2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Low - As I see it:
I've been on it every day for a week now, so I've had time to get used to it.
I could say - so far, this bike has been the fastest to get used to.
This is the set-up that is most optimal for the longer rides that I use the bike for most.
Make it tall but narrow. I should be able to sit on it with my back straight, limbs outstretched and, if necessary, ride it standing up.
The handlebars are very high, which is good for off-roading,
but I'd take it down a notch for easier seated steering. Certainly not much, because from what I've seen it would fit in the tank.
And yes: by the way, the tank is also very high, which raises the centre of gravity quite a bit. It's not necessarily an advantage, but the Tenere 700 is still very manoeuvrable.
Surprisingly narrow front, tank and seating position
You could say I grew up on supermotoko. I'm used to that kind of driving. So I'm very, very happy with that kind of talent! 
Particularly when I wanted to take a picture with the raven and had to center the motor in a very narrow lane between two rails. (I wouldn't even try this with many large enduros, because it's impossible to see.)
Such a situation can arise at any time, even in field conditions, when you need to fit into a tight space.
Then, since I was in Nógrád County, I finally decided to go up to Slovakia for a while and chase them there. I knew it was going to be dark, but I'd already driven in the dark before, and I could see really well in the dark with this light, so I took it in my stride.
Otherwise, this 73 hp 208 kg pairing is very deceptive
Compared to today's trends, where an enduro in a similar class starts from 95 horsepower, this is well below. You'd think it's a bit low. Yeah, no!
Plenty enough for anything you can think of. The only uphill I felt I had to push it in a lower gear than I would normally use in that speed range.
No problem with torque either, after the auto-matic engines I sometimes forget to downshift when slowing down, but that was no problem either, because it pulled out of low speed in 4th without a grunt.
Sure, it's not going to rip your arm off when accelerating, but that's not what this bike is designed for.
You could say it's the Toyota Corolla station wagon of engines. A reliable all-rounder.
The golden mean in choice.
It won't surprise you in any way, but it will give you a safer way to travel around the world. It's no wonder it's so popular with adventure riders, where durability is far more relevant than chasing performance.
So far, Yamaha has tried to keep this model simple. Saying what ain't can't go wrong.
Well, from 2025, they broke with that and tried to make the motorcycle more trendy in the Christmas tree market.
The new Ténéré 700 has a colour LCD display
Ride-by-Wire electric gas cart instead of the bowden solution. With this, they've been able to add a new mapping switch that can be set between Sport and Explore modes.
In some ways, they have tried to keep it simple in the great modernisation. There's still no separate offroad or rain mode, the suspension is manually adjustable at the front rear and the ABS off switch remains a separate button on the dashboard. It also seemed to automatically remove the traction control, another new feature on the bike.
But what surprised me was that it has a quick change. It was only of practical use when I was upgrading from 5 to 6 on the motorway, but I think it can be left out.
Instead, a cruise control would be much more useful for hikers as a real convenience feature.
The seat has also been redesigned, no longer a split 2-seater, further enhancing the off-road character of the bike.
It's a bit stiff at first, not too bothersome for a couple of hours a day, but when you're sitting on it all day your back will be crying out for something more comfortable.
Also, regarding the seating position, the design was not very advantageous for more forced cornering. I tried to get as far to the front as possible and take up a more attacking position, but I kept sliding backwards from this part due to the rise and I couldn't resist climbing forward again.
What I also regret a little is that there is no slipper clutch. When serpentining, when changing gears quickly, you have to be careful how you release the clutch lever so that it doesn't interfere with the engine dynamics.
Wind protection as it is
I have caught a lot of bugs under my helmet with this factory miniplexi. They either bounced on my forehead or tickled my ears which made me stop extra. I know, close the plexi, but it was too hot for that. 
As this is optional, I would not call it a negative of the engine. I would just definitely put something different on it from my side.
And the height! Many of you ask if your feet can reach down?
This has been a critical point for the engine so far and it has lost many potential users due to its above average seat height.
Well from what I hear, in 2025 the engine will be available in 3 versions. A standard, a professional chassis rally, and a LOW version with 3 inches factory seat.
This is exactly what I got, although with my height, I would have no problem with a higher one.
So if the Tenere was not an option for you, you might want to visit a salon for a new seat test.
And what was it like riding it in the end? The best word is "Balanced".
You can see that this is still a bike built on traditional values, showing the motorcycling experience and all that goes with it. Easy to handle, stable on all surfaces. However, there are certain technologies that have been retained for the 2025 model.
Yamaha Tenere 700 technical specifications
Power: 54 kW (73.4 hp)
Torque: 68 Nm
Cylinder capacity: 690 cc
Maximum speed: 180-200 km/h
Consumption 4.30 l
Test consumption: 4.60 l
Tank: 16 l
Weight: 208 kg
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 s
Written by: Vasas Gergő - Geri on Tour (Adventure Rider, blogger)
For the test engine, many thanks to Yamaha engine Europe. Or, for the asisting, the Motor Center Gyulai-for.
Photos by Gergő Vasas
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