Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere vs Kawasaki Versys 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere vs Kawasaki Versys 1000. Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere: 110 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Versys 1000: 120 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere
Kawasaki Versys 1000
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
102 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
261 kg
255 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere
8.0/10
"Underrated adventure bike offering serious capability at genuinely honest money."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Excellent low-end torque
+Competent off-road capability
Cons
−Pre-2014 electronics unreliable
−Suspension needs professional revalve
−Heavy at low speed
Kawasaki Versys 1000
8.2/10
"The unglamorous workhorse that outperforms bikes twice its price."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely adjustable suspension
+Strong wind protection
Cons
−Seat foam deteriorates quickly
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Early ABS feels grabby
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