Phelon & Moore Capetown 7X vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Phelon & Moore Capetown 7X vs Yamaha Tenere 700 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2026 and since 2025.
Key differences
- Lighter: Yamaha Tenere 700 (208 vs 270 kg, kerb weight)
- Lower seat: Phelon & Moore Capetown 7X (810 vs 875 mm)
- Longer range: Phelon & Moore Capetown 7X (about 215 vs 185 miles)
| Specs | Phelon & Moore Capetown 7X | Yamaha Tenere 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2026 | since 2025 |
| Type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Licence | A2 with restrictor kit | A2 with restrictor kit |
| Engine | 693 cc, 2 cyl. | 689 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | ✓55 kW / 74 bhp (best value) | 53.7 kW / 72 bhp |
| Torque | 68 Nm at 7000 rpm | 68 Nm at 6500 rpm |
| Weight | 270 kg (kerb weight) | ✓208 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 875 mm (low seat 860 mm) |
| Suspension travel | front 170 mm, rear 170 mm | front 210 mm, rear 200 mm |
| Max load | no data | 186 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | ✓21 l (best value) | 16 l |
| Fuel use | 54 mpg (5.2 l/100 km) | ✓60 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) (best value) |
| Range on one tank | ✓215 miles (best value) | 185 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £6,200 | £8,500 - £9,100 |
| Reliability data | Long-term reliability data for this model is not yet available | - |
| New price (official German list, converted) | - | £10,100 |
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Phelon & Moore Capetown 7X: Watch out
- Small dealer network
- Heavy: 230 kg or more
Yamaha Tenere 700: Watch out
- 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.