QJ Motor SVT 650 X vs Yamaha Tenere 700
QJ Motor SVT 650 X 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: QJ Motor SVT 650 X (56 vs 54 kW)
- Lighter: Yamaha Tenere 700 (208 vs 236 kg, with fluids)
- Lower seat: QJ Motor SVT 650 X (795 vs 875 mm)
- Longer range: QJ Motor SVT 650 X (about 330 vs 300 km)
- Licence: QJ Motor SVT 650 X - A only; Yamaha Tenere 700 - A2 with restriction kit
- Cheaper new: QJ Motor SVT 650 X (£6,900 vs £10,100, DE list price)
| Specs | QJ Motor SVT 650 X | Yamaha Tenere 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2024 | since 2025 |
| Type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Licence | A only | A2 with restriction kit |
| Engine | 645 cm³, 2 cyl. | 689 cm³, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 56.1 kW / 76 hp | 53.7 kW / 73 hp |
| Weight | 236 kg (with fluids) | 208 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 875 mm (low seat 860 mm) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 20 l | 16 l |
| Fuel use | 5.3 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 330 km | 300 km |
| New price (official list, DE) | £6,900 | £10,100 |
| Used price (estimate) | £5,100 - £5,800 | £8,200 - £8,800 |
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QJ Motor SVT 650 X: Weak points
- Small dealer network
- 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.