YAMAHA Super Tenere Worldcrosser (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Tenere was an adventure touring motorcycle that debuted in 2010 as the largest dual-sports motorcycle in the XT series. The bike was named after Tenere, a desert region in south-central Sahara.

The bike was fitted with a multi-mode Traction Control System (TCS), an electronic throttle (YCC-T) with off-road supported programs, switchable engine mapping, and combined brakes with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Super Tenere Worldcrosser, a long-distance touring machine packed with modern technology and safety equipment.

In the visual department, the bike had standard features, including a dual headlight system, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a small luggage system, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with a 43 mm adjustable inverted telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 310 mm wave discs on the front and a 282 mm wave disc on the rear, all coupled to hydraulic calipers, delivering excellent stopping performance.

In the power department, the 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere Worldcrosser had its soul brought to life by a 1,199cc four-stroke two-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with 110 hp at 7,250 rpm and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.