The Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré is a large dual-sport motorcycle launched in 2010. It is the biggest of Yamaha’s Ténéré models, named after a desert region of the south-central Sahara.
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré at a glance
| Maker | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Class | Dual-sport adventure motorcycle |
| Launched | 2010 |
| Engine | 1,199 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin |
| Crankshaft | 270 degrees |
| Fuel system | electronic fuel injection |
| Gearbox | six-speed |
| Final drive | shaft |
| Electronics | multi-mode traction control and YCC-T |
| Brakes | combined with ABS |
| Launch edition | First Edition with bash plates and aluminium panniers |
| Production end | 2024 |
Based on one source (English Wikipedia).
History of the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré
The XT1200Z was launched in 2010 as the largest model in Yamaha’s Ténéré line, a family of dual-sport motorcycles named after the Ténéré desert region in the south-central Sahara. It was designed for long-distance adventure riding rather than competition.
Its engine is a liquid-cooled four-stroke fuel-injected 1,199 cc parallel twin with a 270-degree crankshaft. Power goes through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive, a combination chosen for durability on long trips. The bike also has multi-mode traction control, Yamaha’s Chip Controlled Throttle with programmes for off-road use, switchable engine mapping and combined brakes with ABS.
The launch models were badged First Edition and came with bash plates and aluminium panniers. Yamaha continued to sell the model as the Super Ténéré ES until the 2024 model year, when production of the XT1200 ended. The Worldcrosser version, with additional protective equipment, was part of the same range.
Design and features
- 1,199 cc twin: a 270-degree parallel twin with fuel injection and shaft drive.
- Adventure electronics: traction control, YCC-T with off-road programmes and switchable mapping.
- Long-distance equipment: combined ABS, a large tank and a comfortable upright riding position.
- First Edition: launch bikes came with bash plates and aluminium panniers.
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré versions
- XT1200Z Super Ténéré (2010–): the standard model.
- First Edition: launch version with bash plates and panniers.
- Worldcrosser: version with extra protection for adventure use.
- Super Ténéré ES (to 2024): final model year designation.
The XT1200Z is the largest member of the Ténéré family, which also includes the XTZ 750, and it follows the XT500 tradition. More models are in the Yamaha collection.
Sources
- Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré, English Wikipedia: launch, engine, chassis, electronics, end of production
