Yamaha Unveils Tenere 4 Concept Adventure Bike
The smaller single-cylinder concept previews a new Yamaha adventure motorcycle ahead of EICMA 2026.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Motorcycles
Yamaha has unveiled the Tenere 4 Concept, a smaller adventure motorcycle powered by a new single-cylinder engine rather than the Tenere 700's parallel-twin. The company has not disclosed the concept's engine displacement or performance figures.
Why it matters
The concept signals Yamaha's interest in a more compact adventure motorcycle positioned below its larger Tenere 700. It also puts the Tenere 4 alongside rivals in the small-displacement adventure segment, such as the KTM 390 Adventure R.
The KTM 390 Adventure R, a rival in the segment, uses a 398.7cc single producing 44 horsepower and 29 pound-feet of torque, with 230mm of suspension travel at both ends and a weight of around 388 pounds. Yamaha has not disclosed comparable Tenere 4 Concept figures.
The players
Yamaha
Yamaha is a Japanese motorcycle manufacturer known for its Tenere adventure-touring line, including the Tenere 700 from which the concept's styling is drawn.
KTM
KTM is an Austrian motorcycle manufacturer whose 390 Adventure R serves as a direct comparison point in the small-displacement adventure segment.
The details
The Tenere 4 Concept uses a newly developed frame, KYB suspension at both ends, 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels, and a titanium Akrapovic exhaust. Its styling follows the larger Tenere 700, with a narrow body and flat, low-profile fuel tank, and Yamaha says the concept draws on its experience developing that bike.
Timeline
Tenere 4 Concept unveiled in 2026, ahead of EICMA 2026
Roadmap
The Tenere 4 Concept extends Yamaha's Tenere adventure line downward in size, building on the Tenere 700 that Yamaha says informed its development. It also places Yamaha against KTM's 390 Adventure R in the small-displacement adventure category.
A production version of the Tenere 4 would target near the European license limit of 47 horsepower, which may appeal to riders seeking an adventure bike within that output range. Yamaha has not confirmed pricing, availability, or whether the concept will reach production.
The takeaway
Riders considering a compact adventure motorcycle may want to compare the eventual Tenere 4 specifications against the KTM 390 Adventure R once Yamaha releases official figures. Until then, the concept's engine performance remains undisclosed.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by HotCars.
