Comparo Trails 1200: the R1200GS threatened by the Multistrada and the Super Tenere
2010, year of big trails: Ducati and Yamaha have relaunched their Multistrada and Super Tenere to attack the benchmark of the segment, the BMW R1200GS. Will the Japanese and the Italian succeed in dislodging the German from its pedestal? Comparative test.
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere tech. Sheet
| (Manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | In-line twin, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 1199 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 98 × 79.5 mm |
| Distribution | Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Volumetric ratio | 11.0: 1 |
| Max power | 110 hp (80.9 kW) at 7,250 rpm (free world) 100 hp (73.6 kW) at 7,250 rpm |
| Max torque | 114 Nm at 6,000 rpm |
| Food | Electronic injection |
| Ignition | Digital, 2 candles per cylinder |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Mapping | 2 modes: Sport (S) and Touring (T) |
| Gas handle | Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | 2 in 1 |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox | 6 gears in constant mesh |
| Primary report | 1.466 (85/58) |
| 1st | 2.987 (21/25 x 32/9) |
| 2nd | 2.769 (36/13) |
| 3rd | 2.063 (33/16) |
| 4th | 1,571 (33/21) |
| 5th | 1,250 (30/24) |
| 6th | 1.042 (25/24) |
| Final drive | Cardan shaft 0.929 (26/28) |
| Traction control | 3 modes: TCS1, TCS2 and disconnected (Off) |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Tubular steel backbone type |
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension Ar | Mono shock absorber adjustable in preload and rebound |
| Front travel | 190 mm |
| Travel Ar | 190 mm |
| Front brake | 310mm ABS / UBS dual wave disc |
| Ar brake | Single 285 mm wave type disc |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Total length | 2,255 mm |
| Total width | 980 mm |
| Total height | 1410 mm / 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm |
| Saddle height | 845 or 870 mm |
| Ground clearance | 205 mm |
| Socket angle | 28 ° |
| Front tire | 110/80/19 M / C 59V |
| Tire Ar | 150/70/17 M / C 69V |
| Full weight | 261 kg |
| Fuel tank | 23 liters |
| Oil tank | 4.2 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate () |
| Colors | "Viper" blue or "Tech" gray |
| Price | € 14,999 (First Edition version) |
| Guarantee | 2 years parts and labor and unlimited mileage |
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