Adventure Motorcycles

2015Yamaha Super Tenere Worldcrosser

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The 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere Worldcrosser is a lightweight adventure tourer designed for riders seeking long-distance touring capability with nimble handling. Known for its fuel efficiency, comfortable seat height, and proven reliability, it excels on mixed terrain and extended journeys. The bike balances adventure credentials with practical everyday usability for experienced touring enthusiasts.

Capacity: 1199.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 261.0 kg
Seat height: 846 mm
Power: 112.0 HP (81.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM

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What’s new for the 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere Worldcrosser

vs the 2014

Spec	2014	2015
Fuel capacity	22.70 litres (6.00 US gallons)	23.10 litres (6.10 US gallons)
Front suspension	Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping,	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension	Swingarm, (link suspension)	Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.5-in of travel
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS/Unified Brake System. Wave disks.	Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS/Unified Brake System. Wave disk.	Single disc. Hydraulic.

Other years 2014 2015

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.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 846mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2015 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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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1199.0 ccm
Power: 112.0 HP (81.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 127 CO2 g/km
Torque: 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.4291 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: 846 mm
Wet weight: 261.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 23.10 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: Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
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

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Hydraulic.
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakes diameter: 282 mm
Front tyre: 110/80-R19
Rear tyre: 150/70-R17

Other

Color options: White/blue/black
Warranty: 12
Comments: Carbon parts. Small windshield.

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	2014	2015
Capacity	1199 cc	1199 cc
Seat height	845 mm	846 mm
Fuel capacity	22.7 L	23.1 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONMar 2015 · 15V176000

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FJ-09 (FJ09F/FC), FZ-09 (FZ09F/FC), FZ6R (FZ6RF/FC), Super Tenere (XTZ12F/FC), Super Tenere ES (XTZ12EF/EFC), and R6 (YZF-R6) motorcycles manufactured September 1, 2014, to November 17, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.

Risk: If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

These recalls cover some 2015 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Yamaha recalls →