The new XTZ1200 inherits the spirit of the legendary Ténéré models that
drove an era of Yamaha dominance during the 1980s and ’90s in the Dakar Rally,
widely known as the world’s most demanding endurance rally.
The Super
Ténéré is designed to achieve a high-level balance of the qualities riders want
in an intercontinental long-distance touring, including:
(1)
Unmatched long distance capability
(2) Excellent dirt road performance
(3) Light and agile cornering on mountain roads
To
realise the three qualities mentioned above, the engine and chassis were
designed from scratch with developmental efforts focused on a centralised of
mass chassis design, lower centre of gravity and the desired level of front
wheel weight distribution.
Powered
by a newly developed liquid-cooled 4-stroke 1199cc in-line twin cylinder
engine, the XTZ1200 bristles with new control technologies aimed at offering
outstanding long-distance touring performance.
The
in-line twin-cylinder engine with a 270-degree crankshaft and 4-valve DOHC head
sports a side-mounted radiator that contributes to centralisation of machine
mass and mounted on a new frame. Also, the YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled
Throttle) seen on Yamaha Supersports machines now has traction control and a
function enabling the rider to select running modes.
Other
state-of-the-art technologies like a 3-position ABS system and adoption of a
Unified Brake System are added to realise a higher level of touring
performance. This is truly a model worthy of being called an ultimate machine
for intercontinental adventure.