Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
261 kg
261 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical 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
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
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