Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2027 and since 2025.
Key differences
- More power: Yamaha Tenere 700 (54 vs 41 kW)
- Lighter: Yamaha Tenere 700 (208 vs 224 kg, kerb weight)
- Lower seat: Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 (815 vs 875 mm)
- Longer range: Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 (about 215 vs 185 miles)
- Licence: Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 - Full A only; Yamaha Tenere 700 - A2 with restrictor kit
| Specs | Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 | Yamaha Tenere 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2027 | since 2025 |
| Type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Licence | Full A only | A2 with restrictor kit |
| Engine | 743 cc, 2 cyl. | 689 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 40.5 kW / 54 bhp | ✓53.7 kW / 72 bhp (best value) |
| Torque | 63 Nm at 5000 rpm | 68 Nm at 6500 rpm |
| Weight | 224 kg (kerb weight) | ✓208 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 875 mm (low seat 860 mm) |
| Suspension travel | front 190 mm, rear 175 mm | front 210 mm, rear 200 mm |
| Max load | 194 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) | 186 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | ✓17.8 l (best value) | 16 l |
| Fuel use | ✓64 mpg (4.44 l/100 km) (best value) | 60 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | ✓215 miles (best value) | 185 miles |
| New price, announced (UK) | £6,999 - £8,699 | - |
| New price (official German list, converted) | - | £10,100 |
| Used price (estimate) | - | £8,500 - £9,100 |
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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.