Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere was first presented in March 2010 at a motorcycle show in Dortmund (Germany). This motorcycle has received the status of the flagship in the line of Yamaha tour-enduro motorcycles and combines all the modern technologies used in motorcycle construction. Naturally, the appearance of the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere was primarily due to the desire to compete with BMW and Triumph, as well as to take a part of the European market for heavy touring enduros.
The Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere was based on an in-line 2-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 1199 cc. see, issuing 112 hp. power and 117 Nm of torque. The motor is tuned for powerful traction from low revs and delivers maximum performance at 6000-7250 rpm. The engine has electronic fuel injection, 2 spark plugs per cylinder, an electronically controlled throttle (YCC-T system), TCS traction control with a choice of several power take-off modes and a dry sump lubrication system. The ignition pattern is tuned in such a way that the in-line engine sounds and operates like a V-shaped 2-cylinder engine (Crossplane technology).
Other features of the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere include a steel frame, cardan drive to the rear wheel, fully adjustable suspensions in the form of an inverted fork (43 mm) at the front and a monoshock at the rear, powerful 4-piston combined brakes with ABS and a 23 liter fuel tank.
The main modifications of the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere:
- Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere - regular version.
- Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere ES - premium version. It features different camshafts, valves, piston rings, exhaust system and electronically controlled suspension.
The main competitors of the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere in the class:
- Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom
- Kawasaki Versys 1000 / Kawasaki KLV 1000
- Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer / Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
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Specifications
Specifications Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere:
| Model | Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | tourist enduro |
| Release year | 2010+ |
| Frame | steel |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line 270 ° crankshaft |
| Working volume | 1199 cm³ |
| Bore / stroke | 98.0 x 79.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Injector with YCC-T, 2x 46EIS |
| Ignition type | TCI |
| Maximum power | 112.0 h.p. (82.4 kW) at 7250 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 117.0 Nm (11.9 kg-m) at 6000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Drive type | cardan |
| Front tire size | 110 / 80R19M / C 59V |
| Rear tire size | 150 / 70R17M / C 69V |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers (UBS - Unified Brake System + ABS) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 282 mm, 1-piston caliper (UBS - Unified Brake System + ABS) |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted fork (fully adjustable), 190mm travel
XT1200ZE (ES) - Electronic Suspension Adjustment |
| Rear suspension | linkage with monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), stroke - 190 mm
XT1200ZE (ES) - Electronic Suspension Adjustment |
| Motorcycle length | 2255 mm |
| Motorcycle width | 980 mm |
| Motorcycle height | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm |
| Saddle height | 845 mm (lowest position)
870 mm (highest position) |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.55 sec. |
| Maximum speed | 218 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.0 l (including reserve - 3.9 l) |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 261 kg - XT1200Z
265 kg - XT1200ZE (ES) |
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