Welcome to Day 3 of the 2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid Idaho Press Tour—or as we like to call it, the official dust-ingestion phase. After two days of speeding down highways, sweeping paved roads, and channeling our inner flat-track legends on high-speed fire roads, the team finally traded open dirt highways for rougher, tighter, and infinitely dustier trails. Want to know more? Read how our adventure went during the Day 1 and Day 2 articles.
The primary mission of the day: push the Ténéré 700 World Raid’s high-spec KYB suspension, double-cradle chassis, and twin-tank setup through real-world technical double-track, rock sections, and single-track ruts. The secondary mission: try not to crash into trees while photographers hunting for “bangers” run around the woods. For more full-throttle coverage and related adventure bike feature stories, dive into Moto-1.com.
On-Site Media Collaborations and Gear Notes
Between coughing up Idaho soil, the day provided a few pit stops and trailside chats with fellow media survivors:
- Big Rock Moto: Paused long enough to discuss his helmet choice, confirming the Arai XD5 is still top-tier for keeping your head cool when sitting around waiting for photo passes turns you into a disgruntled journalist.
- Emily Roberts: Canada’s finest dirt rider chimed in on tackling technical terrain aboard middleweight ADV machines, noting that mastering the fine art of crashing is usually step one to becoming a legend on two wheels.
- Rider Apparel Testing: The ride served as a practical torture test for the Leat Multi-Tour 8.5 ADV Jacket ($900 MSRP), alongside the Leat Flow Tour 4.5 Short and Flow Tour 5.5 jackets for a three-way comparative gear analysis.
For further adventure coverage and motorcycle comparisons, visit Moto-1.com Reviews.
2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| U.S. MSRP | $12,999 |
| Factory Warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory) |
| Engine Type | 689cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke inline twin; 8 valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0 mm x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injection with YCC-T |
| Transmission / Final Drive | 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch / Chain |
| Frame Type | Lightweight high-strength tubular steel double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 46mm KYB inverted fork, Kashima-coated, fully adjustable; 9.1 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension | KYB linkage-type piggyback shock, fully adjustable; 8.7 in. travel |
| Front Brake | Dual 282mm hydraulic discs, Brembo calipers; 3-mode selectable ABS |
| Rear Brake | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, Brembo caliper; 3-mode selectable ABS |
| Front Tire | 90/90R21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Rear Tire | 150/70R18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Wheelbase | 62.8 in. |
| Rake / Trail | 27.0° / 4.1 in. |
| Seat Height | 35.0 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 9.4 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.1 gal. (Dual aluminum tanks with solenoid equalization) |
| Claimed Wet Weight | 485 lbs. |
| Display | 6.3-inch vertical full-color TFT screen |
