New Yamaha XTZ1200

[Wavex]

here is the real one...

2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré [Updated]

UPDATE: Pricing abroad for the 2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré looks to be £13,500 & €15,000, with some variation because of individual country tariffs.
With its latest bik the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré, Yamaha is stepping up its game and getting serious about the adventure-tourer motorcycling segment. The Dakar inspired Super Ténéré is a ground-up production for Yamaha, making it the first Japanese manufacturer to get serious about this emerging (and very profitable) market segment.
With 1,199cc under the hoood, the XT1200Z Super Ténéré is aiming its sights on the class-leading BMW R1200GS and new-comer Ducati Multistrada 1200. The powerplant features a parallel twin motor with four valves per cylinder, and makes 108hp @ 7,250 RPM and 84lbs•ft @ 6,000 RPM. Read more about the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré after the jump.
For a wiz-bang factor, the Super Ténéré features a bevy of techno-goodies like ride-by-wire throttle control, three-mode linked & ABS brakes, dual-riding modes (street and touring), and Yamaha’s traction control system (YCC-T). Ensuring that the fun doesn’t stop is the bike’s 6.07 gallon gas tank, which should make all the die-hard adventure/touring folks very happy. However, the bike’s 575lb wet weight is likely to turn a few upside down frowns the wrong way around.
As was done on the YZF-R1, Yamaha seems to be taking the lessons learned on the MotoGP race track, and is applying their cross-plane crankshaft design (if you can call it that on a two cylinder motor) to the Super Ténéré. The 270° crank allows the Super Ténéré to deliver its power pulses in a manner that allows for better traction between the tire and road, which has a huge benefit in off-road situations.
No price has been announced yet, but expect it to undercut the KTM, BMW, and Ducati’s of the world…and for real bad news, the Super Ténéré has not been confirmed for the US market.

 

[CrazyBiker]

What a waste and a fugly motorcycle for ****loads of money!!!

 

[Wavex]

huh?? why is it a waste? Simply because you're not on the market for an adventure tourer? pffff

That bike is awesome! A great new twin, shaft drive, lots of storage, USD forks, etc etc.... It was time the japs started looking at the Adventure-touring class and this model looks like a great bike to compete all around...

 

[CrazyBiker]

Thats a lot of money. What are we talking here - $18-20K. No thanks! BMW is a better option.

 

[Wavex]

lol hum... ok... sure... but how can you make such a blunt statement? why do you think the BMW is better? Have you ridden both bikes (no you haven't)? Have you even ridden a GS1200?

Plus, you cant use the straight exchange rate to deduce a price, as it's never the case in reality... especially when there are no plans to import it in the US

 

[cap'n]

Yeah I dig that thing. Easy for me to say, given that I'm not really in the market for a mega tourer and am too short to ride the big ones anyway, but still. Looks like The Business.

 

[Norbert]

It's not ugly. That's the style for the adventure/rally type bike. Take a look at KTM, for example. Bikes of that style have a high dash for their road books and other instruments (this is across many manufacturers).
It helps keep the dirt/sand off of the rider too.

I love this bike. Damn you YAMAHA release this in the USA!!

Here are some examples from advrider: The bikes are from KTM.

 

[cap'n]

Actually the middle bike is a beemer, gs650, but yeah. Those guys put un-heard-of amounts of crap on the handlebars. I mean "useful tools."

 

[Wavex]

Hey if you're lost in the middle of the desert in Qatar, you want the useless crap on your handlebars!

 

[CrazyBiker]

lol hum... ok... sure... but how can you make such a blunt statement? why do you think the BMW is better? Have you ridden both bikes (no you haven't)? Have you even ridden a GS1200?

Plus, you cant use the straight exchange rate to deduce a price, as it's never the case in reality... especially when there are no plans to import it in the US

No, I haven't ridden the BMW nor I can test ride each and every bike out there. BMW and KTM have established themselves in this category and look at the amount of instrumentation that BMW provides and quality of suspension and ride. Japs tend to compromise a lot on the instruments, engine and suspension. Lets see how this Tenere turns out. Specs seem to be same as the 1200GS but it is heavier by an whole 50-60lbs.

 

[krid80]

I love it. I think the fact that it has a 7 gallon fuel tank is awesome too. Since it is a twin, fuel mileage should be decent even for 1200cc, so range should be phenomenal. Wavex is right, usually bikes cost the same numerically in the UK as they do here.... but without any exchange rate (12000GBP is not $17,990 but rather they keep the MSRP $12,000)

For example, the FZ6 in UK is usually purchased for the same price in GBP as it is in USD.

 

[dako81]

I want one. I like the idea of the aluminum wheels over the spokes though.

But the spokes are growing on me.

 

[lonesoldier84]

Hey wavex thanks a ton for posting that ive been following this bike for ages but not found anything substantial about it until now.

i was really hoping theyd price it at least $5,000 under the BMW. The problem with the 1200GS, I think, is as perfect as it is....it just is lacking a TOUCH of excitement. the power band is nice and linear....just TOO linear. You never really feel the torque throw you back. a 1200CC engine should have some punch to it.

Mind you I dont want tons of it, else I would have just looked into the KTM 990 which is a rip-roaring machine.

I hope the Yamaha rides with a bit more excitement. Not tons...just a bit more.

I test rode the 1200GS and loved it....but it just costs so damned much.

Great find, and I really like the styling of it. Looks way better than the BMW imo. Especially in blue.

EDIT: Huge tank YES!!

but not confirmed for N.A.?????? GOD DAMN IT!!!!!! WTF!!!! We have more wilderness here in Canada than the Euros have in all their countries combined. Seriously......thats tragic.

 

[krid80]

I want one. I like the idea of the aluminum wheels over the spokes though.

But the spokes are growing on me.

spokes allow more rim flex which is why dirt bikes wear them.

 

[krid80]

Mind you I dont want tons of it, else I would have just looked into the KTM 990 which is a rip-roaring machine.

Yes.... yes it is! We sell KTM and they are monsters.

 

[dako81]

spokes allow more rim flex which is why dirt bikes wear them.

Yea, I know, but from a maintenance standpiont I see an advantage to the aluminum rims. I just remember truing my dirtbike's rims and how incredibly fun it was.

 

[dean2287]

Betcha that thing blasts...must be a really fun ride. :thumbup:

 

[Gilo-FZ6]

Well ive been talking to one of the guys at my local shop today..this bike will be Limeded Edition and pre order only..dealers arent even allowed to have a showroom model

 

[scottsst]

Stuff like this is really starting to piss me off! Come on yamaha why will you not sell bikes like this in north America. With only three bikes in the same range this machine would sell well. I can't be the only one that feels this way what's with this.

 

[Gilo-FZ6]

Stuff like this is really starting to piss me off! Come on yamaha why will you not sell bikes like this in north America. With only three bikes in the same range this machine would sell well. I can't be the only one that feels this way what's with this.

My man reckons its a perfect investment bike (depending on release qty) as demand is set to outstrip sales in the UK

surely the U.S market would embrace this too