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Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere - [2016]
This edition of the Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.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 2016 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 ZE ES Super Tenere in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2016 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 112 bhp (83 kW) @ 250 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 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 [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [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 1988 Honda VFR 750 F-J has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere.
The 2016 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere has a Power to weight ratio of 430.7 bhp per ton and 323.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 XT 1200 competing with the 1988 Honda VFR 750 F-J [455.7 bhp\ton] and the 2002 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC [453.7 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 Fazer [347.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2012 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer [347.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.8 secs, this makes the Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere similar in acceleration to the 2019 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere (8.6 secs) and the 2018 Honda CB 650 F (8.6 secs). This Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES 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 2016 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere and the 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 650 R
When talking about the performance of the 2016 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 650 R (12.1 secs) and the 2011 Suzuki SV 650 N (12.1 secs).
The 2016 version of the Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere has a maximum speed of 132mph.
Top Speed of the 2016 XT 1200 equals the 2002 Honda CB 600 S Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere then how about a 2002 Honda CB 600 S Hornet (143 mph) and the 2002 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana (143 mph).
