Yamaha 2010 Xt1200z Super Tenere Press Release English

1. XT1200Z Super Ténéré
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The 2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré: Go Beyond
Yamaha is proud to announce an all-new model for 2010: the XT1200Z Super Ténéré. This project began with This all-new 1199cc inline 2-clyinder engine delivers big power and effortless torque in a slim, compact, well
a clean sheet and a clear vision – to create the most advanced adventure travel machine, a motorcycle tailor- balanced package. It lets each rider choose the perfect balance of safety, speed and fun with a three-mode trac-
made for transcontinental expeditions, offering comfort, reliability, exhilaration and effortless progress over tion control system that can easily be turned off when it’s time for some rear wheel steering on a loose surface.
every conceivable terrain. And it’s been relentlessly tested to ensure that it’s in for the long haul, whatever conditions and challenges it
has to face.
From the beginning, the Super Ténéré design team had the following targets in mind:
• An all-new, shaft-driven large displacement engine with the torque to deliver emphatic drive The new Super Ténéré is the perfect partner when you need a motorcycle that can handle the extremes - the
throughout the rev range and a dynamic character suited to a wide range of conditions; intelligent adventure travel bike.
• Light and agile handling, with perfect balance at low speeds and quick, precise steering on twisty
mountain roads; So go beyond.
• High levels of comfort, weather protection and practicality to accommodate long-haul travel with
passengers and luggage;
• Intelligent use of rider assist technology to improve safety, versatility and rider confidence in all 1199cc inline 2-cylinder engine with 270-degree crank
situations – but without taking full control away from experienced riders.
The engine defines the riding experience of any motorcycle - and a ma-
This kind of bike also had to be incredibly versatile, finding the right balance of priorities to work across four chine with such broad, transcontinental capability as the Super Ténéré re-
main types of riding: quires a flexible and powerful motor that can handle every test you’ll put
it through.
Off-road adventure: getting The heart of the Super Ténéré is a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline
Long-range touring: loading up
off the beaten track to enjoy 2-cylinder, 4-valve, fuel injected, twin spark engine. Displacing 1199cc, it
the motorcycle with luggage and
the rewards and challenges of delivers a grunty 110PS (at 7,250rpm) for quick acceleration, and a broad spread of torque for effortless cruising
a passenger, and taking off for a
unpaved roads, forest trails, river and overtaking. Its bore of 98mm and stroke of 79.5 mm were chosen to for the optimal combination of quick
few weeks to clear the mind and
crossings, sand dunes and grassy revving, low rotating mass and a compact engine design.
refresh the soul.
plains.
The engine features a 270-degree crankshaft, with firing intervals at the 270- and 450-degree points. The 90
degree offset between the two cranks effectively neutralises the effect of inertial torque of the two forged pis-
tons - in engineering terms, this keeps the total output torque of the engine virtually equal to the combustion
Corner Carving: hitting a twisty Urban commuting: dispensing
torque. In rider’s terms, it means that the connection between the throttle and the rear wheel feels linear and
mountain pass and carving with traffic on a wet Monday
direct. The end result: extra precision and increased confidence.
tight lines through the corners, morning, king of a crowded road.
revelling in the exhilaration of
2-axis balancers keep vibration to a minimum, the front one driving the oil and water pumps. The engine also
performance motorcycling.
features a dry sump, with the oil tank inside the crankcase, which keeps the engine vertically compact and al-
lows it to be mounted lower in the frame. This keeps the centre of mass and the axis of crankshaft rotation low
for sharp steering and easy handling, while preserving a minimum ground clearance of 205 mm.
The exhaust is a 2-into-1, 2-step expansion system ending in a short, vertically elliptical muffler. A honeycomb-
From the strength of this concept, the Super Ténéré began to emerge. Yamaha’s designers and engineers drew on type catalyser is positioned where the two header pipes meet, to clean up carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon and
their decades of unparalleled success in the brutal and unforgiving Paris-Dakar rally to develop a machine that nitrous oxide emissions. Two O2 sensors monitor the amount of unburned oxygen in the exhaust for each cylin-
could bring a much-needed dose of rugged Yamaha reliability to the big-bore adventure touring segment. der, providing a highly accurate feedback system that lets the ECU ensure clean, efficient and optimised.
The Super Ténéré is a go-anywhere adventure machine, built tough to go beyond the beaten track with spoked
wheels, generous ground clearance and hardy engine protection. The entire design is tuned to keep the bike’s
mass low and central for perfect balance and light, agile handling at speed. It packs the technology to go be-
yond the normal braking point with intelligent Unified Brake System with ABS stopping power.

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YCC-T with Traction Control Intelligent Unified Brake System with ABS
As with several of Yamaha’s other recent high-performance motorcycles, The Super Ténéré comes with an advanced electronic Unified Brake System
the Super Ténéré uses the Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) system. with ABS as standard fitment - one of the most advanced braking systems
Throttle openings are measured electronically, around every 1/1000th of a Yamaha has ever built.
second - and the YCC-T system makes a series of high-speed calculations to
determine the optimal throttle valve opening and control the volume of in- The primary goal of any ABS system is to reduce and even eliminate loss of
take air. Throttle and fuel injection response is crisp and clean, and the sys- traction - and as such they make use of rotation speed sensors in the front
tem ensures excellent efficiency and environmental performance as well. and rear wheels. But the Super Ténéré’s ABS system is smarter - constantly
monitoring machine speed, rates of deceleration and slippage in addition to the wheel speeds to determine where
Because the Super Ténéré is designed to be ridden hard over highly variable terrain. Based on technology devel- one or both wheels might be about to lock up and slide.
oped on Yamaha’s YZF-M1 MotoGP race bike, the traction control module measures front and rear wheel speed,
uses this data to determine when the rear wheel loses traction - and then modulates the ignition timing, the fuel When the ABS computer detects a wheel locking tendency, it sends signals to an infinitely variable hydraulic
injection and the YCC-T system to optimise rear grip. pressure unit that modulates braking pressure smoothly to avoid wheel lock-up. In this way, it often takes action
before a slide even begins, to deliver smooth, controlled, confident stopping power.
The traction control system is switchable between three modes - “TCS1” mode is standard and will intervene
whenever the rear wheel starts to spin. “TCS2” mode has a reduced effect to allow the back end to slide a little The Unified Brake System unit is designed to intelligently proportion the braking between the front and rear
during more spirited off-road riding - and traction control can be completely disabled by selecting “OFF.” calipers when only the front lever is used. This reflects the fact that in many off-road situations, riders will be
standing on the footpegs, with little access to the rear brake lever.
In addition to the traction control features, the Super Ténéré features switchable Yamaha D-MODE engine map-
ping - from S (Sport) mode, which delivers instant throttle response for high-performance riding, to a more The braking computer considers the running speed, front brake lever pressure and how much weight the motor-
relaxed T (Touring) mode that delivers smooth, easy power. It’s one of many ways the Super Ténéré adapts to cycle is carrying before deciding how much braking force is sent to the rear wheel through the hydraulic unit.
accommodate different riding styles and conditions.
And yet the Unified Brake System doesn’t interfere with the precise rear brake control you need when riding with
pillions or performing slow U-turns - if the rear brake is applied before the front brake, the Unified Brake System
function is cancelled for that braking instance, giving the rider full control

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Chassis Off-road Credentials
The new Super Ténéré handles exceptionally sharply - and that’s no ac- To carry the Ténéré’s Paris-Dakar legacy forward, the Super Ténéré needs to
cident. Every effort has been made to keep the wheelbase short for agil- be able to handle a broad range of off-road conditions, despite its impec-
ity, the weight low and central to keep the bike feeling light and flickable cable on-road manners.
whatever the conditions.
First and foremost, the Super Ténéré runs a pair of tough, spoked tubeless
But it’s also built tough, with a frame made from high-tensile steel pipe. aluminium rims with a 110/80/19 front tyre and a 150/70/17 rear tyre. The
Steel was chosen over aluminium because it holds up better under the de- narrower front wheel features two Double T-type rails on its rim to support
mands that off-road adventure riding can place on a large bike. the ‘L’ shaped ends of the spokes, with a tightening nipple structure at the hub end. The double rail system al-
lows the spokes to be angled for maximal off-road shock resistance and the rigidity required for agile on-road
Front suspension is handled by a pair of upside-down telescopic forks running 43mm inner tubes. Telescopic forks handling. The wider rear rim only needs a single spoke rail.
were chosen because they deliver excellent front end feel under braking and in corners. The forks are adjustable
for preload, rebound and compression damping. The handlebar positioning has been optimised to allow riders to be comfortable either sitting or standing for off-
road work - and hand guards are standard fitment. The footrests are fitted with hollow rubber tube inserts - so
The rear suspension features a monoshock adjustable for rebound damping and preload. The preload adjuster and that when you’re seated, these inserts provide a comfortable, cushioned contact for the feet. But when you stand
rebound damping are adjustable by hand with no tools required, making it easy to set the bike up to take pas- up and put your full bodyweight on the pegs, these inserts flatten down - so your boots can grip the full surface
sengers or heavy luggage loads. The rear monoshock suspends a low pressure-cast aluminium swingarm - which of the footrest for added control in off-road situations.
is elongated for improved suspension action.
The Super Ténéré is also fitted with integrated side engine protectors and a standard engine guard - and the
The swingarm’s extra length doesn’t compromise the bike’s sharp-handling wheelbase, because the engine is rear subframe is reinforced to cope with the potential stresses of off-road fall impacts while carrying large side
compact for its size and the radiator has been side-mounted on the left of the engine to save space at the front. panniers.
Electrical components and the battery fill out the right side of the bike, and cooling airflow is distributed over
both sides by the aerodynamic front cowling. Heat disperses out to the side without affecting rider comfort.
The Super Ténéré is shaft driven to reduce maintenance effort even across a wide range of riding conditions - so
there’s no more cleaning, oiling or adjusting a chain. A hypoid shaft gear has been chosen - this reduces the size
and weight of the ring gear, helping to reduce unsprung weight at the back end while maintaining excellent
stability. It all adds up to superior handling, on and off road.

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Touring Considerations Accessories
As capable as the Super Ténéré is off-road, it also shines as a go-anywhere long range tourer. Its large, 23-litre In addition to the aluminium side cases, skid plate and headlight protector included in the first edition adventure
tank delivers serious touring range, while a height-adjustable seat (845-870 mm) and adjustable screen let you package, Yamaha also offers a wide range of functional accessories and apparel to extend and enhance the Super
set your riding position and wind protection for maximum comfort. A 12-volt socket in the front cowling lets Ténéré’s capabilities.
you charge or power electronic devices such as GPS systems and mobile phones.
The headlights are powerful twin projector beams – and rather than using a separate filament for high and low
beam, each projector features a solenoid-operated shade piece that moves up and down to switch between high
Functional accessories:
and main beam lighting.
• High screen
• Fog lamp kit (can be mounted under the headlights or on the optional engine guard)
• Engine guard
• Grip heater kit
Touring Considerations • Wind deflectors
• Super Ténéré tankpad
The Super Ténéré will make its European debut in 2010 as a single year,
• Low seat (35 mm lower compared to the standard positions)
special edition adventure model, complete with a thrilling adventure pack-
• Super Téneré tankbag
age, including:
• Aluminium 30 litre top case matching the aluminium side cases
• Ténéré inner bags for the sides cases and top case
• Stylish LED Flashers, available in black, chrome and carbon
Apparel:
• Left and right side aluminium side cases (incl. mounting gear);
• Specially developed Ténéré helmet from our BYE collection*
• Headlight protector (disclaimer: headlight protector not for public road use);
• Enduro Jackets, pant and hard protection gloves from our Off-Road Enduro collection
• Aluminium engine skid plate;
• Yamaha MX Boots, goggles and safety gear from our Off-Road MX collection
• A unique first edition sticker.
* BYE helmets are sold exclusively through the Yamaha dealer network in most European countries.
These extras will be fitted as standard to all first edition 2010 Super Ténéré models, but will be optional from 2011
onwards. To make sure that you are one of the first to ride this bike, an online reservation system will be available
More details on these accessories and apparel can be found at: www.yamaha-motor-acc.com
early March where buyers can pre-register to reserve the first available units.
The Super Ténéré can take you further, faster, safer and with the security of Yamaha’s renowned, Dakar rally-bred
reliability. Whatever route you’re planning, whatever path you take on a whim, the Super Ténéré delivers a com-
bination of rugged toughness, perfectly balanced handling, effortless power and practical, intelligent technology
that can take you further.
So go beyond.

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Specifications
ENGINE
Type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline 2-cylinder, 4-valve, fuel injected, twin spark engine
Displacement: 1199cc
Bore x stroke: 98 x 79.5 mm
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Firing intervals: 270- and 450-degree points
Max. Power: 80.9kW (110PS) @7,250rpm
Max. Torque: 114.1 Nm (11.6kgf·m) @6,000 rpm
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Fuel supply system: Fuel Injection
Clutch Type: Wet multiple-disc diaphragm spring
Ignition system: Twin spark
Starter system: Electric
Transmission system: Constant mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission: Shaft
Throttle system: Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle (YCC-T)
Yamaha D-MODE: 2 modes, Sport (S) and Touring (T)
Traction control: 3 modes, TCS1, TCS2 and OFF
Exhaust System: 2-into-1
CHASSIS
Frame: Steel tube Backbone
Front suspension: Upside-down telescopic fork, 43 mm inner tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front wheel travel: 190 mm
Rear suspension: Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear wheel travel: 190 mm
Front brake: Hydraulic Twin 310 mm wave discs, ABS/Unified Brake System:
Rear brake: Hydraulic Single 282 mm wave disc
Front tyre: 110/80/19
Rear tyre: 150/70/17
DIMENSIONS
Overall length: 2,250 mm
Overall width: 980 mm
Overall height: 1,410 mm
Seat height: Adjustable 845-870 mm
Wheelbase: 1,540 mm
Min. ground clearance: 205 mm
Wet weight: 261 kg (includes full oil and fuel tank):
Fuel capacity: 23 litres
Oil capacity: 4.2 litres