2022 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid - My Thoughts!

Is it really a better bike?
Many people asked me what I think about the new Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid. In my opinion, this is a brilliant move from the company - Well done Yamaha! Let me repeat it: It is a brilliant move from the company, but... as you know everything you said before "but" is shit, everything what are you going to say after that really matters! In this video, I will share my honest opinion on this topic, so if you have nothing to do, grab your favorite drink and stay with me!
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[@Driftuner]

My father and my good friend neighbor both ride the ktm 990 and i own the tenere 700 world raid with the dual tanks. First: ive been riding motocross/enduro/adventure bikes for 20+ years and have never heard of anyone boiling petrol inside the tanks, even with the smoking hot engine of the 990. My dad rode 50.000km on his 990 across south america at really high tropical temperatures and never had such an issue. That being said i am sure i will never run into this issue with the raid since it runs pretty cool as it is. Second, the suspension difference on the raid is huge. Its not just the travel. The spring rates are much stiffer and shim-stacks are also much different. The compression and rebound damping range is much bigger compared to the stock bike and the ramp-up/bottom out resistence is simply uncomparable. The two suspension systems are in my experience completely uncomparable. Regarding the weight, let me put it this way: the tanks on the raid are so much lower that if you fill them up with the same 16L as the regular model, the bike feels considerably lighter. And i dont know what you mean with "filling up procedure"? When i fill up my bike i just open the lids one after another and just fill them up normally. Any weight difference between the left-right tanks the bike will compensate immediately, since it has a dedicated mini-fuel-pump to regulate the level on both sides. I feel like this video was very "theory based" and less experience based with the bike in question. Again, i own the raid and non of your concerns with this modell came true to me. Would love to hear you experiences with it if you ever get your hands on one. Cheers Pavlin❤

[@hrithikraj6862]

So what is the conclusion, should a guy buy a t7 world raid ???

[@Driftuner]

@@hrithikraj6862 in my opinion, yes. Been riding it now for quite a while and cannot imagine a better bike for me. The more i ride it, the more i like it. Let me put it this way: if someone stole my bike today and i got the full money back from insurance, i would be buying the world raid again with closed eyes no questions asked. And everyone in my little motorcycle community that rode my bike love it immediately

[@hrithikraj6862]

Is it good for someone who is 5feet 8 inches tall ?? Let me know...mate ?

[@Driftuner]

@@hrithikraj6862 should be just enough. Definetely try it out before buying

[@Driftuner]

@@hrithikraj6862 should be fine. Definetely test ride one before buying

[@DimKAt21]

I m glad that Yamaha released an improved version of the Tenere, cause the fan boys will be upset and want to get it, so they will sell their early version to us who are broke at a decent price😁

[@PovilasPanavas]

😂😂😂

[@motorcycleadventures]

Possible scenario!

[@dmelson7502]

You sir are a philosopher, but you don't have to tell everybody my game.

[@unomendes]

Hahaha that was the first thing i thought about

[@pw9150]

Man, so true … would be t h e best solution for all rationalists 😂😂👍🏻

[@ntovouleon]

I'm glad I stayed until the end of the video! Will definitely keep in mind for the first tire change of my T7. Thanks Pavlin, keep up the good work and traveling the world!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Happy to help!

[@SMHman666]

Thank you for a great summary of the model. Always good to hear what you have to say, you being a rider who really uses their bike in the way it was intended.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bigjohno242]

Great video Pavlin. Your insight , knowledge and advice is much appreciated

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@doodle0007]

Every video is epic- the brute honesty always makes u stand apart bud! Awesome vlog!

[@motorcycleadventures]

I appreciate that!

[@64faffi]

You always make a lot of sense, Pavlin - thank you for taking the time to produce these videoes for us. Regarding the original tyre, it probably was a production defect. As to the tube - natural rubber tubes tend to leak a little, especially light duty ones. On the upside, they normally just puncture with no further damage, whereas butyl inner tubes leak next to nothing when whole, but usually rupture if punctured. Could the stock tube be made from natural rubber? Otherwise, I fully agree that spending lots on technology usually do not bring lots of new functionality. I feel there often is a lot of hype, and when you read test reports about the newest and greatest, you are lead to believe last year's model is totally obsolete. Then you notice someone on a 30 year old machine leaving everyone on new material behind. Because he or she invested in developing their skills instead of buying new bikes every year.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good points!

[@fenriskarahart9638]

Thank you Pavlin for the useful and interesting views you always have. Personally, I think that the World Raid edition makes sense if someone is almost two meters tall and weighs over a hundred kg and is still planning a travel two up on tenere😊

[@musyoka8]

Unbiased, honest review. Thank you.

[@PeterR0035]

The road is the goal, not the end, nor the means (motorcycle)! ... Has always been my motto, too. So refreshing while travelling. Thank you Pavlin!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@Mrt_Silver_man]

Great review as always, congratulations on the video and the effort to make us empathize. Bravo Pavlin

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@konxx8280]

GREAT PRESENTATION AS ALWAYS - BIG THANKS

[@Mike-og4wc]

Thanks for the video Pavlin! Drive safe

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@rolandomasellikelly531]

Excelent video, always opinion based on real life experience... great job Pavlin! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@diederikdemits8413]

Good video like always! Enjoy the ride 👍🏻

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks! Will do!

[@JozsaMarton]

*agree about bikes but NEVER TOO LATE TO CHANGE YOURSELF*

[@motorcycleadventures]

True!

[@SmokDiplodoq]

Mister, if I keep watching your videos at the pace I do lately I'll hit the floor 'cause my favorite drink don't come weak.

[@kamailworkshop]

Great video Pavlin ! I'm totaly agree with you, on additional tips, the new World raid is higher than the "classic" and it should be tricky at low speed on to control the bike in case of trouble if you are less than 1m80

[@paisley3518]

I truly enjoy your videos.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I appreciate that!

[@blu203]

Also, this video is excellent. I've learned alot from your work. Thank you

[@motorcycleadventures]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MarkRose1337]

In Canada, there are roads where you can travel 400 km without a fuel station. The 500 km range makes this model appealing.

[@motorcycleadventures]

There are but it doesn't mean you have to. I am sure that you can easily find a better route. If not a cheap petrol can will do the job.

[@MarkRose1337]

@@motorcycleadventures Indeed, a small petrol can would do for most of it. But no, in these cases, the alternate route is an airplane. One road I've travelled has a 400 km stretch with nothing, a fuel station, then another 200 km to a small community with a fuel station. We have some truly remote places! The road in question is between Matagami and Radisson. It's on the way to the Trans-Taiga, the most remote road (by land) on the continent. Some adventure riders do the Trans-Taiga. Might be something you'd enjoy someday!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Okay, then for this place, which I guess you are not going to ride everyday petrol can for 10 dollars would be just fine. The rest, 1,990$ you can save to travel in areas with more petrol stations.

[@MarkRose1337]

@@motorcycleadventures Yep, no argument there! The same thing can be said about buying a fancy caravan versus staying in hotels.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@johnwood4448]

Down to earth as ever Pavlin,thanks once again :0)

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure, John!

[@ivan-ywr]

Absolutely agree with you The original version is still perfect machine worth the price Thanks for your opinion Regards

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time! Thanks for watching!

[@guypurdy654]

I have the Acerbis 23 litre tank for my T7 and your video has put my mind at ease. The bike will still be slim enough and I will have the range I want when I go on tour with my mates on their larger Adventure bikes.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barisvural5730]

Another fantastic video ❤

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you!

[@erikvarga4367]

Just the info and insight I needed.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@papachis9535]

Probably the best general philosophical and practical review of a modern cross bike that you’ll ever see.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@douglasquaid2548]

I think comparing KTM engineering to Yamaha engineering is little short sighted. KTM, like every other European manufacturer, are very short sighted when designing. They don't care if it'll work two years down the line because they plan on selling you a new bike by then. Yamaha is much more thoughtful in their approach and I'm sure they would have known of the common issues associated with the dual tank KTMs.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I think the same but only the future will show us what will be.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well...I have to agree with this statement.

[@douglasquaid2548]

@@gbner9991 Are you really going to sit there and say KTMs are more reliable than Yamahas? The oversight on the exhaust hanger is baffling but the dual tanks is supposed to fix the high COG because they sit lower. They also addressed the suspension being too soft for some riders.

[@motorcycleadventures]

BigSingle654, I agreed with the first statement but to talk about reliability after 30,000km is just not serious. KTM is very well known for its reliability issues and I don't think that this will change any time soon. I hope that you will never learn it the hard way.

[@RideTheTrack]

@@gbner9991 LOL. Yamahas are designed to run hundreds of thousands of km, not amateur hour mileage like 30k

[@rayurlich]

Thanks again Pavlin. You're 100% correct. We love to obsess about our bikes but they really are secondary. It's the experiences and the people that count. I'm riding a very basic DR650 from NZ to UK as it's cheap and simple! Would love to catch up for a beer in the summer of 2025 when I'm in Bulgaria. Nazdrave! 😊

[@rickc6726]

Great review Pavlin, spot on...just what I thought! 😉👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good to hear!

[@Desmo904]

You make a lot of very good points Pavlin! At first I was thinking "Well, he said THIS about the petrol tanks earlier, lets see what he says now" and you came out with very compelling points as to why you still feel the same way! Gotta admit, what you said makes a lot of sense.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, man!

[@adrianwhite7251]

Excellent video and a fair review..

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Niki_Parvanov]

Great commentary on the subject!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for listening!

[@Jason.1999]

just found your Channel and I compleatly agree with everything you have said !!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@andiway1208]

Ha! I wondered about that wobble, she’s due her 1st major service and that was on the list. Thank you. Love my bike BTW

[@corhendriks1755]

Dear Pavlin..... Could'nt agree more. Enjoy and stay safe

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@ashfaqahmad7323]

Thank you Palvin Good video 👍

[@carlosverdes8384]

Fully agree with you in all terms. Try to increase preload at rear shock to minimize front webbing. Crongratulations for your channel.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Ok, thanks!

[@ruezi12]

Great description of your thoughts... I agree with everything you said

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to hear it!

[@olliechristopher467]

9:20 to about 9:30 Yes Pavlin!!! Thank you for this!! So many get caught up in the "latest greatest". I can tell you 100% when I do my travels it's the journey and not the bike I remember.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@thomasbraun5602]

So true what you say we have to wait and hope for the next year Version ....

[@motorcycleadventures]

Or after few years...

[@mytube335]

Interesting insight Pavlin, thanks for sharing. If I may say, regarding the dual tank: comparing the T7 solution with KTM 950/990 it's not appropriate in my opinion. The KTM 950/990 engine is famous for being as hot as a vulcan, and the problem is a bit less visible with the 1190 series (I own this). I am not surprised if your friend had the tank deformed. The advantage of having a double tank is that, in case of failure of one tank due to a falling, you should be able to proceed you journey with the other one. I have seen a couple of episodes during and off-road use. As you always say, it depends what you use your bike for. I agree with you about changing the muffler position, that modification would have been a real plus. Thanks again.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I understand the benefits of the side tanks, but as I said they come with certain risks.

[@Tomix1980]

so happy to hear youtalking about you solved the wobbeling. i one had mine perfectly balanced, but not seated well within the rim. don´t know better how to describe it. anyhow, it´s such a relief to see and hear people finding the solution to having this calm ride again. :-) of course the rest of your video is of usual quality and i share your opinion also, "just" use your bike, don´t try to improve it as if it was a upgrade game, remember why you started: it´s all about the driving. but , that said, i _also_ totally understand how people can have this GAS (gear aquisition syndrome) , because i know it from the time i myself tried to get better at being a rock guitar man in a band. and quess what, it´s more than 80% percent in the fingers, as they say so nice and max 20% in the guitar itself. if like you play a song or two. to the listeners. but i must admit, if you play gigs after gigs and spend most of your awake-time on stage, you will notice less fatique on the expensive stuff, for sure. and even after a song. but here comes the same question that i asked myself, as the guitars i dreamed of tended to cost more and more: what will i use it for and are thousands of dollars worth the expense considering how much i play in the end and how much i will only look at it . so in the end neither do i play that many gigs to spend fortune on more and more guitars, nor do i professionally race to do the upgrade battle :-D this helps me a lot to focus on the right things (for me!) . it seems we all sometimes have tendencies to blame the swim suit first, if we can´t swim :-) Greetingz and .... speed safe :-) Mariusz

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, Mariusz!

[@luctardif8444]

Good video, thanks Pavlin 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure, Luc!

[@capt.nelsonsilva635]

Nice video! I have the tenere 700 rally, 1 months now... i love it, 1.500km done! i think the same, nice new tenere, but i prefer mine! congrats from Madeira Island, Portugal.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man! Enjoy your Tenere!

[@adamc8302]

Great info!! Ty

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marcinp8132]

I will be order new one very soon , and you help me make decision. Thank you for your thoughts. Standard T7will be more then enough for me.

[@motorcycleadventures]

And for 95% of the riders...

[@paulwatts905]

I have the same front wheel wobble and i think an early tyre change is now on the cards. Thanks for sharing, Paul (UK)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Very welcome, Paul!

[@Braapncamp]

Thanks for your thoughts and insight Pavlin! If I bought a new Tenere I would probably go for the World Raid, if I already had the slim one I would have spent the money on the existing bike instead. ...or as you say, focus on adventures with the money to spend 😁👌

[@motorcycleadventures]

Right on!

[@everythingtenere]

I agree, but my top of the list would be a 3’d party low tank and long seat for the regular T7 😎

[@motorcycleadventures]

Do whatever is good for you.

[@davrac2008]

Great video, thank you.,

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@daveinwla6360]

Thanks for the word on the tires. It's too easy to assume that a tire is perfect because it's brand new or that it balances OK.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Right on!

[@Chris-1974]

I had the same thing on the front end. I brought it back to the shop where I bought it to let them check out what was going on in the front. Turned out the front tire was not seated properly. They re-mounted the tire and now it rides perfect!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good for you!

[@cornesmeets5240]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Just a little note: it is never too late to change yourself ;) 🙏

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@Blobonou]

as usual very good pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Many thanks!

[@ioandragulescu6063]

well, I have some things to do but I'm still going to watch while I take longer finish my coffee :)

[@danielprinsloo2917]

Thank you Pavlin - brilliant

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@shanelyndahalliday7240]

Kia ora from New Zealand.....Great informative video Pavlin, after seeing your other review on Tenere 700 mods I have decided to keep to buying the current T7 model and not wait for the World Raid. Keep up the great work P! :-) I have the Yamaha WR250r 2020 and only mods I made are the Bash Plate, Handguard and Tail tidy to attach a Rotomax fuel canister, now riding for 2 years I am so use to the stock setup, suspension, power etc I am very happy, like you state "95%" of time is what we should always be working off when considering expensive mod upgrades.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@d.Cog420]

Thanks again for your insights and experience Pavin. Was liking the look of the Raid but agree that it's wise to wait a bit when new models are released. Hope it all works out though because that extra range would be great. I carry spare fuel quite often and to have that capacity built in would be much easier.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@d.Cog420]

@@motorcycleadventures thanks also for doing what you do. I don't agree with everything you say, of course we have different experiences, but you are true to yourself and your views which allows viewers like me something sound to work with and from: a touchstone. Not many people have the balls to do this on social media so thanks very much and respect.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@bcinspectorman]

You have to wonder how Itchy Boots is able to travel daily long distances through South America and southern Africa on bikes like the Royal Enfield and Honda's 250L with far less fuel capacity than even the standard T7.

[@marcosagosti6175]

Good video, thanks for your educated point of view. I fully share the idea that a bike is just a tool. I may add that almost any bike may do, if one is willing. There are many around the world travellers using my father's old Vespa. I'm currently having a blast around Italy on Kawa J300 scooter with my wife along. Just enjoy the scenery. I had a KTM 950 back in 2004, used it for >50,000 kms across Greece and Turkey and never had any issue. The water overflows from the compensation tank if filled above the mark line, my mistake. Otherwise a near perfect bike with AMAZING suspension, even to date. While I understand your comments on the new World Raid model, there is a fundamental point missing. Real time experience with it. Your opinion is valuable, but it's just based on a "spec sheet" without actually using the bike. Let's just say the jury is still out until you tried the new model and confirm your ideas. Finally, your comparison/pov on the suspension is based exclusively on the travel. While important it misses a more important element. Quality! Suspension performance have many factors, and while travel excursion is one of them, it misses many others. And for that, one needs to test it and see if it fits. Again, thanks for your insights.

[@johnschmidt1675]

Good thoughts and content, to add some perspective. I still am unable to buy a T700 here and there is already a second special model arriving.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, John!

[@constantinjianu8551]

Salut Pavlin, Thanks for the wobbling tip. Today I changed original front tyre and tube with Continental TKC 70 tyre and Michelin 1.1mm tube. Before mounting new tyre I checked the rim balance, fortunately rim balance is perfect. Now can I confirm everything is perfect (no wobbling), I tested till 120km/h. Have a nice day, Costi

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@morphaczechofficial]

Very nice video with true everywhere....Better than spend money to equip is spend money to ride... btw I had the same problem with tube and tyre wobbling (I changed new front tyre, balanced etc. and still wobbling....)I solved it - it was rear rim - untightened spokes, but looks like its front wheel problem :-)...good job Pavlin as usual, I like your videos at all...cya on the way..

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@wildmanadv]

Completely right as always 👌

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@MyINNOVAMotorcycling]

Pavlin, thanks for the review, excellent review. At expensive helmets usually the value reflects the high price. When it comes to a functional helmet, then it is clear that the cheap price is a main thing. It is also more comfortable to walk around with a cheap helmet in terms of scratches and theft. Noise can be overcome with earplugs, but the most important thing for me is that the helmet visor seal out the wind, otherwise the wind dries out the eyes and it becomes very unpleasant. On the other hand, most of the cheap helmets have no difficulty providing a reasonable wind seal at a speed of 100 km/h.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree!

[@TheTimmy005]

I recently bought a world raid. I fully agree with Pavlin in this video, a lot of it is a bit additional stuff and still a shame of the exhaust. I bought the world raid actually just for the additional bigger tank ( i really love the miles i can make now) and also another simple reason: got a good deal on it. And since it is my first new motorcycle i decided to spend a bit more extra money on the world raid with a bit beter suspension. I do have to say that the wider tank compared to my testride with the orginal tenere did make it feel more bulky. But i got used to it quite quickly.

[@MysticAirbrush]

great video

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for the visit!

[@SKgeostrat]

Good one Pawlin

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@Dusty11408]

Your reviews are well thought out and presented in a friendly, yet professional manner. I’m so ready to buy the Yamaha Tenere 700, but nobody has one available in Southern California. I’ll keep searching. Any ideal how this bike would stack up against the new Ducati Desert x?

[@motorcycleadventures]

In my opinion to choose Ducati over Yamaha you have to be a radical fan of the brand Ducati.

[@MrFreezook]

Can't wait to hear your opinion on the Tuareg :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

I don't think that it will happen soon.

[@MrFreezook]

@@motorcycleadventures No problem :) Great Channel Anyway. Great Videos. Cheers from Egypt ✌

[@SmokinZen]

Lots great improvements if they add cruise control it would be sweet and a quick shifter

[@motorcycleadventures]

and hill control, traction control... and it will never ends. At the end we will finish with a bike that will ride alone and the rider will be pointless...

[@seanharnett3854]

There is a recall on some tkc 80 for cracking between the knobs from January 19 to 4/22 with a code from the factory it's made in but cannot remember it

[@RideTheTrack]

I love the new bike. Will I ever need the extra 7 litres? Probably not, But the peace of mind I will have knowing I have zero chance of running out of fuel even if I get lost or miss a fuel stop will allow me to enjoy my trip better, which is what matters most! Cheers!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Even with 30l you can run out of fuel. Depend of how you plan your trips.

[@dertom1000]

Had the same tire wobbling - around 70/80 km/h after releasing throttle. Increasing the tire pressure helped - its ok on tarmac now ;)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Tried everything.

[@ricardorgomez]

Great and candid discussion on the bike especially from someone who has real experience. I'll be getting a street bike first (I'm in New York City) but my first adventure bike since my modded DR650 will be the Yama Tenere 700 World Raid. I love the simplicity and more importantly, the cost! If Suzuki had an adventure model of the DR650, this Yamaha would be very similar to it. I loved riding my DR650 and this is exactly the type of bike I wanted my DR650 to be. Well, the Ducati is gorgeous but at 2x the price..... :-D

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@johnkarelas9028]

Come to Greece ,.. this Summer.. On Erimanthos Mountain...

[@motorcycleadventures]

Maybe next year...

[@cavscout62]

Hey Pavlin, greetings from Texas, USA! We don’t get this new Tenere RR here until next year and, that’s ok with me as I’m not interested. I paid $10,250 out the door for my 2021 Tenere and the list price for this new Tenere RR here is $16,350! I find my 2021 Tenere is becoming a bigger value for my cost every time I look at other Bikes! Common Sense is something You understand and That is something that isn’t common in the world today. Great Video as usual my friend, Ride On.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@joakimstahl924]

Very good information for me who should buy a T7.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joakimstahl924]

I bought a black 2020 with 3800km on the speedo yesterday. Today i ordered the 30L bags from 21Brothers and the Enduro crash bars from Heavy Duties. Once again a bigg thank you from Sweden.

[@queenslander954]

That thumbnail photo of his contemplation is hilarious has anyone ever done that in the back of beyond.

[@user-cc1ml3ck8f]

I don' t like big petrol tanks and i don't need them. My Transalp 700 has 17.5 l petrol tank and i have traveled all over the Balkans (including Bulgaria). Enen to the 2 pass of Romania (Transalpina and Transfagarasan) i didn't have any problem with the range. Your videos are very interesting, Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@keesverhagen9227]

Finally. Someone who expressed the same thoughts i have. From my 1190 R i was looking to another bike. A bike that does not has some bad things the 1190 R has. And this is weight. I still need some power and i also want a bit comfort. So maybe a little bit less weight. But atleast a bike then with a bit lower center gravity. When the t7 came out i thought ok ? Lets see where this is going. But soon i became aware that it is topheavy. For me it is. When i heard from this world raid with double tanks that were placed lower i became happy. For a short time. I would be more happier if there was less gasoline but that the center gravity was a big bit lower. What Yamaha has done is purely for marketing purposes. And creating a large amount of new buyers. And now i am a bit sad actually cause Yamaha was so on the right path. I am getting older and picking the bike up after a crash is becoming more and more difficult. Expeccially when your own energy is degrading and when it is hot weather. And every time that you need to unload its luggage to loose weight that is on the top. This will drain me. All in all the concept is ok but in reality there is for me notting to gain. And this reality goes up for more people who wants to go away from the tarmac. I hope that Honda will do a 450 cc double cillinder adventure bike and keeping the weight below 160 kg. And with a low as possible center gravity. Even a 450 single cillinder like the crf 300 would be great. And then with the same interval as their 300 cc counterpart. But with a bit better suspension. I would buy such a bike immediatly. It is not the crashing that i am afraid of. Cause this will happen if you want it or not. But those heavy bikes will take all your energy. They burn you out offroad. Until now the 890 r is still the better choice for low gravity. But the maintanance interval is not so ok. And it has not the reliability for a world trip bike so to speak. So my hope is that there will be a lighter bike soon.

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is!

[@siimtuulik6344]

Thinking about getting the regular t700. Great bike, just tot too happy about the weight at around 200kg for my use, will do more offroad stuff.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good choice!

[@Svendus]

Cool review thank you Two filler cap’s real smart one for 95 octane and one for 98 octane ❓to be earnest the OEM skip plate looks rather ugly and the muffler looks awkward hanging out in the air looking like they forgot it and mounted it in the last moment before release i think your black version are beautiful. so forgett about it and ride safe 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@CoinTradingBoy]

Great video with valuable insights and information. In terms of weight the World Rally/Raid goes up to the AT levels which makes it a non favourable option. A tough choice for the new rider IMHO.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@NK-dl2nc]

Suzuki had DR750 had twin tanks back in 1988. I like both versions of the Tenere but would go for the twin tanks as the bike looks better and the extra range is always a good thing.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@PiperLund]

Great video as always Pavlov! I am in the market of coming back to riding a motorcycle and this time I am interested in try riding a little bit offroad/gravel roads. So the Tenere seems to be an affordable and fun option. Yamaha had their tour visiting our local dealer with the option to try out most of Yamahas line up. I frist tried the Tenere Explore and then the World Rally (Raid with an Acrapovic exhaust). I didn't think the difference would be that big, but I have to say it really was! The WR was so much more confident and stable on the road. If I already had the Tenere, would I upgrade? No!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bertyboy7126]

owning both models the world raid is a fantastic upgrade, if i could onlykeep one its the raid all the way ,the suspension alone totaly makes it worth it , the extra fuel i hardly feel, i one hundred percent recomend the raid over standerd ,but the standerd bike is still a awsome bike .

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Mattventuring]

I would get the old version and spend a bit on the areas I thought would benefit me the most, effectively customizing it for my own use

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

I really like your no-nonsense approach to bikes, Pavlin. The new Raid ist significantly more expensive. I'd rather save the money and go travelling. Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter

[@motorcycleadventures]

Traveling would be much better investment!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@motorcycleadventures Adventure beats gadgets.

[@donkahl63]

I’m not surprised that KTM struggled with long term durability of their split fuel tanks, but I would be surprised if Yamaha doesn’t get it right. IMO Great video!! Thanks for making it.

[@motorcycleadventures]

We shall see!

[@fcalin21]

Agreed .

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@streetmachine8211]

I´m getting one!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good, enjoy it!

[@eduardomendonca8798]

Great video. But I think that more petrol is better than less in a trip with uncertain offer of petrol bases, like Argentina, where it´s common.

[@motorcycleadventures]

You can always take a cheap petrol can for 10$.

[@robertwheaton5264]

The Raid is £600 more than the rally here in the UK. Ok its still not the unicorn that we all want but seems better value to me than the Rally. Higher screen, wider pegs, better suspenders. New TFT. 23 L tank that you dont have to fill up every refill if you want to keep the weight and COG down. Some built in crash protection.

[@motorcycleadventures]

For many will be the preferred version.

[@TallRider101]

I really like your comments, we share the same way of thinking. More is sometime just more, not better. We are not Travis Pastrana or Pol Tarres, however we wanted to be. So comments for average Joe is what I like.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@thequalitylab2140]

great information....lika

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@straightup1234]

Great review on New yamaha world raid pavlin.. Being more heavy than the previous model why didn't they put the 900 triple engine in this bike? Is it true the 900 tenre is in the works?

[@motorcycleadventures]

No idea!

[@serban13tana1]

I got the world raid. She's perfect! She's sooo gooood man!!! Much better then standard!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@prof.2248]

World Raid edition is fantastic.

[@stephenhadley2490]

I run a Yamaha tank bag so I’m not sure how that would work. I like the front only ABS option. I’m thinking the screen and pegs might be interchangeable in which case I may swap those over to mine.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!