BMW F 900 GS Adventure vs Yamaha Tenere 700
BMW F 900 GS Adventure vs Yamaha Tenere 700 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2024 and since 2025.
Key differences
- More power: BMW F 900 GS Adventure (77 vs 54 kW)
- Lighter: Yamaha Tenere 700 (208 vs 246 kg, with fluids)
- Longer range: BMW F 900 GS Adventure (about 420 vs 300 km)
- Licence: BMW F 900 GS Adventure - A only; Yamaha Tenere 700 - A2 with restriction kit
| Specs | BMW F 900 GS Adventure | Yamaha Tenere 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2024 | since 2025 |
| Type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Licence | A only | A2 with restriction kit |
| Engine | 895 cm³, 2 cyl. | 689 cm³, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 77 kW / 105 hp | 53.7 kW / 73 hp |
| Weight | 246 kg (with fluids) | 208 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 875 mm (low seat 850 mm) | 875 mm (low seat 860 mm) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 23 l | 16 l |
| Fuel use | 4.8 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 420 km | 300 km |
| Used price (estimate) | £10,600 - £12,100 | £8,200 - £8,800 |
| New price (official list, DE) | - | £10,100 |
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BMW F 900 GS Adventure: Weak points
- Expensive parts
- Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
- Heavy: 230 kg or more
Yamaha Tenere 700: Weak points
- Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
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Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.