Across the 2023 and 2024 model years, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 485 lb (220 kg).
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid is lighter than about 52.4% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 485 lb (220 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 689 cc |
| Power | 73.8 hp |
| Torque | 50.2 lb-ft (68 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.08 US gal (23 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.22 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.57 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.34 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.42 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 485 lb (220 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid heavy compared with other Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 48th percentile among 42 compatible Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid weight change by model year?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2023. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2024.
How much does the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.08 US gal (23 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 37.8 lb (17.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 665 lb (301.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.22 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 10th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.34 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.42 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.