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Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere - [2010]
This edition of the Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Yamaha XT 1200 has a 1199cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999]
The 2010 XT 1200 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 1999 Honda X Eleven Four Stroke and the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XT 1200's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1999 Honda X Eleven Four Stroke | 1999cc.2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure | 2010cc.
Weighing in at 260 kgs (573 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 Yamaha XT 1200 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ - [2025]
In terms of power the 1199cc 8 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 110 bhp (82 kW) @ 250 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 84.0 lb-ft (113.8 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XT 1200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 900 R Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2010 Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere.
The 2010 Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere has a Power to weight ratio of 423.0 bhp per ton and 323.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 XT 1200 competing with the 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 900 R Ninja [447.4 bhp\ton] and the 1986 Kawasaki Gpz 900 R Ninja [447.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XT 1200 generating around 323.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse [347.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2007 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer TE [347.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.9 secs, this makes the Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere similar in acceleration to the 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom DE (8.7 secs) and the 2018 Honda CBR 650 F (8.7 secs). This Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2010 Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere and the 1982 Suzuki GS 850 GL
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.5 secs @ 105 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1982 Suzuki GS 850 GL (12.5 secs) and the 1971 Suzuki TS 250 Single Cylinder (12.5 secs).
The 2010 version of the Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere has a maximum speed of 119mph.
Top Speed of the 2010 XT 1200 equals the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2010 Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere then how about a 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT (130 mph) and the 2024 Honda NT 1100 Manual (130 mph).
