Dirt & Trail Aug2020

after a long ride from the tensed up riding
attitude brought on by the ‘mechanical
sympathy’ for small cc single cylinder engines
being revved into the limits at speed for long
distances.
The parallel twin, easy revving power plant
in the T7 does seem to diminish that problem
significantly which will make it great for
long distance tours down the highways and
byways out of the cities and suburbia to it’s
natural and instinctual terrain of the African
bushveld, where it comes alive chasing the
setting sun along dried riverbeds and over the
rock up mountain goat trails.
In my humble opinion, “Has it been worth
the wait?” and the only answer is a resounding
“HELL YEAH!!” get onto www.yamaha.co.za
or call them on 011 259 7850 to find out how
to get your back side onto the saddle of the
Yamaha Ténéré 700 or T7 if you prefer.
Ceramic Ice
Competition White
The Next Horizon is Yours.
Driven by a high-torque, 689cc, 2-cylinder engine, equipped with a special optimised transmission
that gives you the ideal balance of power and control, this rally-bred long distance adventure bike
is built to master a wide range of riding conditions on the dirt or road.
The compact tubular chassis and slim bodywork offer maximum agility during stand up or sit
down riding – and long travel suspension and spoke wheels give you the ability to get to anywhere
you want. Just fill up and go. The Next Horizon is Yours.
www.yamaha.co.za · +27 11 259 7600 ·
Facebook: Yamaha Southern Africa · Instagram: @yamahasouthafrica
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