Yamaha has simply added a bunch of useful options to its beloved Ténéré 700 World Raid middleweight journey bike, which ought to make it a fair more sensible choice than earlier than for prolonged exploration in 2026.
The particularly huge deal on this long-range model with twin gasoline tanks is that it is obtained a ride-by-wire throttle changing the normal cable throttle system. That permits for contemporary driving niceties like two energy modes, cruise management, and a pace limiter.
You may change between Sport mode for full energy on faucet, and Explorer mode for smoother throttle response once you’re on damaged trails or moist roads with much less grip than regular.
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid: Journey has no limits
There’s additionally a brand new Inertial Measurement Unit that tracks your lean angles, and this pairs with a bunch of rider aids to maintain you secure on the freeway and off it. There’s cornering-sensitive traction management and a Slide Management System that lets you energy slide the rear, and intervenes earlier than issues get too furry. Each of those have a number of modes to fiddle with, relying in your driving model and the terrain you are masking. As you’d count on, there’s lean-sensitive ABS on board as properly.
These are all mated to the identical powertrain from earlier Ténérés, a succesful 689cc CP2 parallel-twin engine that places out 72 hp and 50 lb.ft (68 Nm) of torque. It has, nonetheless, been up to date with a brand new air consumption for low-end torque that ought to assist in off-road sections.
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You will discover an upgraded totally adjustable KYB suspension system with 20 mm extra journey and higher bump absorption up entrance than on the previous-gen World Raid. The rear Monocross shock has redesigned parts and 5 mm longer stroke than the final one, so you have to be in for a snug time within the saddle.
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When you’re seated, you may discover a 6.3-inch colour TFT show that is much like what’s on 2025 Ténérés. There are three themes to select from that change up how automobile information is displayed, and you can too management calls, texts, and music playback with the up to date joystick-equipped switchgear. This display screen additionally does navigation when paired Yamaha’s cell app, and there is a new USB-C port to energy your telephone or motion cam on the go.
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The LED headlight meeting and an improved windscreen for elevated consolation at freeway speeds are new for this mannequin 12 months too. There’s additionally a brand new steering damper you could modify by 16 steps to dial within the kind of suggestions you need from the highway.
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All that makes for a compelling package deal within the aggressive middleweight class. The World Raid is geared toward people who wish to get as far-off from residence as doable on two wheels, so its twin gasoline tanks – barely lighter and extra streamlined for 2026 – maintain simply over 6 gallons (23 liters) for greater than 300 miles (500 km) of vary.
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With its new tech, massive gasoline capability, an in depth accent catalog, and anticipated pricing within the US$11,000-$12,000 vary, the World Raid can go up in opposition to Aprilia’s Tuareg 660, and Honda’s Africa Twin. Good luck selecting between these beauties.
Try the 2026 World Raid on Yamaha’s site.
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