BMW G 650 GS versus Yamaha Ténéré 700

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Yamaha

Yamaha Ténéré 700

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 11.374 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Chassis works everywhere
  • Engine powerful
  • Well thought-out design
  • Off-road capability
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Reach

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.595 mm
Length :
2.370 mm Height : 1.455 mm
Seat :
875 mm
Weight :
204 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
372 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork 43mm (travel 210 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Suspension-controlled strut via lever system
Tyres at the front: 90/90 R21 M/C 54V M S
Rear tyres: 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M S

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc Brembo ( 282 mm) Rear brake
Single disc Brembo ( 245 mm)

Well thought-out construction

What remains? Well, the Ténéré is a motorcycle that can convince even in hard work. Anything that could break at all is reduced to the bare minimum. For this purpose, the Yamaha Ténéré is designed to be screw-friendly, if you have to get to the engine in the rearmost Siberia: Then you simply unscrew the frame under-covers and repair them. It is such supposed trivialities that prove the experience of Yamaha engineers. This was deliberately omitted without giving up on the really important things.

There are, however, two drops of defensivecourage: if you really prefer to go far, you won't be able to avoid the purchase of a larger tank. There are too many areas around the world that are simply too lonely for the range of the Ténéré of 350 kilometers plus reserve. Finally, the windscreen is sufficient, but not good.

Otherwise: The wait was worth it, compliment!

The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 9,599
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Colours: blue, black, white