The wait is over. The all-new, no-frills Yamaha T7 middleweight adventure bike is finally arriving in the states. New owners just starting the process of gearing up their factory-fresh bikes for adventure can look to SW-MOTECH for a wide range of upgrades. Luggage, crash protection, navigation and comfort solutions are already developed and ready to ship to riders and dealerships from SW-MOTECH’s new U.S.A. distribution center based in Portland, OR.
Tank Bags
SW-MOTECH’s innovative QUICK-LOCK tank bag system has been adapted for the T7’s removable fuel cap for both the ION and EVO ring systems. These bags keep small items such as wallet, keys, smartphones and water bottles readily accessible during the day, but easy to grab-and-go at pit stops.
QUICK-LOCK Hard and Soft Luggage Solutions
Sturdy 2.5 mm thick steel PRO side racks easily and completely detach from the bike at camp or for when the adventure is just to the coffee shop. The QUICK-LOCK system also provides a secure hold for the TRAX ADV aluminum panniers which can also be popped on and off from the PRO side racks with ease.
For the rear, new Ténéré 700’s can be fitted with SW-MOTECH’s sturdy ADVENTURE-RACK to accommodate an URBAN ABS or TRAX ADV aluminum top case. The ADVENTURE-RACK also has enough real estate to mount large dry-bags such as the Drybag 350 or the Drybag 600. Setup with TRAX ADV side cases and a Drybag 600 on the rear, this creates a total of 150 litres (or over 9,000ci) of dust and weatherproof luggage capacity.
Crash Protection
Ténéré means “the land out there” in the Tuareg language and refers to a large desert area of the southern Sahara. Getting “out there” is exactly what the Ténéré 700 was built for — and SW-MOTECH has the protection to make sure it finishes the journey.
The powerful Yamaha Crossplane two-cylinder engine has the oil filter and header pipes hanging down in the front, exposing them to flying rocks, debris and obstacle crossings when off-roading. SW-MOTECH’s sturdy 4 mm thick brushed aluminum skid plate protects these components and the bottom of the case.
For get-offs and tip-overs, SW-MOTECH crash bars protect the side panels and the components underneath, such as the radiator. The robust, powder-coated bars are 22 mm and 27 mm in diameter.
SW-MOTECH also offers a 2.5 mm thick aluminum rear brake master cylinder guard specifically developed for the Ténéré 700. KOBRA handguards protect levers and hands from weather and brush. And to protect the rally-inspired quadruple LED headlights on the T7’s front from “friendly” roost or passing trucks, there is a headlight guard available.
Safety and Comfort
The SW-MOTECH high-quality steel tubing centerstand allows much more convenient and secure position for field repairs and regular maintenance work. Thanks to an innovative SW-MOTECH design, installation is a snap. There is no spring tension required during the installation process. Instead, the springs are tensioned with a screw after bolting everything up. Light up the terrain ahead and be more conspicuous to drivers with auxiliary fog lights that mount elegantly just beneath the stock headlights. The Ténéré 700 comes with a mounting bar above the dash which is designed specifically for mounting any number of low-profile GPS devices. SW-MOTECH mounting kits will pair the two up perfectly. To keep things shifting smoothly no matter what boots you’re wearing, the answer is the CNC-machined, stepless, fully adjustable shift lever made of HART-COAT®-coated aluminium.
Let the journey begin!
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SW-MOTECH is among the leading global motorcycle accessory manufacturers. The production facility was founded in 1999 and now employs over 260 workers at its headquarters in Rauschenberg, Germany, and an additional production plant in Brno, Czech Republic.
SW-MOTECH partners with BMW, Ducati, Kawasaki, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Suzuki and Yamaha to develop and produce OEM accessories. The company exports its products to more than 65 countries.