By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Adventure
Yamaha Tenere 700 (DM07C) vs Tenere 700 World Raid (DM12)
You'll feel the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 soak up a sharp hit on its KYB suspension, and it doesn't wallow at speed. On the Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid, that same hit sinks into long-travel, fully adjustable suspension. Its chassis stays sorted as the ground gets rougher.
So which one do you buy?
The Tenere 700 World Raid has the edge if…
Comfortable long-distance riding
Narrow edge: Tenere 700 World Raid
For a day of interstate and back roads, the Tenere 700 World Raid makes a little more sense. The difference is more range per tank and better wind protection. Sit on both, because the gap is modest.
Real off-road capability
By a nose: Tenere 700 World Raid
On a washboard dirt road, the Tenere 700 World Raid edges in front. Put it down to more suspension adjustment. It's close, so ride both on gravel if you can.
What makes each one tick
2025 Tenere 700
There's an analog, playful streak in the Tenere 700, and its tall bar and repositioned pegs put you in a natural stance standing or seated. On Kane Creek, the twin's torque down low hooks the rear tire into loose climbs. The brake lever's only got 459 lb (208 kg) of bike to haul down. Up top, the twin's still pulling.
Tenere 700 World Raid
There's 6.1 US gal (23 L) in the World Raid's twin tanks, and it settles into remote unpaved roads between stops. Each twist of the throttle brings the twin's power on in one even swell. You won't feel a lurch. The CP2's reputation for reliability rides along every mile.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The 2025 Tenere 700 has the lower seat: 34.4 in (874 mm) vs 35.0 in (890 mm).
- The 2025 Tenere 700 has the lower wet weight: 459 lb (208 kg) vs 485 lb (220 kg).
- The Tenere 700 World Raid has the larger fuel tank: 6.1 US gal (23 L) vs 4.2 US gal (15.9 L).
Which one for the way you ride
Look at commuting, twisty roads, and running costs and you'll find two bikes doing the same job equally well. Fit is what breaks the tie.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
2025 Tenere 700
What owners say
Strengths
- Legendary CP2 reliability and low maintenance
- Enhanced off-road capability with upgraded suspension
- Strong, tractable low-to-mid-range torque
- User-friendly electronics package
- Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Tenere 700 World Raid
What owners say
Strengths
- Reliable and tractable CP2 engine
- Competent off-road handling
Known problems to check before you buy
2025 Tenere 700
- Throttle hesitation / surging at 3,000–5,000 RPM Multiple owners report an intermittent hesitation or 'popping' sensation during steady throttle at 3,000–5,000 RPM. A reputable tuner has confirmed the issue on several bikes, ruling out valve clearances, throttle body sync, and ECU mapping; the root cause remains unidentified. It can worsen over time and may point to a sensor or mechanical defect.
Tenere 700 World Raid
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
What they share
- Displacement
- 689 cc
- Engine
- Parallel twin
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Power
- 73 hp (54 kW)
- Peak power at
- 9,000 rpm
- Torque
- 50 lb-ft (68 Nm)
- Peak torque at
- 6,500 rpm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front tire
- 90/90-21
- Rear tire
- 150/70-18
Where the spec sheets split
| 2025 Tenere 700 | Tenere 700 World Raid | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 34.4 in (874 mm) | 35.0 in (890 mm) |
| Wet weight | 459 lb (208 kg) | 485 lb (220 kg) |
| 2025 Tenere 700 | Tenere 700 World Raid | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) | 6.1 US gal (23 L) |
| 2025 Tenere 700 | Tenere 700 World Raid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in (239 mm) | 9.8 in (250 mm) |
| Front travel | 8.3 in (211 mm) | 9.1 in (230 mm) |
| Rear travel | 7.9 in (201 mm) | 8.7 in (220 mm) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| 2025 Tenere 700 | Tenere 700 World Raid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornering ABS | Not offered | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
