Yamaha Ténéré 700 backflip: a world first
12 February 2025
Backflip Yamaha Ténéré 700: a new facet of the legend
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 has nothing left to prove. It has already traveled around the world, crossed the highest mountain passes, excelled in the most demanding rally-raid, and distinguished itself in motocross, trial, and enduro. Even Pol Tarrès, the king of Extreme, has pushed the limits of the bike on impossible courses… and yet, one challenge remained: freestyle. One of the most spectacular and complex tricks: the backflip.
Until now, no rider had dared attempt this feat with the Ténéré 700, whose size seemed almost incompatible with this type of maneuver.
The motorcycle: Ténéré 700 Rally Edition prepared for the backflip
For this unprecedented challenge, the Ténéré 700 was prepared by the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team based on the Rally Edition, with a series of carefully selected modifications and GYTR accessories:
Footrest GYTF74000000
Clutch cover GYTE51000000
Air box GYTE44010000
Air filter GYTE41C00000
Stage 1 ECU GYTH591A0000
GYTF34050000 Triple Clamps
KYB 48 mm Fork GYTF31000000
Akrapovic Exhaust Line 907983310400
Graphic Kit
Other Accessories
Tractive Shock Absorber
KYTE Wheels
Michelin Desert Tires
Modifications
Seat scooped by 1.5 cm
Opening of the side fairings
Consolidation of various electrical components under the seat for space-saving and easier “seat grab” on the frame
Removal of elements: mirrors, indicators, license plate holder, handguards, passenger footpegs and brackets, kickstand safety cut-off, kickstand, ABS unit,
lighter lithium battery (2–3 kg lighter) for space and weight savings
This specially prepared motorcycle is, of course, no longer street-legal.
The pilot: Jérémy Rouanet, a freestyle expert
To meet this challenge, Jérémy Rouanet, a former FMX rider from Narbonne, accepted the challenge. With nearly twenty years of professional experience, Jérémy has already made his mark on European freestyle history: at the age of 17, he successfully completed a 25-meter long flip and has participated in Red Bull X-Fighters, XGames, Nitro Circus, Night of the Jump, and Freestyle des Nations (2013).
For this challenge, Jérémy Rouanet wore the Yamaha Alpinestars MX gear:
MX Jersey (A24-RT113-E0-0L)
MX Pants (A24-RP107-E0-34)
MX Gloves (A24-RG105-E0-0L)
Alpinestars Supertech M10 Helmet
Alpinestars Tech 10 Boots
The world’s first backflip on a Ténéré 700
After several weeks of intensive training on this carefully prepared machine, the result is clear: the world’s first backflip on a Yamaha Ténéré 700. A spectacular feat that reveals an unexpected side to the Ténéré: after conquering the road, mountain passes, rallies, and extreme off-road riding with Pol Tarrès, it has now proven that it can also dominate freestyle riding.
With its Akrapovic exhaust system, suspension optimized by OTS Factory, and a highly motivated rider, the Ténéré 700 once again demonstrates its incredible versatility: performance, precision, and passion in the service of achievement.
Décidément, cette moto sait tout faire : de l’enduro au rallye, de l’Extreme à maintenant… la figure mythique du backflip.
