 or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
Yamaha Tenere 700 is lighter at 205 kg vs 208 kg for HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.
Which is better, Yamaha Tenere 700 or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
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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