If you are planning to go in an adventure on two wheels then you’ll certainly have to carefully choose the perfect motorcycle. Firstly it will have to be reliable to the core, then very comfortable and of course strong and agile to be able to ride effortless on the highway but also on the unpaved roads.

The Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré fits perfectly in this pattern and does much more than that. At the heart of this beauty lies a 1199 cc, liquid cooled, 2 cylinder engine that develops a maximum output of 80.9 kW (110PS) at 7,250 rpm and 114.1 Nm (11.6 kg-m) of torque at 6,000 rpm.

The Super Ténéré is equipped with Yamaha’s Chip-Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) technology with 3-stage traction control that can be turned off if wanted. You also get switchable Yamaha D-MODE engine mapping.

The motorcycle rides on spoked, tubeless aluminium rims wrapped in imposing 110/80R19M/C 59V front and 150/70R17M/C 69V rear tires.

Hit the jump for more information on the 2013 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré.

2013 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2013 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré
  • Engine/Motor: liquid-cooled
  • Horsepower: 59 @ 7250
  • Torque: 84 @ 6000
  • Transmission: Constant Mesh
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Overview

Adventure travelling takes skill, courage and endurance – as well as faith in your machine. Faith that it'll love rocky river crossings and dirt roads as much as you do. Faith that it's going to be comfortable on a long freeway haul. Faith that it's got what it takes to carve up twisty mountain roads.

The Super Ténéré 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.

-Shaft drive inline 2-cyl engine - 270- degree crank

-Mass kept low and central for agile handling

-Intelligent Unified Brake System and ABS

-YCC-T, 3-stage traction control, Yamaha D-mode

-Tough spoked, tubeless aluminium rims

-Adjustable front and rear suspension

-Adjustable seat height

Yamaha began with a clean sheet and a clear vision for the Super Ténéré – the intelligent adventure travel bike. We started with a big, powerful engine – with an inline 2-cylinder layout to keep the bike compact and narrow – and a 270-degree crank for superb throttle feel.

We kept the mass low and central for light, agile handling from walking pace on a rocky trail to attack velocity in the twisties. We built it tough, with spoked rims and inbuilt engine protection for flat dirt trails. We made it comfortable and practical for long-haul touring. And we loaded it with the latest rider assist technology to help riders tackle any terrain.

Shaft drive inline 2-cylinder engine - 270-degree crank

Tear up tarmac and move mountains of sand with 1199cc of effortless, 270-degree inline 2-cylinder grunt. Big, flexible torque meets 110PS of quick-revving power in a big-bore engine that's mounted low in the frame for sharper handling.

Mass kept low and central for agile handling

A low and central centre of mass was one of Yamaha's key design goals. You'll notice the effects straight away - the superb balance and agility you feel at slow speeds and on loose surfaces, and the light, quick steering as you flick the bike effortlessly through switchback corners on mountain roads.

Intelligent Unified Brake System + ABS

The smart ABS system predicts when the wheels are about to slide and smoothly intervenes. And the Unified Brake System lets you choose between braking both wheels with just the front lever, or controlling each wheel by touching the rear brake pedal first. Together they deliver exceptional control in a wide range of riding conditions.

YCC-T with 3-stage traction control

Choose how you want to ride and get on the gas with confidence. The Super Ténéré features advanced Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) technology with 3-stage traction control that can be turned off when it's time for a little rear-wheel steering in the dirt. The bike also has switchable Yamaha D-MODE engine mapping.

Tough spoked, tubeless aluminium rims

For reliable performance over the toughest off-road obstacles, the Super Ténéré runs spoked, tubeless aluminium rims. The narrow front rim features two Double T-type rails at the rim end of the spokes, letting the spokes cross over further to help generate the rigidity you need for agile on-road handling.

Adjustable front and rear suspension

Set the bike up for any situation - the Super Ténéré's upside-down forks are fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. You can adjust the rear monoshock for preload and rebound damping without getting any tools out, making it easy to prepare the bike for passengers or heavy luggage.

Specifications

Engine type

liquid-cooled

Displacement

1,199cc

Bore x stroke

98 mm x 79.5 mm

Compression ratio

11.0 : 1

Maximum power

80.9 kW (110PS) @ 7,250 rpm

Maximum torque

114.1 Nm (11.6 kg-m) @ 6,000 rpm

Lubrication system

Dry sump

Fuel system

Electronic Fuel Injection

Clutch type

Wet

Ignition system

TCI

Starter system

Electric

Transmission system

Constant Mesh

Final transmission

Shaft

Frame

Steel tube backbone

Front suspension system

Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm

Front travel

190 mm

Caster angle

28º

Trail

126 mm

Rear suspension system

Swingarm

Rear travel

190 mm

Front brake

Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 310 mm wave discs

Rear brake

Hydraulic single disc, Ø 282 mm wave disc

Front tyre

110/80R19M/C 59V

Rear tyre

150/70R17M/C 69V

Overall length

2,255 mm

Overall width

980 mm

Overall height

1,410 mm

Seat height

845/870 mm

Wheel base

1,540 mm

Minimum ground clearance

205 mm

Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank)

261 kg

Fuel tank capacity

23 litres

Oil tank capacity

4.2 litres


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