Ténéré 700: Yamaha’s Technical Domination at FJ Moto 2026

Yamaha showcases the Ténéré 700’s superior engineering and a professional-grade experience for riders at the FJ Moto 2026.

Yamaha elevates off-road engineering at the 2026 FJ Moto Mountaincross Rally, utilizing the Ténéré 700 as the ultimate mobility-tech proving ground. This multi-day endurance challenge tests the Sport Machines’ agility, torque, and structural durability across technical terrain. With a sophisticated paddock infrastructure providing precision suspension tuning and real-time mechanical diagnostics, Yamaha demonstrates a comprehensive technical ecosystem. The 2026 rally marks a strategic milestone in high-performance adventure riding, proving that Yamaha’s DNA is built for extreme reliability and peak mechanical output.

– Alex A – Traffic Network PH

YAMAHA ELEVATES ADVENTURE RIDING WITH FULL-SCALE PRESENCE AT FJ MOTO MOUNTAINCROSS RALLY 2026

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

The Yamaha Adventure Team takes on extreme terrain, showcasing the Ténéré 700 in a true test of endurance and capability. Yamaha Motor Philippines strengthens its presence in the adventure riding category as it takes on the FJ Moto Mountaincross Rally 2026, bringing a full-scale experience that highlights the brand’s commitment to performance, endurance, and exploration. Set from March 26 to 29, 2026, with the rally beginning and concluding at the Cagayan De Oro Convention Center, the event transforms into a demanding multi-day off-road challenge that pushes both rider and machine to their limits. For Yamaha, this is more than participation. It is a statement of what its Sport Machines are built to do.

BUILT FOR THE JOURNEY

At the center is the Ténéré 700, the brand’s flagship adventure machine engineered for long-distance capability and extreme terrain performance. Designed to endure unpredictable conditions while maintaining control and reliability, the Ténéré 700 stands as the ideal companion for riders navigating the rugged landscapes of the Mountaincross Rally. From steep climbs to technical off-road sections, it delivers the balance of power, agility, and durability required for true adventure riding. Also, part of the action is the WR450F, reinforcing Yamaha’s off-road performance DNA and further showcasing the depth of its Sport Machines category.

THE YAMAHA ADVENTURE TEAM

Representing Yamaha Motor Philippines on the trail is the Yamaha Adventure Team, a group of experienced riders with proven credentials in off-road, enduro, and cross-country rally competitions. The team is composed of:

Edrie Ocampo
Iñigo Rafael Pimentel
Marc Soong
Marc Abeno
John Hayson Sanchez

With multiple podium finishes and championship-level experience, the team embodies Yamaha’s commitment to endurance riding and adventure excellence. Each rider enters the rally prepared to take on the terrain with precision, resilience, and control.

A COMPLETE ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE

Beyond the race itself, Yamaha delivers a comprehensive support system designed to elevate the experience for its riders and community. A dedicated paddock area provides mechanical assistance, including suspension adjustments, tire pressure checks, and unit inspections, ensuring that every Yamaha rider is prepared before and after each stage. Complementing this is a riders’ lounge, offering a rest space and essential kits to support participants throughout the rally. This integrated setup reflects Yamaha’s approach to adventure riding. It is not only about reaching the destination, but about enabling every step of the journey.

DRIVEN BY ENDURANCE

The FJ Moto Mountaincross Rally stands as one of the Philippines’ most demanding off-road events, requiring skill, strategy, and stamina across multiple days of riding. For Yamaha, it presents the perfect environment to demonstrate what its machines and riders are capable of when pushed beyond the ordinary. Every climb, every descent, and every stretch of terrain becomes a proving ground for performance and reliability.

BEYOND THE RIDE

Through its participation, Yamaha continues to expand the reach of its Sport Machines category while capturing the essence of adventure riding through immersive content and real-world performance. Because true adventure is not defined by distance alone, but by the challenges conquered along the way.
And with Yamaha, every journey is built to go further.