Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

[kmax]

Its just not right to evaluate those bikes on those kinda road. Not comprehensive/exhaustive enough.

 

Hence not surprising to see why the results turned out that way.

 

Anyway kmax, u prefer my tourer wif full set of panniers or my Phantom wif 2 rear boxes as per my siggy?

 

 

em, i'd prefer my own ride coz it's pride and joy of starting your engine and controlling congested streets of sinkapore..

 

up to individual lor... if you need 2 box and no pillion, then it's serving good to you..

[papabread79]

up to individual lor... if you need 2 box and no pillion, then it's serving good to you..

Im fine i guess. My numerous chais do not mind sharing seat wif me.

[kmax]

for those think stock exhaust is fugly..

 

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/Images/2010-yamaha-XT1200Z-Super-Tenere_VPBC5_detail_022_tcm46-356213.jpg

 

http://www.leovince.com/fr/catalogue-yamaha/terminale_factory_omologato_evo_ii_passaggio_standard_xt_1200_z_super_t_n_r_i_e_2010/12656

 

http://i61.servimg.com/u/f61/11/81/31/67/fd-82710.jpg

[papabread79]

U buying this bike ah kmax?

[kmax]

U buying this bike ah kmax?

 

no sir.. just post clocking... kekeke..

Edited June 22, 2010 by kmax

[papabread79]

no sir.. just post clocking... kekeke..

Its ok. I can understand.

[kmax]

Its ok. I can understand.

 

i'm quite content with TDM 900 which has same parallel twin engine with 270' firing order.

 

for another 30k+ $$ on top of my TDM value..

1. 300cc more for Engine,

2. USD fork,

3. wavy discs,

4. ABS

4. TCS

 

nah, i'd rather get second bike..

[kmax]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=592384

 

someone has taken delivery of first edition and testing the bike..

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tOX-8OFPrrA/TBe3dhhQUGI/AAAAAAAACLs/NoU8nqyRwVo/s720/IMG_7234.jpg

 

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tOX-8OFPrrA/TBe37Z3ceqI/AAAAAAAACNI/cnFJmi_LH5A/IMG_9501.jpg

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tOX-8OFPrrA/TBe5U36IF2I/AAAAAAAACRU/-LEl8k8yrkc/IMG_9583.jpg

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tOX-8OFPrrA/TBe5op6oUMI/AAAAAAAACSI/Axm_vegpiOU/s720/IMG_7873.jpg

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tOX-8OFPrrA/TBe58ktcLtI/AAAAAAAACTI/yHpFkANt3Y0/s720/IMG_7917.jpg

[papabread79]

i'm quite content with TDM 900 which has same parallel twin engine with 270' firing order.

 

for another 30k+ $$ on top of my TDM value..

1. 300cc more for Engine,

2. USD fork,

3. wavy discs,

4. ABS

4. TCS

 

nah, i'd rather get second bike..

Different ppl different preferences.

 

Paying $30K more to a Vios doesnt make it a Civic either.

[ohayo]

i'm quite content with TDM 900 which has same parallel twin engine with 270' firing order.

 

for another 30k+ $$ on top of my TDM value..

1. 300cc more for Engine,

2. USD fork,

3. wavy discs,

4. ABS

4. TCS

 

nah, i'd rather get second bike..

 

Time will pass. Bike will die. Its a brand new day once again.

 

I guess before the release of TDM 900, somewhere somehow someone is thinking the same way as u did.

[kmax]

yep, you are right..

 

TDM 850 guys will say the same to TDM 900..

 

GS 1100, GS1150 will say the same for GS 1200..

 

Kawa GTR1000 will say the same for GTR1400...

 

well, as i said, i am content with my machine... and enjoying photos while bound to desk at work... until i can go riding again..

[mafitra]

for those think stock exhaust is fugly..

 

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/Images/2010-yamaha-XT1200Z-Super-Tenere_VPBC5_detail_022_tcm46-356213.jpg

 

http://www.leovince.com/fr/catalogue-yamaha/terminale_factory_omologato_evo_ii_passaggio_standard_xt_1200_z_super_t_n_r_i_e_2010/12656

 

http://i61.servimg.com/u/f61/11/81/31/67/fd-82710.jpg

 

Most stock bike pipes are big, ugly and heavy. Wonder what are all these manufacturers are thinking......

[kmax]

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[happy125]

Went to Hong Leong showroom today and spoke to a sales manager there.

He said the Super Tenere is coming in in mid July and machine price is around $26K.

 

Already got 3 bookings.

 

IF the machine price he mentioned is true, quite cheap le.

[mafitra]

Went to Hong Leong showroom today and spoke to a sales manager there.

He said the Super Tenere is coming in in mid July and machine price is around $26K.

 

Already got 3 bookings.

 

IF the machine price he mentioned is true, quite cheap le.

 

Machine Price is $26 K??? Ermm how about OTR then?

 

Looi quoted about same price as BMW, but he is bringing in the one with the full set.

 

If Hong Leong is bringing in cheaper than Loois (and GSA of course!), then I guess we be seeing more of Super T on the road.

[kmax]

Went to Hong Leong showroom today and spoke to a sales manager there.

He said the Super Tenere is coming in in mid July and machine price is around $26K.

 

Already got 3 bookings.

 

IF the machine price he mentioned is true, quite cheap le.

 

that's very good price... cheaper than UK..

[kmax]

breaking in new XTZ1200

 

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tOX-8OFPrrA/TBe50MFtQFI/AAAAAAAACSo/cmMXkpWESR8/s720/IMG_7885.jpg

 

XTZ and DL

 

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tOX-8OFPrrA/TBe53mlfSPI/AAAAAAAACS0/OyYcQ4Ja1Lc/s720/IMG_7891.jpg

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tOX-8OFPrrA/TBe542wp8YI/AAAAAAAACS4/021n4VDVhWk/s720/IMG_7892.jpg

[comics00]

come to think of it, 4-stroke, 270 degree crank, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC 4 valves sounds like a up-graded version of our good old TDM900, doesn't it?

 

if it has the qualities of TDM900, good torque, reliable, fantastic fc, smooth ect ect & only $26K, i swear i will surely have my hand on 1

Edited June 27, 2010 by comics00

[kiss29]

WOW....OTR will be

Its a very sweet price if its true.

Lets see mid july stocks arrived......if its true.

[kmax]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=545850&page=196

 

The price of the S10 in Australia has been announced, $19,990. Compares favourably with the base model GS1200 @ $21,925 although I understand the Beemer comes standard with more gear. I believe Yamaha aren't bringing the more expensive First Edition model to Oz.

 

but it's not first edition full accessorized... could be the same for singapore.

[kmax]

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/peck/004589.php#004589

 

une 26, 2010 GMT

Super Tenere report

 

Super Tenere XT1200Z personal ride review June 23 2010 Vienna, Austria by Patrick Peck

 

My view of the bike is derived from my years of riding the XTZ 750 since 1990 continually to today over 250,000kms with seven personally owned Super Tenere's. With a 15 year gap between models I have plenty of time to make up my wish list and the new Super Tenere has most of them.

 

It appears that Yamaha is being very subtle with their marketing as this was claimed by our salesman as the only XT1200Z demo available in all of Austria and it was first released in Istanbul mid Feb 2010. It will not actually be available for sale till mid July.

 

The bike looks much heavier than it feels at speed and stationary. The salesman went into panic mode when I dropped the bike down as low as I could get it without actually touching the carpark asphalt. It came up faster and easier than I expected. Apparently the sidemounted radiator has allowed the motor to be positioned a few centimeters forward which will give better balabnce to the bike with a pillion and luggage.

 

Many of my questions to the salesman were unanswered as he didn't speak English and he really seemed unaware. He said that there was a catalytic converter, but it must be hidden in the muffler. If so, leaded fuel countries would be off the list to travel.

 

With 72kms on the speedo we headed out 2 up, into rush hour traffic of Vienna. Seating was the most comfortable of any bike we have ridden with plenty of room for both me and my wife. The adjustable seat was at its lowest and my feet were planted firmly on the road and my knees were not extended. My height is 183cm.

 

It wasn't long before the fan came on to cool the engine down, but the heat light had not come on and there was no temp gauge, so I couldn't judge how hot the motor really was.

 

The minimum walking speed without using the clutch is important for tough terrain and traffic congestion. 20kms/hr indicated was as slow as possible without clutching where the XTZ750 is 12kms/hr.

 

Finally, heading out towards the open road the bike cornered onto the freeway as confidently any road bike I have ridden and accelerated as you would expect quite exhilarating from 110 horsepower, the XTZ750 has 69 hp. In fact, it had great acceleration at any speed up to our top at 168kph and would have a lot more speed up its sleeve. Redline was 7800rpm and showed 4500rpm at 145kph. Our GPS showed a 9kph over error. Vibration was as low as you will find on any big twin and the bike felt ultra stable including the 3 kms of dirt road that we found which was surprising considering it was fitted with full on road tires.

 

Gears were very smooth shifting both up and down. Wind seemed to catch only the top of my helmet at all speeds and if it is of concern, there is a larger windscreen available. Braking was very strong but never really put the ABS to use for fear of being overridden by some big Merc. By the end we had 165kms on the clock and the fuel warning light was flashing!!

 

In the parking lot I measured the ground clearance to the centre of the bashplate while on the sidestand: 23cm where the published stats are only 20.5cm. I spotted a BMW F800GS in the parking lot that measured 25.5cm and my 1994 XTZ750 measured 30cm with the standard rear shock. Front forks were upsidedown, very substantial and adjustable. Rear shock had an easily adjustment, Hard - Soft. Lightweight faring protectors were mounted midway up the faring but it is hard to judge how effective they will be.

The engine has a Dry Sump Oil System that will not allow all of your oil to drop on the road should you knock a hole in the sump from a rock or other hard object.

 

My wishlist from the old XTZ that are on the new bike:

Good riding lights

12 volt adaptor

Tubeless tyres

Fuel injection

Centrestand

Traction control (hadn't really thought of that one)

Adjustable front and rear shocks

Easy access oil filter

Driveshaft

Lightweight luggage racks

Strong brakes

Stainlees steel exhaust pipes

Very comfortable rider and pillion seats

More horsepower (110hp may be excessive for my style of riding)

Stability at high speed

Fuel gauge

Six speed gearbox

Heavy duty bashplate

Twin spark ignition system for fuel efficiency

 

Disappointments were:

Smaller fuel tank

19 inch front wheel

No easy access for airfilters

Low ground clearance

Lefthand faring seemed loosely attatched

High price tag at 14,750 euros

 

Shortcomings are few in number and can all be changed with time.

It would be nice if they would release an Adventure model as BMW has done with its 1200GS

 

From what I have read on the Super Tenere club forums around the world, members would like a smaller version with the TDM 900 bulletproof engine, brakes and lights. Original 26 liter fuel tank of XTZ750 and suspension of the WR450. By using components already in production the retail price could be a lot lower and Yamaha profit could be higher without the risk of experimentation that comes with a totally newly invented bike. Are you listening YAMAHA??!!

 

Would I buy the new Super Tenere? Yes, but it would live a much more subdued life than my XTZ750 have lived. I have been a passionate Super Tenere owner for the past 20 years because the bike has been strong enough to carry me, my wife and 12 months luggage without mishap or brake down and Yamaha has service outlets in even the most "out of the way places". As long as you carry a parts list to present to the dealer, you can get that much needed part anywhere in the world!

 

My wife says I am obsessive about Super Teneres, at the moment we own four XTZ750's placed in as many cities around the world, so perhaps I am!!

Posted by Patrick Peck at June 26, 2010 02:52 PM GMT

 

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/peck/images/IMG_3416.jpg

[mafitra]

One lucky Fellow...Owns a few XTZ.Four to be exact...

How many in Singapore can own 4 big bikes...?

 

Tha gahment will be pleased to have a share of your pie.....

Bloody COE:dot:

[AJ..]

i'm quite content with TDM 900 which has same parallel twin engine with 270' firing order.

 

for another 30k+ $$ on top of my TDM value..

1. 300cc more for Engine,

2. USD fork,

3. wavy discs,

4. ABS

4. TCS

 

nah, i'd rather get second bike..

 

 

why settle for 2nd when you can have 3rd and fourth....

[AJ..]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=545850&page=196

 

 

 

but it's not first edition full accessorized... could be the same for singapore.

 

 

 

well....it could be true afterall for the machine price at $26k since aus selling them for $20k.

 

I still too lazy to stopby HL even though that it's a stone throw away from my house.

[AJ..]

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/peck/004589.php#004589

 

 

 

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/peck/images/IMG_3416.jpg

 

well...quoting for part of the story,someone already did a modification fitting the TDM900 engine into the XTZ750 body...

 

that thing lives...i think he did some other mods like using WRs fork...that lives too....except that his story and project seems to died down and soon not being heard....So i guess Yamaha is dumb afterall....