Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere: review, history, specs

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Class: dual sport

Production: 2010+

Also called: Yamaha Super Tenere 1200

Models
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

(Europe, USA)

2010-2012

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

(Europe, USA)

2013-2020

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere ES

(Electronic Suspension)

(Europe, USA)

2014+

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere (2010-2012)
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere (2013-2020)
Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere ES (Electronic Suspension) (2014+)

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200: electronic equipment

  • UBS (Unified Brake System) + ABS
  • YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle)
  • D-Mode (Selectable Drive Mode)
  • TCS (Traction Control System)
  • Cruise control
  • Electronically Adjustable Suspension - XT1200ZE / ES


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

Code: BP87, BP97

2020 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere + ES
2021 North America Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES
2022 North America Name: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES
2023 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 (reserve – 3,9 l)
Trail 126 mm / 4,96 in
Fuel economy / consumption 5,47 l / 100 km (43,0 US mpg)[1]
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
Max. torque 117,0 Nm (11,9 kg-m) / 6000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,55 sec.[2]
Top speed 218 km/h (136 mph)[3]
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

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere: video.

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Manuals

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. yamahamotorsports.com | 2021 SUPER TÉNÉRÉ ES | Fuel Economy
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Super Tenere ES (08/2014) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Super Tenere ES (08/2014) | Top speed