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Fresh T7 From Yamaha: The 700 Tenere ‘World Raid’

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Yamaha’s high-spec upgrade to the landmark Tenere 700 (T7) adventure motorcycle promises greater range and off-road durability plus improved off-road handling.

This week, Yamaha announced the World Raid, the latest addition to its hella rugged T7 bike family. At a glance, the rally-inspired bike looks like an adventure rider’s pipedream, but the company swears it’s the real thing.

Here’s what we know.

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Tenere 7 World Raid Adventure Motorcycle

Perhaps the most impressive improvement to Yamaha’s adventure motorcycle is its range. The World Raid rendition has dual side-mounted fuel tanks that sit low and up front.

The tanks have 6.1 gallons of fuel capacity, and the fuel pump sits lower than in the standard 4.2-gallon version. This combination remarkably keeps the World Raid bike’s center of gravity almost the same as the standard T7. This additional fuel capacity bumps the bike’s range up to a remarkable 310 miles.

Then there’s the suspension — a critical feature set for any motorcycle, especially one that ventures on dirt. The 2022 World Raid T7 comes with higher ground clearance, increased travel, and damping optimized for aggressive off-tarmac riding. New spring rates and a new rear linkage add to the off-road prowess, as do the Ohlins steering damper and Pirelli Scorpion tires.

Enhancements to the new Tenere 7 model include rugged fairings with built-in crash protection, three-mode ABS, better wind mitigation for highway riding, a stouter skid plate, larger footpegs, and a flatter seat to make it easier to shift weight forward.

Tech features like the 5-inch color TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, and MyRide app synchronicity round out just some of the bike’s highlights.

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T7 World Raid Options, Pricing

Yamaha offers the World Raid T7 model in two trims: Icon Blue or Midnight Black. Pricing starts at $14,000 MSRP, and the brand slates delivery to the U.S. and Europe for May 2022.

Scroll down for the full list of specs and learn more over at YamahaMotorsports.com.

Tenere 7 World Raid Specs

  • 6.1-gallon-capacity dual side-mounted fuel tank
  • Flat rally-inspired two-piece seat
  • 5” color TFT display with mobile notification connectivity
  • USB type A
  • 3-mode switchable ABS
  • High-specification 43mm KYB front forks, 9.1″ travel
  • Ohlins adjustable steering damper
  • Aluminum piggyback rear shock, 8.7″ wheel travel
  • High windscreen, easy-to-remove side deflectors and LED flashers
  • Fully new cockpit area and new front cowling
  • Larger footpegs with easy-to-remove rubber inserts
  • 3-piece aluminum engine guard
  • New aluminum die-cast engine support
  • New radiator grille
  • Quad-LED headlights, LED taillight
  • Position adjustable (5mm) front mudguard
  • 282mm dual wave front discs, Brembo calipers, ABS
  • 245mm rear wave disc, Brembo caliper, ABS
  • High-tensile steel tubular backbone/double cradle frame
  • Gravity cast aluminum swingarm
  • 36-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels
  • Tapered aluminum handlebars
  • Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires, 90/90-21 front, 150/70-18 rear
  • High-torque EU5 CP2 engine
  • Air cleaner box with forward-facing intake duct

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