Yamaha’s adventure hero is back and hungrier than ever for the horizon. The 2026 Ténéré 700 World Raid takes everything we love about the original and turns the dial up—way up. With upgraded tech, premium components, and fresh styling, this bike is more than ready to chase the sunset a few hundred kilometers further.
Power Meets Precision
At the heart of the World Raid beats Yamaha’s bulletproof 690cc CP2 twin—now smoother, punchier, and even more controllable. The familiar linear torque delivery has been fine-tuned for better feel both on the tarmac and deep in the dirt.
New for 2026 is the Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T), offering two selectable power modes for different riding styles. But that’s just the start. The World Raid now packs a 6-axis IMU, unlocking a suite of rider aids including lean-sensitive traction control (TCS), slide control (SCS), and cornering ABS/brake control. Each system has adjustable modes, letting riders choose how much tech they want in the mix—or how raw they want their ride.
Go Further, Ride Longer
Distance junkies will love the twin side-mounted aluminium tanks, now lighter and more balanced while still delivering roughly 500 km of range. Less slosh, more stability.
Long hauls just got easier too, thanks to cruise control and a speed limiter—perfect for keeping things smooth on endless highways or when creeping through towns. Add in a redesigned windscreen, removable side deflectors, wide footpegs, and an updated LED headlight, and you’ve got a bike that’s ready to take you anywhere in comfort.
Premium Suspension for Real Adventures
The 2026 World Raid gets serious suspension upgrades courtesy of KYB. Up front are beefier 46 mm forks (up from 43 mm), fully adjustable and built to take a beating while weighing no more than before. Out back, a linked-type KYB Monocross shock with a new arm relay and connecting rod delivers a more progressive feel, improving control in rough conditions.
Whether it’s corrugated gravel or slick mountain switchbacks, the new setup promises more confidence and less fatigue.
The Full Adventure Package
Yamaha has gone all-in on making the World Raid a true go-anywhere, do-everything machine. Highlights include:
- Dual aluminium fuel tanks (large capacity, lighter weight)
- Six-axis IMU with TCS, SCS, and cornering ABS
- Premium fully adjustable 46 mm KYB forks and upgraded rear shock
- YCC-T throttle with selectable power modes
- Cruise Control and Speed Limiter
- Enhanced comfort and wind protection for long-distance rides
- New adjustable steering damper
- 6.3-inch full-colour TFT display with connectivity and navigation
- Redesigned bodywork and LED headlight unit
- EU5+ compliant 690cc CP2 engine
The Ténéré 700 World Raid has always been about one thing—freedom. For 2026, Yamaha’s refined it into an even more capable companion for riders who prefer their roads unpaved and their horizons endless.
