The Ténéré 700 World Raid is the latest in a series of adventure machines that runs all the way back to the ever celebrated Ténéré 600, released in 1983. The Ténéré line is now, and has always been, about exploration, about getting into the wild and chewing up miles on a bike that can take a beating. It’s two wheels, an engine and a monster fuel tank that’s engineered to get the rider from A to Z. The 2018 Ténéré 700 World Raid is a world hopping event that shows Yamaha never lost their sense of adventure.
Taking the Ténéré 700 out into the world isn’t just about getting in front of the people, it’s about bringing the people along on the ride of a lifetime. The 2018 Ténéré 700 World Raid crosses continents, features some of the greatest names in rally and demonstrates what the Ténéré 700 World Raid is capable of on every type of terrain, in all weather conditions, at all times. Come and live the dream with the Yamaha ambassadors and read on to find out more about the project, the bike and the names involved.
The Bike
The Ténéré 700 World Raid is a prototype bike ready to take on anything. Bursting at the seams with the Ténéré spirit and all that brings with it, this is a bike that can take the willing adventurer on any path they choose. The machine growls with a 689cc CP2 enginge providing all the power you need and with the low weight and slim chassis, you can traverse whatever the wilderness throws at you and conquer any adventure you take.
The Pilots
The Ténéré 700 World Raid features some of the greatest names in rally as ambassadors, all ready to prove to the world what this bike is capable of. From legends such as Stéphane Peterhansel to Official Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team riders such as Adrien van Beveren and Rodney Faggoter, this is a line up of riders who know their way around a bike specifically engineered to conquer unforgiving environments. Join them around the world as they search for the next horizon.
The Route
Yamaha have chosen locations across the globe that will challenge their ambassadors and demonstrate just what the Ténéré 700 World Raid is capable of. From the outback of Australia, to unforgiving deserts in South America, to the toughest of environments throughout Europe; this is a route for the fearless and an adventure to be marvelled at.
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