The story behind Yamaha’s pioneering of the Adventure category, beginning with the XT500. The tale starts with Jean-Claude Olivier’s entry into the Paris-Dakar Rally and the release of the XT600 Ténéré.
Pioneering Bikes for the Dirt “Off-road Mania”
Ch. IV: From the Desert Sands: Ténéré
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