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Yamaha XT660 Z Tenere | Yamaha XT660 R | Yamaha XT1200 Z Super Tenere | BMW 1200 GS ADV | BMW 650 Dakar | BMW F800GS | Honda XL700V Transalp
KTM 990 Adventure | KTM 950 Super Enduro | ZERO X Extreme 2009 Electric Bike | ZERO DS 2013 Electric Bike
Kawasaki KLR 650 |Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 | Triumph Tiger 800XC | BMW F800GS Adventure
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"Since its inception back in 2010, the Legendary Yamaha Super Tenere continues to dance circles around its competitors. Not only in off road and on road performance, but in reliability, running costs and purchase price." The Yamaha XT 1200 Z & ZE Super Tenere is one of the greatest adventure motorcycles EVER produced globally. Despite what the most popular brands are according to sales figures, Yamaha Super Tenere riders just have a sense of knowing, they're on the best there is. "The Revolution continues...... only better" Craig Marshall - Rider Rent a 2015 Super Tenere in Cape Town !! |
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2010
Press launch, Ermelo to Swaziland |
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TCS
(Traction Control System) - 2010 - 2013 The REVOLUTION has begun..... the days of having to switch off the traction control and ABS systems when you hit the dirt are officially over. The XT1200Z Super Tenere has the most advanced technology available on a commercial Dualsport motorcycle today. The True Test: Imagine freshly wet hard packed clay roads - as slippery as it gets. We passed a water truck along the way, wetting the forest roads - needless to say I have never ridden in such slippery conditions. The traction control has two settings - Default Mode 1 (Most traction) Mode 2 (Moderate traction but a little bit of wheel spin) and OFF Mode. With the Traction Control set on Default Mode 1 (Most Traction) it was nearly impossible to get the rear wheel to spin even in the wet clay. The acceleration is smooth and there is no engine spluttering. It feels like the clutch is slipping as the bike accelerates smoothly forward. With the Traction Control set on Mode 2 (Moderate Traction) the back end was a little loose, but the bike behaved incredibly well on the slippery surface and always still accelerated with very slight wiggling. With the Traction Control switched to Off mode - the bike began to behave like its other 1200cc and 990cc competitors would on an ice rink - almost putting me down in the mud. There is no doubt some riders will prefer to ride with the bike in OFF MODE all the time - allowing for drifting and wheel spinning - but if you need to get the bike under control in adverse conditions, or you are a novice Dualsport Rider - the technology won't let you down - or put you down. |
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TCS
(Traction Control System) - 2014 - 2015 Essentially the functionality is exactly the same, but with the new 2014-2015 dashboard the TSC button on on the face top left. Characteristics and behavior is still the same, and I can still attest, that is beast its competitors hands down. No shuddering, no spluttering, just smooth seamless power control. |
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The standard wind shield is more than adequate due to the fact that it can be adjusted to two positions and the added low seat position. Higher screens are available if you are an exceptionally tall rider.
2014 & 2015 model now have an adjustable screen
Fuel Economy:
Depending on the mode you're riding in, Sport Mode or Touring Mode - your economy will range between 18km and 21km per litre. Riding at 3000RPm in 6th gear will push up the economy to between 25 - 28km per litre. If you prefer to ride with traction control in OFF Mode and D-Mode set to Sport - then in loose conditions with the rear wheel spinning you can expect as low as 16km per litre.
Off Road Handling:
Changing the combinations of D-Mode in T-Touring and S-Sport mode and the TCS mode between Mode 1, Mode 2 and OFF Mode gives the rider the choice of just how much power, how much wheel spin and how much fun you want to have. Throw in fully adjustable rebound and damping front and rear suspension - and you got an unbeatable Dualsport motorcycle for experts and beginners!
It feels very much like its younger sister the XT660Z Tenere - agile, light, incredible suspension and very confidence inspiring.
ABS Off Road: Truly AMAZING !!!
We tested the ABS system by traveling at 100km/h and then grabbing a hand full of front brake !!
The onboard computer quickly picks up the millisecond from the lever grab to the first instant the front slips - then cleverly the bike allocates the rear brake at a higher percentage than the front. rendering the front wheel washout impossible. Truly AMAZING !!!
Front brake lever activation uses both front and rear, whilst rear foot brake activates only the rear, so its a unified or independent braking system.
On Road Handling:
The ability to vary the Fuel Mapping with YCC-T- Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle system - allows for smooth gutsy sport handling and instant response acceleration - like you would expect from a Sport bike. The low centre of gravity permits riders to throw the bike around as if on a race track. With the standard fitted dualsport tyres you can expect super smooth handling well in excess of 200km/hour. The max speed attained by me personally was 219km/hour on a flat tar road.
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| XT 1200 Z and XT 1200 ZE Summary: Refined engine; Enhanced D-MODE switchable mapping characteristics; New: Manually-adjustable 4-position screen with GPS holder; New: Cruise Control, Enlarged intake and exhaust ports; Lighter camshaft assembly;Redesigned piston rings;New exhausts;Enhanced shaft drive damper assembly;New rubber clutch damper adopted;Reduced weight New: LCD instruments with multi-function display; New: Gear Position Indicator;New: Compact LED flashers and a lot more |
The most significant upgrade that is featured on the new high-specification XT1200ZE Super Ténéré is the all-new electronically adjustable suspension, which offers the adventure rider the option to make suspension adjustments while on the move. The new system is operated by a multi-function handlebar switch, and allows the rider to select from 4 preload settings and 3 damping force settings, to give 12 main options. The system also offers the rider the opportunity to select from another 7 levels, and this easy-to-operate system offers a total of 84 fine tuning settings, all of them available at the flick of a switch. |
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