Yamaha Ténéré 700 vs Suzuki SV-7GX
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Suzuki SV-7GX are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The Suzuki SV-7GX undercuts the Yamaha Ténéré 700 by about $1,800, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Suzuki SV-7GX leads on power with 73 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.
Our pickYamaha
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Suzuki
Suzuki SV-7GXThe verdict
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Suzuki SV-7GX wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Suzuki SV-7GX
A2-legal, 73 hp.
Suzuki SV-7GX
73 hp and 0.35 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Suzuki SV-7GX
Our 8/10 at $8,999, 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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Yamaha Ténéré 700 vs Suzuki SV-7GX: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Suzuki SV-7GX?
The Suzuki SV-7GX makes the most power at 73 hp and 64 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Suzuki SV-7GX?
The Suzuki SV-7GX is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $8,999.
Which is lighter, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Suzuki SV-7GX?
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 Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Suzuki SV-7GX?
For a new rider we'd point to the Suzuki SV-7GX: A2-legal, 73 hp and 211 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
