XTZ 750 Super tenere

1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super tenere Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super tenere features a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled engine configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 69 HP (50.4 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.1 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XTZ 750 Super tenere measures 232 kg (511 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.36 kg per horsepower). The 26-liter (6.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 181 km/h (112 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1989 to 1994, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.