Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré offroad pics: dethroning the BMW R1200GS

Posted: Friday 27 August 2010 by Alison

These fantastic pics show the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré in live testing from the guys at Motoblog.it. They took it for some soft-offroading to test out where its real character lies - off the road. Both on and off the road the Super Ténéré proved to have great chassis and be very well balanced. Some of its agility was compromised in more difficult offroad situations but over long stretches on un-asphalted surfaces it goes like a dream.

The truly amazing thing about this latest legend from Yamaha is that it can make anyone feel like an offroad rider with its easy riding style, perfect balance and front-rear harmony. To really have some fun you can take it out of the Touring mode and switch off the ABS (to see how to disable the Super Ténéré ABS see our video) and you’re ready for some truly silly entertainment.

Clearly the XT1200Z Super Ténéré is not a purist offroad bike but it’s not designed to be. The verdict is, though, that its offroad capabilities could make it even better than the so-far undisputed king of the jungle, the BMW R1200GS. That’s a very big claim and one we can’t test for ourselves but if you get a chance to ride this thing in the dirt, you’re in for a good time.

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Yoshi812
28 Aug 2010 - 08:44 - #1

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They have got to be kidding - the Super10 is fat and overweight and cannot be a match for the GS off road. Just tabloid media rubbish………… :(
Gretsch
01 Sep 2010 - 10:31 - #2

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Mr. Yoshi812,

Have you tried it on off-road?
I feel you haven’t.
Your opinion is based on only superficial thing.
Your comment is like rubbish as well….:)
Ray Bay
03 Dec 2010 - 07:30 - #3

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I own one and here are my feelings:
1.- It’s an uninspiring bike… it’s not one of those bikes that get you excited.
2.- It’s easy going and comfortable.
3.- It handles very well and predictably.
4.- It’s like a polite Japanese guy vs a show off Italian (MS1200) vs an Arrogant German (R1200GS).

The GS has a motor with more character and better electronic gadgets… everything else is worse.

For specs, you can see any other review… this a how it feels to me comment.
ducdude
26 Dec 2010 - 01:08 - #4

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Personally, I like the Yamaha, but lately all they seem to focus on is technology and how it helps bikes to be more “safe” to ride. It’s an “adventure-touring” bike that’s capabale of “light” off duty which is fine by me. However, why hasn’t anyone lately haven’t commented on the fuel economy/mileage of these technologically superior bikes?! That’s the kind of “critical” info I’d like to see…not how safe the freaking bikes are due to it’s technological marvel! I was disappointed with Yamaha’s 06′ FZ1 Fazer (more advanced than the carberated version?)…rriiiiighhht