Adventure Motorcycles

2014Yamaha Super Tenere Worldcrosser

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The 2014 Yamaha Super Tenere Worldcrosser is a large-capacity adventure motorcycle designed for experienced riders seeking serious long-distance touring and off-road capability. Powered by a 1199cc liquid-cooled twin producing 112 horsepower, it combines rugged construction with modern fuel injection technology for global exploration. Best known for its reliability and versatility across varied terrain and climates, it remains an iconic choice for adventurous motorcyclists.

Capacity: 1199.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 260.8 kg
Seat height: 845 mm
Power: 112.0 HP (82.4 kW) @ 7250 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail82%

Cornering65%

City riding55%

Daily riding65%

Touring88%

Two-up75%

Track35%

Best for: Built as a long-range, go-anywhere adventure tourer, with this Worldcrosser edition adding extra off-road and touring-ready hardware.
Built for: It has a torquey, unhurried parallel-twin character paired with shaft-drive reliability, favoring smooth, controlled power delivery over outright sportiness.
Not ideal for: It is not the right choice for riders wanting a light, flickable machine for tight city commuting or track-day carving.

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 2014 Yamaha Super Tenere Worldcrosser, 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: 112.0 HP (82.4 kW) @ 7250 RPM
Torque: 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4294 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: Dry 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
Oil capacity: 4.20 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel tube backbone
Front suspension: Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping,
Rear suspension: Swingarm, (link suspension)
Front wheel travel: 190 mm
Rear wheel travel: 190 mm
Rake (fork angle): 28.0°
Trail: 126 mm