Yamaha Xt1200z Super Tenere
The Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré was introduced in 2010 as a successor to the legendary original Super Ténéré of the late 1980s, which had won the Paris-Dakar Rally. Designed as a serious long-distance adventure tourer, it featured a newly developed 1199cc parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree firing order for strong low-end torque. It received notable updates in 2014 including a revised suspension and traction control system, cementing its reputation as a capable and comfortable world-travel motorcycle.
110 hp
Power
117 Nm
Torque
261 kg
Weight
200 km/h
Top Speed
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fuel
Faired
Body
What Buyers Should Know
Unified Brake System
The XT1200Z features Yamaha's Unified Brake System (UBS) with ABS, linking front and rear brakes for superior stopping control on mixed terrain. This system is highly regarded for adventure touring safety but can be expensive to service if sensors fail.
Watch the Shaft Drive
The shaft drive eliminates chain maintenance, but early models (2010-2013) had reported issues with the final drive unit wearing prematurely — always check service history for rear drive replacements before buying used.
Strong Resale Value
The Super Ténéré holds its value exceptionally well compared to competitors, largely due to Yamaha's reputation for reliability and the bike's proven long-distance touring capability with its dual 23L fuel tank system.
Full Specifications
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