AltRider Variable Height Suspension Lowering Links for the Yamaha Tenere 700

The stock Ténéré 700 seat height works for some riders and some terrain — but not all. These suspension links let you set the bike up for the ride ahead rather than accepting the factory compromise.

Three height positions give you real range: raise it 12mm for maximum ground clearance in rocky terrain, drop it 18mm for mixed riding, or go down 30mm when you need both feet planted confidently in technical sections or practicing slow-speed maneuvers on tight trails. Switching between positions is straightforward once the links are installed.

Height positions are laser-etched directly onto the links, so there's no guessing which setting you're on. Stainless steel construction holds firm under suspension load — aluminum links can flex when you don't want them to.

If you change your ride height, your sidestand needs to match. Pairing these links with the AltRider Adjustable Aluminum Side Stand for the Ténéré 700 keeps everything consistent regardless of which height you're running.

Final seat height varies depending on your shock preload, static sag, tire size, and tire pressure. The height figures are a guide, not a guarantee.

Stock adventure bikes are tall by design — they need ground clearance for real off-road work. But that height scares off riders coming from street bikes, and a nervous rider dropping a 500-pound machine in technical terrain isn't riding well. These lowering links let you start with more ground contact and adjust upward as your confidence grows.

Most competitors sell fixed-height links — one part, one position. This is one part with two positions: 20mm or 30mm of lowering. When your skills develop, you change the position. You don't buy another part.

The engineering holds up under real use. Stainless steel handles suspension stress cycling better than cast aluminum, which can develop porosity issues over time. The markings — position indicators, directional arrows, and the T725 identifier — are machined into the part, not applied as a surface treatment that wears away. Getting the orientation wrong during installation is nearly impossible.

After installation, adjust suspension sag, check chain tension, and consider front fork height adjustment at 50–80% of the rear drop amount. Budget 30–45 minutes for the job.