It was the announcement, all right, the announcement that Yamaha has been teasing us like a school girl.
"Due to differing government regulatory standards and factory production line schedules, the all-new Ténéré 700 is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2020"
http://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/specs-and-availability-released-for-much-anticipated-tenere-700/We're still two years away from the Tenere 700, and I'm very disappointed about that. At least we know the specs now, though!
Yamaha Tenere 700 Specs
Engine Type: 689cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 8 valves
Bore x Stroke: 80.0mm x 68.6mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection
Power*: 72.4 HP (54 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Torque*: 50.2 ft-lbs (68 Nm) @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed; wet multiplate clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension/Front: 43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable; 8.3-in travel
Suspension/Rear: Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping; 7.9-in travel
Brakes/Front: Dual 282mm hydraulic disc; selectable ABS
Brakes/Rear: 245mm hydraulic disc; selectable ABS
Tires/Front: 90/90R21 Pirelli® Scorpion® Rally STR
Tires/Rear: 150/70R18 Pirelli® Scorpion® Rally STR
L x W x H: TBD
Seat Height: 34.6 in
Wheelbase: 62.6 in
Rake (Caster Angle): TBD
Trail: TBD
Maximum Ground Clearance: 9.5 in
Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gal
Fuel Economy: TBD
Wet Weight*: 452 lbs (205 kg)
Warranty: 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Color: Ceramic Ice
Availability: Europe in second half of 2019; USA in second half of 2020.