Following the unveiling of a higher-spec Ténéré 700 World Raid production model and the unexpected declaration of their factory team's exit from Dakar after 44 years of competition, Yamaha is back in the headlines in the world of racing, but this time, with the new middleweight adventure bike taking center stage.
Now, the Japanese manufacturer has confirmed that it would be moving up from its WR450 enduro race bikes in favor of rally racing with the new Ténéré 700 World Raid machine, the production model of which will be available soon. From October 15 to 30, 2022, the race-focused rally bike will participate in the Africa Eco Race, a 12-stage rally that will traverse Monaco to Dakar, Senegal.
