CFMoto 800MT-ES vs Yamaha Ténéré 700
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The CFMoto 800MT-ES and Yamaha Ténéré 700 are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the CFMoto 800MT-ES leads on power with 90 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
CFMoto
CFMoto 800MT-ES
Our pickYamaha
Yamaha Ténéré 700The verdict
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the CFMoto 800MT-ES wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
72 hp.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
90 hp and 0.39 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Our 8.5/10 at $10,799, the most bike per dollar.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
205 kg with an 875 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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CFMoto 800MT-ES vs Yamaha Ténéré 700: your questions answered
Which is faster, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Yamaha Ténéré 700?
The CFMoto 800MT-ES makes the most power at 90 hp and 75 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Yamaha Ténéré 700?
The CFMoto 800MT-ES is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,499.
Which is lighter, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Yamaha Ténéré 700?
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 is the lightest at 205 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Yamaha Ténéré 700?
For a new rider we'd point to the Yamaha Ténéré 700: 72 hp and 205 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
