A new Yamaha T700 conversion has emerged from Portugal; it was first unveiled in May ’26 in England at the Bike Shed.
The modified bike is a tribute to the XT500, which was introduced in 2026
has turned 50.
The original idea to offer the conversion as a kit has HolyMoly Co rejected. Instead, a limited number of conversions will be offered, which are to be installed starting this fall directly on-site in the future owners' garages.
Click here for information about the ordering process.
Distinctive parts such as fenders, side panels, lights, fuel tanks, etc., are not sold separately.
The following KEDO parts are installed on the motorcycle and are available immediately:
In 1976, Yamaha introduced the XT500—a motorcycle that would change the world of enduro riding forever. Simple, indestructible, minimalist. A motorcycle that crossed deserts, won the very first Paris-Dakar Rally, and became a cultural icon far beyond the world of motorsports.
Today, exactly 50 years later, this legend has found a worthy, modern successor.
For the crew of HolyMoly Motorcycles The verdict from Lisbon is clear: The Yamaha Ténéré 700 is the modern-day XT500! An honest motorcycle, built for real roads and dusty trails; for long-distance adventure and pure reliability, rather than for artificial showmanship.
With the XT700 Project ) HolyMoly brings the spirit, aesthetics, and carefree attitude of the 1979 XT500 to Yamaha's state-of-the-art CP2 platform.
Wheels & Waves, Punk’s Peak
Builder Francisco himself proved that this announcement was meant absolutely seriously at the legendary Wheels and Waves Festival In Biarritz, France: At the dusty sprint classic Punk's Peak he raced the XT700 up the asphalt and secured a sensational 2nd place On the podium!
And he's not the only one who's fallen for the bike's rugged retro charm. None other than Pol Tarrès – one of the most spectacular and successful motocross and hard enduro riders of our time – took the opportunity in Biarritz to take the bike for an extensive test ride. His verdict? Pure enthusiasm for the agile handling and the masterful balance between modern CP2 performance and classic enduro feel.
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