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Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere - [1989]
This edition of the Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1989. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.This particular Yamaha XTZ 750 has a 749cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999]
The 1989 XTZ 750 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 XTZ 750's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE Tour | 2024cc.2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 236 kgs (520 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally - [2025]
In terms of power the 749cc 22 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 69.3 bhp (51 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6750 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 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 XTZ 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1984 Honda CBX 550 F has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere.
The 1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere has a Power to weight ratio of 293.6 bhp per ton and 212.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 XTZ 750 competing with the 1984 Honda CBX 550 F [318.6 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Honda CBX 550 F [318.6 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 XTZ 750 generating around 212.7 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 1982 Yamaha XV 920 J Virago [237.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1973 Norton Commando 850 [237.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.9 secs, this makes the Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere similar in acceleration to the 2008 Honda VTX 1800 N (12.6 secs) and the 2008 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan (12.6 secs). This Yamaha XTZ 750 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 1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere and the 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner S
When talking about the performance of the 1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.8 secs @ 101 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner S (12.8 secs) and the 1992 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere (12.8 secs).
The 1989 version of the Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere has a maximum speed of 119mph.
Top Speed of the 1989 XTZ 750 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 1989 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere then how about a 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT (130 mph) and the 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Triple (130 mph).
Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition
Engine Capacity: 998 cc
Top Speed: 147 mph
Quarter Mile: 9.1 secs @ 0 mph
