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2. For drive chain-equipped models,

dry and then lubricate it to prevent
rust.

3. Use a chrome polish to shine

chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.

4. Apply a corrosion protection spray

(YAMALUBE Silicone Protectant &
Lubricant) on all metal parts in-
cluding chrome or nickel-plated
surfaces. 

WARNING! Do not ap-

ply silicone or oil spray to seats,
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tire trea

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parts will 

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faces of these parts 

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operatin

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 the vehicle.

 [EWA20651]

5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted

plastic parts with a suitable care
product (YAMACLEAN Vinyl
Dressing).

6. Touch up minor paint damage

caused by stones, etc.

7. Wax all painted surfaces using a

non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles
(YAMALUBE Spray Polish & In-
stant Detailer).

8. When finished cleaning, start the

engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.

9. If the headlight lens has fogged

up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.

10. Let the vehicle dry completely be-

fore storing or covering it.

NOTICE

ECA26320

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away the paint.

Apply sprays an

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Wipe off excess afterwar

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WARNING

EWA20660

Contaminants left on the 

b

rakes or

tires can cause loss of control.

Make sure there is no lu

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or wax on the 

b

rakes or tires.

If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an

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UBMB10E0.book  Page 3  Monday, August 22, 2022  1:08 PM

Summary of Contents for Tenere 700 2023

Page 1: ...his vehicle MOTORCYCLE OWNER S MANUAL Specifications Consumer information Motorcycle care and storage Periodic maintenance and adjustment For your safety pre operation checks Instrument and control fu...

Page 2: ...r reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently...

Page 3: ...tain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha co...

Page 4: ...tial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or...

Page 5: ...tor Corporation U S A 1st edition July 2022 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in J...

Page 6: ...c maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing the cowling 7 10 Checking the spark plugs 7 10 Canister 7 11 Engine oil an...

Page 7: ...cle care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Diagnostic connector 10 3 Vehicle data recording 10 3 Rep...

Page 8: ...They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is avai...

Page 9: ...WAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 1TP 2118K A2 TIRE INFORMATION Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows FRONT REAR 220 kPa 2 20 kgf cm 32 psi 25...

Page 10: ...gh pressure nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause explosion Read owner s manual for instructions Do not incinerate puncture or open 4AA 22259 80 WARNING Improper loading can cause loss of control Read ow...

Page 11: ...u Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibili...

Page 12: ...ld always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both fee...

Page 13: ...hat has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pa...

Page 14: ...mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the per formance of your motorcycle Carefully inspect the accessory b...

Page 15: ...FF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for mode...

Page 16: ...er page 7 11 4 Seat lock page 4 17 5 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting knob page 4 21 6 Shift pedal page 4 13 7 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 12 8 Engine oil level check window page 7 12...

Page 17: ...Right view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Main fuse page 7 33 2 Fuse box page 7 33 3 Battery page 7 31 4 Fuel tank cap page 4 15 5 Brake pedal page 4 13 6 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 UBMB10E0 book Page 2 Mon...

Page 18: ...ndlebar switches page 4 11 3 Power outlet page 4 24 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 4 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 11 7 Brake lever page 4 13 8 Throttle...

Page 19: ...ght will stay on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10664 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while th...

Page 20: ...n if the en gine oil pressure is low TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light should come on go off briefly and then remain on until the engine is start ed Otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the...

Page 21: ...rs have a Yamaha dealer check the on board diagnostic system TIP When the vehicle is turned on this light should come on for a few seconds and then go off Otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi...

Page 22: ...of an accident EAU90790 Switching the display units The display units can be switched be tween kilometers and miles To switch the display units set the multi funtion display to the odometer or a trip...

Page 23: ...he last segment starts flash ing Refuel as soon as possible TIP If a problem is detected in the electrical circuit the fuel level segments will flash repeatedly If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer che...

Page 24: ...increment value one by one or push and hold the button to in crease the increment value continu ously EAU87391 Transmission gear display This display shows the selected gear The neutral position is i...

Page 25: ...ightness control mode Push the top set button to change the display in the following order ODO TRIP 1 TRIP 2 TRIP CD TRIP F km L L 100 km or MPG AVE_ _ _ km L AVE_ _ _ L 100 km or AVE_ _ _ _ MPG AVE_...

Page 26: ...of the fuel meter starts flashing the display automati cally changes to the fuel reserve trip meter TRIP F and starts counting the distance traveled from that point To reset the fuel reserve tripmeter...

Page 27: ...E_ _ _ L 100 km or AVE_ _ _ MPG To switch the fuel consumption measurement units push the top set button until the measurement units change AVE_ _ _ km L the average dis tance that can be traveled on...

Page 28: ...ature is below 16 F Lo will be displayed EAU90700 Brightness control mode The brightness level of the multi func tion meter unit panel can be adjusted To adjust the brightness 1 Turn the vehicle power...

Page 29: ...switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When released the switch returns to the cen ter position To cancel the turn signal lights push th...

Page 30: ...or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic hazard NOTICE ECA10062 Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en gine not running other...

Page 31: ...quipped with a brake lever position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the throttle grip push the brake lever away from the throttle grip and rotate the adjusting dial M...

Page 32: ...nd let the ABS work Do not pump the brakes as this will re duce braking effectiveness The ABS performs a self check when you first start off During this time a clicking noise from the hy draulic unit...

Page 33: ...l is a fire hazard EAU13222 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce th...

Page 34: ...od is 86 or higher or the research octane number RON is 91 or higher If engine knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or higher octane rating Gasohol There are two types of gas...

Page 35: ...t allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat EAUM4110 Seats Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn...

Page 36: ...Install the passenger seat TIP Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding EAU90940 Adjusting the headlight beams The headlight beam can be adjusted to raise or lower the height of the...

Page 37: ...hen turning the damping force adjuster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning the damping force adjuster in direction b it may click beyond the state...

Page 38: ...se and harden the suspension If this occurs bleed the air from each fork leg WARNING EWA10201 Always bleed both fork legs other wise poor handling and loss of sta bility may result 1 If possible eleva...

Page 39: ...e adjuster in direction a to in crease the spring preload Turn the adjuster in direction b to de crease the spring preload To set the spring preload turn the ad juster in direction b until it stops an...

Page 40: ...irection b it may click beyond the stated specifica tions however such adjustments are ineffective and may damage the suspension Compression damping force Turn the adjuster in direction a to in crease...

Page 41: ...handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause...

Page 42: ...on of accesso ries that require more than the stated capacity at any one time This may overload the circuit and cause the fuse to blow TIP To prevent battery drain do not use an accessory with the eng...

Page 43: ...ide of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the igniti...

Page 44: ...starts unless the clutch lever is pulled and the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sidestand be lowered while the trans mission is in gear Periodically check the system...

Page 45: ...as stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may no...

Page 46: ...the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check breather hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose con nectio...

Page 47: ...le grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 18 7 27 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 27 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check...

Page 48: ...ightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working...

Page 49: ...00 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in...

Page 50: ...the transmission into the neutral position 4 Start the engine by pushing the start switch 5 Release the start switch when the engine starts or after 5 seconds Wait 10 seconds before pressing the switc...

Page 51: ...ot designed to withstand the shock of forced shifting EAU16682 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicato...

Page 52: ...ver rev This could cause loss of control an accident and injury It could also cause engine or drive train dam age EAU64150 Recommended shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and...

Page 53: ...erforming maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while...

Page 54: ...included in this manual and the tools provided in the tool kit are intended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrench and other tools are n...

Page 55: ...00 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace i...

Page 56: ...for dam age Replace if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 2...

Page 57: ...error codes 2 Air filter element Replace Every 12000 mi 19000 km 3 Air filter check hose Clean 4 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 5 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid...

Page 58: ...chain lubricant thoroughly Every 600 mi 1000 km and after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 14 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Moderately repac...

Page 59: ...heck operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 23 Shock absorber as sembly Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 24 Rear suspension link pivots Apply lithium soap based g...

Page 60: ...leakage Change coolant Every 3 years 28 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 29 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly 30 Throttle grip Check...

Page 61: ...Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years or sooner if cracked or damaged UBMB10E0...

Page 62: ...spark plug to slowly erode they should be removed and checked in accordance with the peri odic maintenance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plugs can reveal the condition o...

Page 63: ...stall the spark plug cap otherwise the ignition coil coupler may get damaged The spark plug cap may be difficult to remove because the rubber seal on the end of the cap fits tightly To remove the spar...

Page 64: ...on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minu...

Page 65: ...ps 6 8 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 6 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 7 Apply a thin coat of cle...

Page 66: ...sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 11 Check the O ring for damage and replace it if necessary 12 Install and tighten the engine oil filler cap 13 Install the cowling A 14 Start the en...

Page 67: ...final oil clears our performance standards Thus Yamalube mineral semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct characters and value Yamaha s expe rience gained over many years of re search...

Page 68: ...lant replace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the...

Page 69: ...emoving the screws remove the screw securing the air filter ele ment and then pull it out 4 Check the air filter for damage or dirt and replace it if necessary NOTICE ECA21220 The air filter element m...

Page 70: ...p free play as shown Periodically check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it EAU21403 Valve clearance The valves are an important engine component and since valv...

Page 71: ...rature The tire air pressure must be adjusted in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10512 Never ove...

Page 72: ...t and rear tires should be of the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the tires list...

Page 73: ...ch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in di rection b 4 Tighten the locknut EAU37914 Checking th...

Page 74: ...ly be serviced by a Yamaha dealer EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lub...

Page 75: ...s a set EAU40262 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Replenish the b...

Page 76: ...ays clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake system leak...

Page 77: ...well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or break age If distance A is more than 55 0 mm 2 16 in the chain can damage the frame swingarm and other parts To prevent th...

Page 78: ...ly when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clea...

Page 79: ...possible to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cab...

Page 80: ...dal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23144 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked befor...

Page 81: ...t Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAU23252 Lubricating the rear suspen sion The pivoting points of the rear suspen s...

Page 82: ...the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely supp...

Page 83: ...ecking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wh...

Page 84: ...es NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the...

Page 85: ...cal system and possibly a fire EWA15132 1 Starter relay cover 2 Fuse box 3 Main fuse 4 Spare main fuse 2 4 3 1 1 ABS solenoid fuse 2 ABS motor fuse 3 Hazard fuse 4 Accessory fuse 5 Auxiliary fuse 6 AB...

Page 86: ...and brake tail light If a light does not come on check the fuse and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA16581 Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens...

Page 87: ...6 Install the turn signal light unit by installing the screw NOTICE Do not overtighten the screw oth erwise the lens may break ECA11192 EAU24331 License plate light If the license plate light does no...

Page 88: ...rcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur during operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting an...

Page 89: ...odic maintenance and adjustment 7 37 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage UBMB10E0 book Page 37 Monday August 22 2022 1 08...

Page 90: ...a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s Have a Yamaha dealer c...

Page 91: ...opped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recom...

Page 92: ...roads may be salted as a de icing method it s im portant to clean the vehicle thor oughly to remove road salt and avoid corrosion Wheel spokes bolts nuts and other unpainted met al parts can be especi...

Page 93: ...e off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden hose Use only enough pressure to do the job Avoid spraying wa ter directly into the muffler instru ment panel air inlet or other inner area...

Page 94: ...ax all painted surfaces using a non abrasive wax or use a detail spray for motorcycles YAMALUBE Spray Polish In stant Detailer 8 When finished cleaning start the engine and let it idle for several min...

Page 95: ...the fuel cock lever to the off position 5 For vehicles with a carburetor To prevent fuel deposits from build ing up drain the fuel in the carbu retor float chamber into a clean container Retighten the...

Page 96: ...moisture from entering it 10 Remove the battery and fully charge it or attach a maintenance charger to keep the battery opti mally charged NOTICE Confirm that the battery and its charger are compatib...

Page 97: ...l grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 2 30 L 2 43 US qt 2 02 Imp qt With oil filter removal 2 60 L 2 75 US qt 2 29 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reser...

Page 98: ...accessories Front brake Type Hydraulic dual disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system...

Page 99: ...NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record th...

Page 100: ...is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48271 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control...

Page 101: ...cks or service proce dures are performed Vehicle data uploaded will be handled appropriately according to the follow ing Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third par...

Page 102: ...finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor...

Page 103: ...cle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed o...

Page 104: ...nder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4...

Page 105: ...mation 10 7 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks UBMB10E0 book Page 7 Monday August 2...

Page 106: ...bsequent purchaser it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection a...

Page 107: ...ter date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can b...

Page 108: ...vered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is...

Page 109: ...d protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number and we ll be happy to help you get the Y E S co...

Page 110: ...ine overheating 7 39 Engine serial number 10 1 Engine stop switch 4 12 Engine trouble warning light 4 3 F Front and rear brake pads checking 7 22 Front fender 4 24 Front fork adjusting 4 19 Front fork...

Page 111: ...and cable checking and lubricating 7 27 Throttle grip free play checking 7 18 Tires 7 19 Tool kit 7 2 Transmission gear display 4 6 Troubleshooting 7 36 Troubleshooting chart 7 38 Turn signal indicat...

Page 112: ...UBMB10E0 book Page 3 Monday August 22 2022 1 08 PM...

Page 113: ...right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engine...

Page 114: ...DIC183 This Owner s manual is also available online at the Yamaha Owner s Manual Library https www yamahamotorsports com yamaha manuals PRINTED IN JAPAN 2022 09 0 7 1 CR E...

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