Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré versus Triumph Tiger 1200 XR
Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré
Adventure
Triumph Tiger 1200 XR
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2021
Built von 2018 bis 2019
RRP 16.349 €
RRP 14.700 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Robust
- Fitness to travel
- Pillion comfort
- Service
Pros:
Cons:
- Price
Cons:
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.540 mm
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 267 kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 267 kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.230 mm Height : 1.470 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 242 (max: 481 ) kg
Length : 2.230 mm Height : 1.470 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 242 (max: 481 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.199 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.199 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 3-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.215 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Wellenantrieb
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.215 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Wellenantrieb
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 112 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Performance: 112 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Maximum speed: 211 km/h
Performance: 141 HP at 9.350 U/Min
Torque: 122 NM bei 7.600 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 385 km
Performance: 141 HP at 9.350 U/Min
Torque: 122 NM bei 7.600 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 385 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Central pipe Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Central pipe Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
48 mm WP Upside Down fork (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
WP Monoshock (travel 193 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm, light metal casting with cardan shaft drive Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
48 mm WP Upside Down fork (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
WP Monoshock (travel 193 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm, light metal casting with cardan shaft drive Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double brake discs, Brembo 4-piston monobloc radial calipers (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Double Piston Floating Caliper (∅ 282 mm)
Double brake discs, Brembo 4-piston monobloc radial calipers (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Double Piston Floating Caliper (∅ 282 mm)
Unspectacular and simply good
The 1200 offers a high level of long-distance comfort, which results from a moderate knee angle, the sofa-like seat cushion for riders like Sozius and perfectly placed footrests like handlebars. This comfort is supported by the low-vibration running of the twins.
So the spectacular thing about the Ténéré is that it is so unspectacular. But it is not quite cheap: at just under 16,000 euros, it is almost as expensive as a – admittedly naked – BMW GS.
The test bike was provided to us by Tecius and Reimers in Hamburg.
