World’s first backflip with a Ténéré 700
We already knew the Ténéré 700 was capable of riding around the world, crossing the highest passes, winning the most gruelling and competitive rallies and even performing on motocross tracks as well as trial and enduro. But why stop there? Until today, one area not explored with the Ténéré to date was Freestyle motocross. Watch the video and see a world-first yourself!
The Ténéré 700 can really do everything.
Until today, a backflip was a feat never achieved before on a Ténéré and is especially difficult because of the bikes size, which is almost twice that of the motocross bikes you’d usually find in FMX.
Experienced rider Jérémy Rouanet accepted the challenge. Taking a Ténéré 700 prepared with great care in the workshops of the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team with a host of GYTR accessories and an Akrapovič exhaust, Rouanet was able to perfect the backflip after just a few weeks’ training!
The Motorcycle
The machine prepared for the occasion was based on the Ténéré 700 Rally Edition and modified to perfection by the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team who equipped it with a range of GYTR accessories.