Yamaha Tenere 700 2021 vs. KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Overview - Yamaha Tenere 700 2021 vs KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha Tenere 700 2021 compared to KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	65.6 mm	Stroke	62.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	689 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,590 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

The Tenere 700 is still unrivalled in 2022. It offers the best compromise between price, off-road capability and ride comfort on the road. It rides into the heart, is super fun and is a motorbike for a wide range of uses. Die-hard fans will forgive the lack of electronic features. The somewhat lax brakes and the annoying fuel cap probably won't.

Very robust and reliable appearance

sporty and sleek look

playful handling

Amazingly sporty and fun engine

Good workmanship

Good chassis with a practical adjustment range

Comparatively low weight

Very tough

ABS can be switched off

Very off-road capable.

Lack of seating comfort on longer tours

brakes seem a bit cheap - lax pressure point and poor braking performance