2018 Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Yamaha's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2018 Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere pairs a 1199 cc (73.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 XT1200ZE Super Tenere 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 1,539 mm (60.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22.71-liter (6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.88 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 386 km (240 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2015 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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
~386 km (240 mi)
Engine
Displacement1199.0 ccm (73.16 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsForward-inclined cylinders
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 ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tube backbone
Rake28.0°
Trail126 mm (5.0 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping.
Front Travel191 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping,.
Rear Travel191 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheelbase1539 mm (60.6 inches)
Ground Clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-R19
Rear Tyre150/70-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic disc.
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
WheelsSpoked aluminium wheels with tubeless tyres
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.265.0 kg (584.2 pounds)
Seat Height845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall Height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Overall Length2256 mm (88.8 inches)
Overall Width980 mm (38.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Oil Capacity4.20 litres (4.44 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlue, Black
InstrumentsLCD instruments
Notes
Electronically adjustable suspension. Unified braking system and ABS. Traction control. Small windshield.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
