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Rally-raid news, behind the scenes, results, preparation and rider feedback. Plus our technical advice, key accessories and riding tips to get the most out of your Ténéré 700.
Motorcycle trip in Patagonia: an off-road raid from San Martín de los Andes to Bariloche
Emerald-colored glacial lakes, southern beech forests… Argentine Patagonia is one of the most spectacular playgrounds in the world for a […]
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How much does a motorcycle raid in Morocco cost?
A motorcycle raid in Morocco, in adventure bivouac mode or comfort hotel mode: it changes everything for the budget. The […]
How much does the Africa Eco Race cost for motorcycles?
Budget, entry fee, support: here’s everything you need to plan for to take part in the Africa Eco Race. The […]
MBSM inaugurates the Ténéré Workshop, a new hub dedicated to the Yamaha Ténéré universe
MBSM (Marc Bourgeois Sport Management), the company that notably manages the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team and the Ténéré Spirit Experience, […]
Yamaha at the start of the Baja Aragón 2026 on a Ténéré 700!
Used to wide-open spaces and desert endurance in rally-raid, the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team is taking on a brand-new challenge […]
Who is Gautier Paulin? From motocross to rally-raid, when talent knows no limits
For nearly twenty years, Gautier Paulin established himself as one of the leading figures in world motocross. MX2 European Champion, […]
Riding the Hard DéfiTour on a Ténéré 700: mission impossible?
This year was the 10th edition of the Hard DéfiTour. An anniversary edition inevitably means new challenges. Usually, the Hard […]
How to adjust your motorcycle’s steering damper?
Adjusting a steering damper on your bike is primarily about finding the right balance between stability and ease of movement […]
Ride to Dakar, Senegal, by motorcycle: the African adventure in Raid mode
Riding the legendary tracks of the old “Paris-Dakar” leading to Senegal remains the ultimate goal for any trail bike enthusiast. […]
Open Trail: The Course to Get Started in Off-Road Motorcycling
Open Trail is a unique off-road training day, organized by Mutuelle des Motards. The objective is simple: allow every motorcyclist […]
Can the Yamaha Ténéré 700 compete with Dakar machines?
This week, we were back at the Carta Rallye 2026, alongside Gautier Paulin, Alessandro Botturi and Kevin Gallas, reigning winner […]
Yamaha and the Ténéré Spirit Experience are back for the Carta Rallye 2026’s 10th edition
After a first participation last year in the Carta Rallye with our riders and our Yamaha Ténéré 700, we are […]
Where to ride off-road motorcycles in Montpellier / Occitanie?
Where to ride an off-road motorcycle? That’s the big question everyone asks us. The trail bike is the ideal motorcycle […]
Ténéré Camp 2026 in Morocco? Desert Tour, the Ténéré raid
Do you know the Ténéré Camp? An event reserved for Ténéré owners, usually over 3 days, featuring riding, activities, challenges […]
Kevin Gallas winner of Africa Eco Race 2026: Yamaha’s crowning achievement
Intense is the word to describe these two weeks of competition in the Africa Eco Race. Two weeks where the […]
Yamaha riders present at the starting line of the Africa Eco Race 2026
We will once again be at the starting line of the 2026 Africa Eco Race. This year’s edition features several […]
Who is Kevin Gallas, the German Hard Enduro and Rally-Raid rider?
Kevin Gallas: Rally-Raid or Hard Enduro expert? Well, apparently, both are compatible! Kevin was born into a family of enthusiasts. […]
Adventure Trail Motorcycle Raid in Morocco – 2026<br> <br> <br>
Motorcycle raid in Morocco, our adventures: Morocco is the ideal destination for adventure and a truly exotic experience. In 2026, […]
Andréa Peterhansel’s tips for desert driving
Andréa Peterhansel’s essential tips for safe desert riding Magnificent, mysterious and bewitching, the desert hides many dangers for the driver. […]
The Ténéré 700 Raid is returning to Morocco this spring!
WHAT IS THE RAID? It’s a motorcycleadventure format, with no stopwatch and no rankings, but not without its challenges! Quite […]
YAMAHA wins the Addax Rally!
We left for Morocco at the beginning of November to take part in the Addax Rally, a 1700 km rally-raid […]
Motorcycle raid in Morocco 2026: set off on a Ténéré 700 adventure with Yamaha
Join Yamaha and the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team for an exceptional adventure on the Ténéré 700, taking in desert landscapes, […]
Off to the Addax Rally for a Ténéré 700 rally-raid in Morocco
After more than six months since our last participation in the Carta Rally, the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team is back on track for a…
What is the best motorcycle intercom for off-road and adventure riding?
Off-road motorcycle intercom: an essential for adventure! In 2025, heading out on an adventure without an intercom is like riding […]
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