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Power/Weight
0.42 hp/kg
Torque
117 Nm
Engine
1199 ccm
Technical Overview
2020 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Yamaha's touring motorcycle platform, the 2020 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE features a 1199 cc (73.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 112 HP (81.8 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 117 Nm (86.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 93.4 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Super Tenere 1200ZE measures 265 kg (584 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.37 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 845 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,540 mm (60.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.47 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 420 km (261 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
93.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.42 HP/kg (2.37 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~420 km (261 mi)
Engine
Displacement1199.0 ccm (73.16 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power112.0 HP (81.8 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke98.0 x 79.5 mm (3.9 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTransistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate wet clutch
DrivelineConstant mesh
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tube backbone
Rake28.0°
Trail126 mm (5.0 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted fork; electronically adjustable compression and rebound damping;
Front Travel190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing arm
Rear Travel190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheelbase1540 mm (60.6 inches)
Ground Clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-R19
Rear Tyre150/70-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Unified Braking System (UBS)
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Unified Braking System (UBS)
Rear Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.265.0 kg (584.2 pounds)
Seat Height845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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