2013Yamaha Super Tenere

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The 2013 Yamaha Super Tenere is a 1199cc twin-cylinder adventure tourer designed for serious long-distance riders seeking capability and comfort. Known for its bulletproof reliability, shaft drive, and composed handling on varied terrain, it excels at covering vast distances with confidence. Best suited to experienced riders who value dependability over cutting-edge performance.

Capacity: 1199.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 262.2 kg
Seat height: 846 mm
Power: 143.9 HP (105.8 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail68%

Cornering60%

City riding50%

Daily riding65%

Touring90%

Two-up80%

Track30%

Best for: Built as a long-distance adventure tourer that can handle gravel and dirt roads while still covering serious highway miles in comfort.
Built for: A steady, torquey shaft-driven twin with a rugged, go-anywhere character rather than outright sportiness.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders wanting a light, flickable machine for tight city commuting or track-day cornering thrills.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 846mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2013 Yamaha Super Tenere, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1199.0 ccm
Power: 143.9 HP (105.8 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 136 CO2 g/km
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.5488 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 98.0 x 79.5 mm
Compression: 11.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCI
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Wet, multiplate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1539 mm
Overall length: 2256 mm
Overall width: 980 mm
Overall height: 1410 mm
Seat height: 846 mm
Wet weight: 262.2 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.70 litres
Ground clearance: 190 mm
Oil capacity: 4.20 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel tube backbone
Front suspension: Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.5-in travel
Rear suspension: Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.5-in of travel
Front wheel travel: 191 mm
Rear wheel travel: 191 mm
Rake (fork angle): 28.0°
Trail: 126 mm