Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally 2020 Maintenance Schedule
The 2020 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, air filter, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, oil and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
689ccEngine size
42Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha Tenere 700 Owner's Manual, doc BRL-28199-70 (model XTZ07AS, EU/UK edition, printed 2024.12) (this document covers model years 2020–2025): library.ymcapps.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel line - check for cracks or damage | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Spark plugs - check condition, clean and regap | Every 12,000 km (first at 7,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check condition; adjust gap and clean. |
| Spark plugs - replace | Every 12,000 km (first at 13,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plug. |
| Valve clearance - check and adjust | Every 42,000 km (first at 42,000 km) | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. |
| Crankcase breather system - check hose | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check breather hose for cracks or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Fuel injection - adjust synchronization | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Adjust synchronization. |
| Exhaust system - check leakage and tightness | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check for leakage; tighten if necessary; replace gasket(s) if necessary. |
| Diagnostic system check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Perform dynamic inspection using Yamaha diagnostic tool; check the error codes. |
| Air filter element - replace | Replace every 19,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Air filter check hose - clean | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Clean. |
| Clutch - check operation and adjust | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation; adjust or replace cable. |
| Front brake - check operation, fluid level and leakage | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if necessary. |
| Rear brake - check operation, fluid level and leakage | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if necessary. |
| Brake hoses - check for cracks or damage | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check for cracks or damage; check for correct routing and clamping. |
| Brake hoses - replace | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Brake fluid - change | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid. |
| Wheels - check runout and spoke tightness | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check runout, spoke tightness, and for damage; tighten spokes if necessary. |
| Tires - check tread depth and air pressure | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check tread depth and for damage; replace if necessary; check air pressure and correct if necessary. |
| Wheel bearings - check for smooth operation | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check bearings for smooth operation; replace if necessary. |
| Swingarm pivot bearings - check operation and play | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check operation and for excessive play. |
| Swingarm pivot bearings - repack with grease | Every 50,000 km (first at 50,000 km) | Moderate | Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Drive chain - check, adjust and lubricate | Every 1,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check chain slack, alignment and condition; adjust and lubricate chain thoroughly with a special O-ring chain lubricant. |
| Steering bearings - check for looseness | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check bearing assemblies for looseness. |
| Steering bearings - repack with grease | Every 19,000 km (first at 19,000 km) · Replace every 19,000 km | Moderate | Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Chassis fasteners - check tightness | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check all chassis fitting and fasteners; correct if necessary. |
| Brake lever pivot shaft - lubricate | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply silicone grease lightly. |
| Brake pedal pivot shaft - lubricate | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. |
| Clutch lever pivot shaft - lubricate | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. |
| Shift pedal pivot shaft - lubricate | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. |
| Sidestand pivot - check and lubricate | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check operation; apply molybdenum disulfide grease lightly. |
| Sidestand switch - check operation | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check operation and replace if necessary. |
| Front fork - check operation and oil leakage | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check operation and for oil leakage; replace if necessary. |
| Shock absorber assembly - check operation and oil leakage | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check operation and for oil leakage; replace if necessary. |
| Rear suspension link pivots - lubricate | Every 19,000 km (first at 19,000 km) · Replace every 19,000 km | Moderate | Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. |
| Engine oil - change | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Change engine oil (warm engine before draining). |
| Engine oil filter cartridge - replace | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 12,000 km | Easy | Replace oil filter cartridge. |
| Cooling system - check coolant level and leakage | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. |
| Cooling system - change coolant | Every 36 months · Replace every 36 months | Easy–Moderate | Change coolant. |
| Front and rear brake switches - check operation | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check operation. |
| Control cables - lubricate | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly. |
| Throttle grip - check and lubricate | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check operation; lubricate throttle grip housing tube guides. |
| Lights, signals and switches - check and adjust | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check operation; adjust headlight beam. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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