Is the Yamaha Super Tenere still in production?
Bigger in capacity, loaded with the latest electronic assists and carrying that famous name on its side, the Super Ténéré was back and ready to take on its old adversary, the BMW GS. But with sales far slower than Yamaha expected, the Super Ténéré has tended to languish in dealers’ showrooms, forcing used prices down.
Is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere parallel twin?
Retaining the established parallel twin format of the old XTZ750 Super Ténéré, the all-new XT1200Z Super Ténéré expanded in stature.
How much does a Yamaha Tenere engine weigh?
The Tènèrè weighs a claimed 183 kilos dry but it never felt too heavy even offroad. The easy to use single cylinder engine helps with traction all the time. Yamaha have based the XT660Z on the XT660R engine, but have improved the throttle response and adjusted for a very smooth torque curve.
When did the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere come out?
To drag the 2008 Yamaha XT660Z Tènèrè all the way to the actual Ténéré area would have been a step too far on a launch event. So Yamaha decided to make the international launch a rendezvous with Morocco. In 1983 Yamaha launched the original XT600Z Tènèrè right here in Morocco.
When did the Yamaha Super Tenere come out?
Yamaha’s revival started with the 2008 XT660Z Tenere, a delightful 660cc single-cylinder thumper dressed in traditional desert-romping plastics (high screen and seat height, long suspension). The introduction of the XT1200Z Super Tenere carries this adventure theme further.
Can you sit on a Yamaha Tenere 700?
Most adventure bikes don’t allow sitting—ever. The fuel tanks are often so large that they push the rider too far to the rear and the bike won’t turn. A Tenere 700 with the thick seat handles more like a giant dual-sport bike when the rider is seated. Still, standing is always best in the dirt.
How much is a Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere?
The introduction of the XT1200Z Super Tenere carries this adventure theme further. The big sticking point is the £13,500 price tag, which makes it more expensive than a fully-loaded BMW R1200GS Adventure, over two grand more than a KTM 990 Adventure and just £700 less than the all-singing, all-dancing Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring.
What kind of tires does a Yamaha Tenere use?
The Pirelli Rally tires are a sign that Yamaha expects the bike to venture off-road. Obviously, if you plan on riding dirt most of the time, there’s no advantage in a bike like the Tenere; you’re more of a dual-sport type of guy.