Concept
2012Yamaha Worldcrosser
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The 2012 Yamaha Worldcrosser is a concept adventure bike based on the Super Tenere 1200. Its liquid-cooled 1,199cc parallel twin makes 115 hp through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 22.7-litre tank shows its long-distance, off-road focus.
- Capacity
- 1199.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 250.0 kg
- Seat height
- 845 mm
- Power
- 115.0 HP (84.6 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for long-distance, multi-day touring across mixed road and light off-road conditions with a passenger and luggage in tow.
- Built for
- Suits a rider who values shaft-drive reliability, long-haul comfort, and adjustable suspension over outright sharpness or track-focused agility.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for a rider seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for tight city commuting or aggressive circuit riding.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1199.0 ccm
- Power
- 115.0 HP (84.6 kW)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4600 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
- Multiplate wet clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1539 mm
- Overall length
- 2250 mm
- Overall width
- 980 mm
- Overall height
- 1410 mm
- Seat height
- 845 mm
- Wet weight
- 250.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.70 litres
- Ground clearance
- 205 mm
- Oil capacity
- 4.20 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel tube backbone
- Front suspension
- Ohlins
- Rear suspension
- Ohlins
- Front wheel travel
- 190 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 190 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 28.0°
- Trail
- 160 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Anti-lock braking, traction control,
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Anti-lock braking, traction control,
- Rear brakes diameter
- 282 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/80-R19
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17
Other
- Color options
- Blue/black/gold
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1199 cc | 1199 cc | 1199 cc | 1199 cc | 1199 cc | 1199 cc |
| Seat height | 845 mm | 845 mm | 845 mm | 845 mm | 846 mm | 846 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22.7 L | 22.7 L | 22.7 L | 22.7 L | 23.1 L | 23.1 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha Worldcrosser?
The 2012 Yamaha Worldcrosser has a Capacity of 1199.0 ccm (73.17 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Worldcrosser have?
The 2012 Yamaha Worldcrosser has a Power of 115.0 HP (84.6 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha Worldcrosser have?
The 2012 Yamaha Worldcrosser has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Yamaha Worldcrosser weigh?
The 2012 Yamaha Worldcrosser has a Wet weight of 250.0 kg (551.2 pounds).
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