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KLR 650 2025 vs Tenere 700 World Raid 2024

If straight-line speed is your priority, the Tenere 700 World Raid takes the lead. With 38 HP more than the KLR 650, it offers a more spirited ride that will be noticeable on highway overtakes or track days. When it comes to agility, the KLR 650 has a clear advantage. Weighing in 11kg less than the Tenere 700 World Raid, it will feel significantly easier to handle in low-speed traffic, parking maneuvers, and twisty corners. Riders with a shorter inseam should lean towards the KLR 650. Its seat height is 18mm lower than the Tenere 700 World Raid, making it much easier to flat-foot at stoplights and increasing confidence during stops. Bottom Line: While both are capable, the tenere700 offers a superior power-to-weight ratio, making it the more exciting machine for experienced riders.

Kawasaki KLR 650 2025KLR 650
2025652 cc • 34.6 hp
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid 2024Tenere 700 World Raid
2024689 cc • 72.4 hp
SpecKLR 650Tenere 700 World Raid
Displacement652689
Power34.672.4
Cylinders12
Weight209220
Seat height872890
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