Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere vs Ktm 1190 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere vs Ktm 1190 Adventure. 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. Ktm 1190 Adventure: 150 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere
Ktm 1190 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
123 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
261 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
150 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
123 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
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
Ktm 1190 Adventure
8.0/10
"A serious adventure bike that punishes neglect but rewards careful ownership."
Pros
+Brutal V-twin torque delivery
+Excellent real-world dynamics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Subframe cracks under stress
−Bevel drive service expensive
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
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