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Evolution
Introduced in 1989 and discontinued in 1996, the Super Ténéré returns for 2010 with all-new 1199cc engine plus traction control and ABS.
Rivals
BMW R1200GS, Ducati Multistrada 1200, KTM 990 Adventure, Moto Guzzi Stelvio, Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom.
| Price |
na |
| Engine type |
l-c parallel twin |
| Valve train |
DOHC, 8v |
| Displacement |
1199cc |
| Bore x stroke |
98.0 x 79.5mm |
| Compression |
11.0:1 |
| Fuel system |
EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
108 bhp @ 7250 rpm |
| Claimed torque |
84 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm |
| Frame |
Steel backbone |
| Front suspension |
43mm Soqi fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Soqi shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Dual Sumitomo four-piston calipers, 320mm discs, linked with ABS |
| Rear brake |
Nissin single-piston caliper, 282mm disc, linked with ABS |
| Front tire |
110/80-19 Bridgestone BW501 Battlewing |
| Rear tire |
150/70-17 Bridgestone BW501 Battlewing |
| Rake/trail |
28.0°/5.0 in. |
| Seat height |
33.3/34.3 in. |
| Wheelbase |
60.6 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
6.0 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight |
539 lbs. |
| Colors |
Blue, gray |
| Available |
2011 |
| Warranty |
12 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Contact |
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA
6555 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
800.962.7926
www.yamaha-motor.com
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Verdict 4 stars out of 5
A highly capable albeit expensive alternative to European adventure bikes.