Stop Building Heavy T700s! 2025 Tenere 700 Lightweight Project

Worth the Weight? My 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Build & 1,100km Torture Test I’ve just finished what I reckon is the ultimate lightweight build for the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700. But in chasing weight savings, did I go too far… or not far enough? There’s only one way to find out—a 1,100 kilometre, three-day adventure putting this sharp new T700 through its paces in real Australian conditions. In this video: Part 1: The Ride. Real terrain, no hiding. How does the 2025 model handle with a "less is more" philosophy? Part 2: The Deep Dive. For the die-hard Tenere tragics—a full build breakdown. We look at every kilogram saved, what works, what doesn't, and bring in the experts to dial the suspension in properly. From the first ride, I knew the 2025 T700 was a better base—lower COG, planted chassis, and suspension that actually works. This build isn’t about fixing Yamaha’s mistakes; it’s about refining the fundamentals. No unnecessary gear. No dead weight. Just a sharp, lightweight adventure setup. Have I nailed the perfect T700 setup, or stripped it back too far? Let’s find out. This channel is proudly supported by #musicbed Index 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Build details 07:20 Test Ride 10:00 Did I get it wrong? 14:20 Parts weigh in 18:40 Camel Rear Brake