2012Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

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The 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere is a full-featured adventure tourer designed for experienced riders seeking long-distance capability and off-road versatility. Its 1199cc liquid-cooled twin engine delivers reliable power for both highway and challenging terrain, while the shaft drive and robust suspension make it ideal for serious adventure touring and expedition riding.

Capacity: 1199.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 260.8 kg
Seat height: 845 mm
Power: 143.9 HP (105.8 kW)

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What’s new for the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Power	107.3 HP (78.9 kW)	143.9 HP (105.8 kW)
Torque	114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM	115.5 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS	Double disc. ABS/Unified Brake System
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS	Single disc

Other years 2011 2012 2015 2019

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail72%

Cornering65%

City riding55%

Daily riding75%

Touring95%

Two-up85%

Track35%

Best for: Built as a long-distance adventure tourer that blends highway comfort with genuine off-road capability.
Built for: A torquey, shaft-driven twin with a rugged, go-anywhere character that rewards smooth, deliberate riding over aggressive sport-bike inputs.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for tight urban commuting or track-day sharpness.

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 845mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z 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)
Torque: 115.5 Nm (11.8 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5518 HP/kg (wet)
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: Wet sump

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1539 mm
Overall length: 2250 mm
Overall width: 980 mm
Overall height: 1410 mm
Seat height: 845 mm
Wet weight: 260.8 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 main frame
Front suspension: Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 7.48-in travel
Rear suspension: Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.48-in of travel
Front wheel travel: 191 mm
Rear wheel travel: 191 mm
Rake (fork angle): 28.0°
Trail: 126 mm