Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere Specs

2011 - 2018 • 2 variants

First introduced in 2011, the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere is a supermotard that has seen 2 variants through 2018. The engine is a titanium valves at 1199.0 cc. It delivers 117 Nm of torque.

About the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

The XT1200Z Super Tenere represents Yamaha's contribution to the Super motard motorcycle segment, spanning the 2011 to 2019 production run. Our database contains detailed technical specifications for each model year, covering powertrain details, chassis geometry, suspension and braking systems, fuel capacity, and certified weight figures. Use the year navigation above to drill into year-specific data. All specifications are referenced from official Yamaha documentation.

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2011	2012	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
CO2	-	-	126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) ↑
Ground Clearance (mm)	99 mm	221 mm ↑	-	-	190 mm	190 mm	190 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)	3.9 inches	8.7 inches ↑	-	-	7.5 inches	7.5 inches	7.5 inches
Comments	-	-	Small windshield.	Windshield.	Windshield.	Windshield.	Windshield.
Displacement (cc)	1199.00 cc	1199.00 cc	-	-	1199.00 cc	1199.00 cc	1199.0 cc
Fuel Control	DOHC	DOHC	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Frame Type	Steel main frame	-	-	-	Steel tube backbone	Steel tube backbone	Steel tube backbone
Seat Height	845 mm / 33.3 in.	845 mm / 33.3 in.	846 mm / 33.3 in. ↑	846 mm / 33.3 in.	846 mm / 33.3 in.	846 mm / 33.3 in.	846 mm / 33.3 in.
Wheelbase	1,539 mm / 60.6 in.	1,539 mm / 60.6 in.	1,539 mm / 60.6 in.	1,539 mm / 60.6 in.	1,539 mm / 60.6 in.	1,539 mm / 60.6 in.	1539 mm / 60.6 in. ↑
Brakes - Front	Double disc. ABS	Double disc. ABS/Unified Brake System	Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.	Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.	Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.	Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.	Double disc. Hydraulic.
Fuel Capacity	22.71 litres / 6.00 gallons	22.71 litres / 6.00 gallons	23.09 litres / 6.10 gallons ↑	23.09 litres / 6.10 gallons	23.09 litres / 6.10 gallons	23.09 litres / 6.10 gallons	23.09 litres / 6.10 US gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single disc. ABS	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. ABS	Single disc
Suspension - Front	Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.48-in travel	Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.48-in travel	Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.5-in travel	Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.5-in travel	Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.5-in travel	Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.5-in travel	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø43 mm
Suspension - Rear	Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.48-in of travel	Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.48-in of travel	Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.5-in of travel ↑	Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.5-in of travel	Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.5-in of travel	Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.5-in of travel	Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.5-in of travel
Colours	Impact Blue, Raven	Impact Blue, Raven Black	Candy Red, Matte Silver	Blue/silver, Matt Gray	Blue, Black	Blue, Black	Ice Fluo, Tech Black
Clutch	Multiplate wet clutch	Wet, multiplate	-	-	-	-	-
Final Drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Height	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1,410 mm / 55.5 in.	1410 mm / 55.5 in. ↑
Length	2,250 mm / 88.6 in.	2,250 mm / 88.6 in.	2,256 mm / 88.8 in.	2,256 mm / 88.8 in.	2,256 mm / 88.8 in.	2,256 mm / 88.8 in.	2250 mm / 88.6 in. ↑
Warranty	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty	1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Wet Weight	260.8 kg / 575.0 lbs	260.8 kg / 575.0 lbs	262.2 kg / 578.0 lbs ↑	262.2 kg / 578.0 lbs	257.0 kg / 566.6 lbs ↓	257.0 kg / 566.6 lbs	257.0 kg / 566.6 lbs
Engine Lubrication	Wet sump	-	-	Dry sump	Dry sump	Dry sump	Dry sump
Primary Drive	-	Yamaha On-Command pushbutton 2WD, 4WD ; Shaft	Constant mesh	Constant mesh	Constant mesh	Constant mesh	Constant mesh
Rake	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°
Lighting system	None	Dual 30W Krypton multireflector headlights and 21/5W brakelight	-	-	-	-	-
Fuel Consumption	-	-	5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)	5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)	5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)	5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)	6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) ↑
Wheel Travel - Front	127 mm / 5.0 in.	160 mm / 6.3 in. ↑	191 mm / 7.5 in. ↑	191 mm / 7.5 in.	191 mm / 7.5 in.	191 mm / 7.5 in.	191 mm / 7.5 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	127 mm / 5.0 in.	180 mm / 7.1 in. ↑	191 mm / 7.5 in. ↑	191 mm / 7.5 in.	191 mm / 7.5 in.	191 mm / 7.5 in.	191 mm / 7.5 in.
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	Transistor Controlled Ignition	Transistor Controlled Ignition
Max Torque	114.00 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 6000	-	-	117.00 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 Revolutions	117.00 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 Revolutions	117.00 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 Revolutions	117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 Revolutions
Valve System	2	2	-	4	4	4	4