Yamaha

Yamaha Ténéré 700 'Explore' and 'Extreme' editions 

When it hit the market in 2019, Yamaha's Ténéré 700 was something of a revolution - fulfilling a demand for an affordable, capable adventure bike that rival machines simply couldn't cater for. Such is its success that the original Ténéré 700 was soon joined by the Rally Edition and the chunkier World Raid, and now Yamaha has added another two versions to the range.

The Ténéré 700 'Extreme' Edition and Ténéré 700 'Explore' Edition each take the standard bike in a slightly different direction, essentially working like options packages without the expense of selecting customising parts from the aftermarket catalogue. 

'Explore'

The 'Extreme' Edition, as its name suggests, is aimed at increasing the Ténéré's off-road ability. It borrows the more capable suspension from the World Raid model, including fully-adjustable KYB forks and a longer rear shock, adding 20 mm more travel at each end and the same amount to the ground clearance, but without the big fuel tank and extra weight of the World Raid. The off-road style is enhanced with titanium footpegs, alloy radiator guards and an 'enduro' front fender, as well as a 'rally' seat that's got 20 mm more padding than standard - pushing the seat height up to 910 mm in total.

While most of those parts are straight from the existing options range, the 'Extreme' Edition manages to be cheaper than adding them individually, with a € 900 premium in the markets where it's offered: France, Italy and Germany. At the moment, other countries don't get either the 'Extreme' or 'Explore' models.

'Extreme'

The 'Explore' version takes its tweaks in the other direction, moving the Ténéré towards a more touring-oriented role at the expense of some off-road ability. It uses 20 mm shorter travel, lower suspension than the standard bike, dropping the ground clearance by 15 mm and taking the seat height down to only 860 mm, a full 50 mm less than the 'Extreme' Edition. 

Adding a taller, wider screen with a total area 50% larger than standard, the 'Explore' promises better wind protection for the rider, and it also gets mount brackets for luggage as standard, with the option of adding either hard or soft side cases as an extra-cost option. 

Again, available only in France, Germany and Italy, at least initially, the 'Explore' Edition carries an € 800 premium over the stock Ténéré 700.