Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere: review, history, specs

Yamaha XT1200Z SUPER TENERE
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Production	2010 - 2018
Class	Adventure
Engine	Forward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Bore / Stroke	99.1mm x 99.1mm
Compression ratio	11.0:1
Horsepower	111.98 HP (83.5 KW) @ 7250RPM
Torque	86.3 ft/lbs (117.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Spark Plug	NGK CPR8EB-9 `12-19
Battery	YUASA YTZ12S `12-19
Transmission	Gear box: 6-Speed Clutch: Wet multiple disc
Final Drive	Shaft `12-19
Suspension	Front: Upside-down telescopic fork 43 mm Rear: Swingarm, adjustable preload and rebound damping, (link suspension), Monoshock
Brakes	Front: Hydraulic dual disc 310 mm wave discs Rear: Hydraulic single disc 282 mm wave disc
Front Tire	110/80-R19 59V `12-19
Rear Tire	150/70-R17 69V `12-19
Wheelbase	60.59 inches (1539 mm)
Length	88.58 inches (2250 mm)
Width	38.58 inches (980 mm)
Seat Height	33.31 inches (846 mm)
Weight	257.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals	Service Manual

The Yamaha XT1200Z SUPER TENERE was a Forward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves Adventure motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 2018. Max torque was 86.3 ft/lbs (117.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 111.98 HP (83.5 KW) @ 7250 RPM.

Engine

A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1199.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multiple disc.

Chassis

It came with a 110/80R19M/C 59V front tire and a 150/70R17M/C 69V rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Hydraulic dual disc 310 mm wave discs in the front and a Hydraulic single disc 282 mm wave disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Upside-down telescopic fork 43 mm while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, adjustable preload and rebound damping, (link suspension), Monoshock. The wheelbase was 60.59 inches (1539 mm) long.

2018 Yamaha XT1200Z SUPER TENERE

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  2018 Yamaha XT1200Z SUPER TENERE

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  2018 Yamaha XT1200Z SUPER TENERE

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  2018 Yamaha XT1200Z SUPER TENERE

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  2018 Yamaha XT1200Z SUPER TENERE

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  2018 Yamaha XT1200Z SUPER TENERE

The Super Tenere is built from the ground up to be the most exciting next-generation adventure tourer, combining Yamaha's Dakar-bred toughness and reliability with light, easy handling and advanced rider assist technology.

Models
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere (Europe, USA) 2010-2012	Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere (Europe, USA) 2013+	Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere ES (Electronic Suspension) (Europe, USA) 2014+
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere (2010-2012)	Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere (2013+)	Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere ES (Electronic Suspension) (2014+)

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2010	Europe	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere Code: 23P1
2011	Europe	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere Code: 23P8
2012	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere Code: 23PB, 23P4, 23P5, 23P6
2013	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere Code: 23PF, 23PJ, 23PK, 23PL
2014	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere + ES Code: 2BS1, 2BS5, 2BS6, 2BS7 + 2KB1, 2KB5, 2KB6, 2KB7
2015	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere + ES Code: 2BS9, 2BSF, 2BSE, 2BSD + 2KBD, 2KB9, 2KBJ, 2KBG, 2KBH
2016	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere + ES Code: 2BSS, 2BSM, 2BSP, 2BSR, 2BSL, 2BSK + 2KBR, 2KBP, 2KBN
2017	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere + ES Code: BP81, 2BSV, 2BST, 2BSU + BP91, 2KBV, 2KBT, 2KBU
2018	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere + ES
2019	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere + ES

Specifications

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2255 mm / 88,8 in
	Overall width	980 mm / 38,6 in
	Overall height	1410 mm / 55,5 in
	Seat height	845 mm / 33,3 in (low position) 870 mm / 34,3 in (high position)
	Wheelbase	1540 mm / 60,6 in
	Ground clearance	205 mm / 8,07 in
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	261 kg / 575 lbs – XT1200Z 265 kg / 584 lbs – XT1200ZE (ES)
FRAME	Type	Steel tube backbone
	Front suspension, travel	43 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 190 mm / 7,48 in XT1200ZE (ES) - electronically adjusted suspension
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 190 mm / 7,48 in XT1200ZE (ES) - electronically adjusted suspension
	Front tire size	110/80R19M/C 59V
	Rear tire size	150/70R17M/C 69V
	Front brake	Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers (UBS - Unified Brake System, ABS)
	Rear brake	Single disc, 282 mm, 1-piston caliper (UBS - Unified Brake System, ABS)
	Fuel capacity	23,0 l / 6,08 US gal (incl. reserve – 3,9 l)
	Trail	126 mm / 4,96 in
	Fuel economy	5,47 l / 100 km (43,0 mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders in-line, 270° crankshaft
	Bore & Stroke	98,0 x 79,5 mm
	Displacement	1199 cm³ (73,1 cu in)
	Compression ratio	11.0:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	112,0 hp (82,4 kW) / 7250 rpm TCS - traction control system
	Max. torque	117,0 Nm (11,9 kg-m) / 6000 rpm
	0 to 100 km/h	3,55 sec
	Top speed	218 kmh / 136 mph
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel Injection with YCC-T, 2x 46EIS
	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Shaft
	Primary reduction	2.387
	Final reduction	1.466
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	2.769 2.063 1.571 1.250 1.042 0.929
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	TCI
	Alternator	A.C. magneto, 14V 42.9A at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-11Ah

Images

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Videos

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Manuals

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere: manuals, parts, microfiches.

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