Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Yamaha Super Tenere 1200: 110 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Tenere 700: 72 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
261 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
8.0/10
"A seriously underrated adventure tourer that deserves far more recognition."
Pros
+Torquey twin pulls everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Confidence-inspiring off-road chassis
Cons
−Fuel economy is genuinely poor
−Stock seat destroys you
−Dated electronics and display
Yamaha Tenere 700
8.5/10
"The adventure bike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable CP2 engine
+Lightweight for the class
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Fuel range genuinely disappointing
−Vibration noticeable above 80mph
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