News – Yamaha perfects its 2014 XT1200Z (E) Super Tenere – Used YAMAHA

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Yamaha perfects its 2014 XT1200Z (E) Super Tenere

News - Yamaha perfects its 2014 XT1200Z (E) Super Tenere - Used YAMAHA

The XT1200Z Super Tenere improved in 2014 thanks to several technical improvements, modernization of its equipment and a slight reduction in weight. In its new version XT1200ZE, the Yamaha maxi-trail also adopts electronic suspensions.

The XT1200Z Super Tenere improved in 2014 thanks to several technical improvements, modernization of its equipment and a slight reduction in weight. In its new version XT1200ZE, the Yamaha maxi-trail also adopts electronic suspensions.

A little more performance 

At the mechanical level, this new "Super T" releases several internal modifications allowing it to claim 2 horses and practically 3 Nm of torque more than the. In other words, performances increased to 112 hp and 117 Nm in the free world for this 2014 vintage.

To achieve this result, the engine manufacturers notably redesigned the intake and exhaust ducts, but also lightened the camshaft and redesigned the segments of the 1199 cc parallel twin cylinder..

Clutch, gearbox and final drive shaft drive have also been upgraded to optimize smoothness..

This desire to offer a more velvety feel to driving continues with the re-parameterization of the driving modes offered as standard on the handlebars: the "T" (Touring) mapping would now be more flexible and the "S" (Sport) mode more reagent.

The maxi-trail of the Iwata crest also offers new instrumentation, which is now fully digital, which adds a gear indicator engaged to the list of numerous information previously displayed. The tapered aluminum handlebar is mounted on a new triple clamp to better filter vibrations, one of the weak points of the old version – especially in the second part of the tachometer.

A cruise control makes its appearance in the endowment of series, while the saddle – now without visible seams – has been redesigned in order to offer a riding position "more upright and more natural", assures Yamaha.

The driver should also appreciate the better protection offered by the new windshield and especially the fact that its height can now be adjusted without tools. Some stylistic changes should also be noted: LED indicators replace the old bulb elements and the side stand is now in forged aluminum..

In the chapter of the details which annoy, let us announce the passage to the department "options" of the top-case support, the passenger handles and the central stand: a questionable strategic choice on this type of motorcycle designed to travel far and comfortably….

This undoubtedly explains the slight reduction in weight observed by MNC by comparing the technical sheets of two versions: the 2014 Super Tenere is announced for 257 kg all full, against 261 for the previous model. Offered in mat gray and blue, its price is however similar: € 14,999, or € 1,000 less than the new XT1200ZE version launched by Yamaha and that the Site details for you below. !

XT1200ZE Super Tenere: room for electronic suspensions ! 

Following in the footsteps of the R1200GS, Ducati Multistrada 1200 and other Aprilia Caponord, this XT1200ZE Super Tenere is distinguished by its use of suspensions as standard, the settings of which can be adjusted electronically, with a simple pressure on a stalk on the handlebars.

On the Yamaha, this system similar to the one fitted to the latest version of the FJR1300 offers no less than 84 combinations of different settings (!), Including four levels of hardness of the preload and different sensitivity of the compression and rebound (read our ).

This 2014 XT1200ZE also comes with heated grips adjustable to three intensity levels, as well as a seat cover imitating suede. It naturally benefits from the technical improvements made to the 2014 vintage described above..

To reinforce its high-end status, this "super Super T" integrates the top-case support, the grab handles and the center stand in its list of standard equipment. The XT1200ZE will be available in white and blue at a price of 15,999 euros.

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