A special version of Yamaha’s brand new Super Tenere Worldcrosser - with a never-seen-before “competition white” color scheme - is currently on display at the 2012 Motor Bike Expo, a motorcycle fair taking place in Verona, Italy. The new graphics are obviously inspired by the manufacturer’s historic white-red-black color scheme, that was recently retrieved from memory for Yamaha’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

The model can be considered a more extreme version of the XT1200Z Super Ténéré, sharing the same 1,199 cc inline twin-cylinder engine with its ’standard’ counterpart, This unit has a compression ratio of 11.0 : 1 and produces an output of 110 hp and 114 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. However, what really differentiates the Worldcrosser from the ‘regular’ Super Ténéré are some special parts: carbon side panels, lightweight carbon frame and fork protectors, drive shaft shield and rear brake protector in black anodized aluminum and also an aluminum skid plate. No doubt the Worldcrosser would be up for any sort of off-road adventure.

Here is an official photo gallery of the model with the new livery as well as a few shots taken live at the Yamaha’s stall in Verona by our buddies from Motoblog.it.

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Remus exhausts has produced this new Hexacone exhaust for the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 model. The offroader gets both a new look and sound with the exhaust, which has a clean design and perfect shape for the Yamaha XT1200Z.

The Remus Hexacone slip-on comes with removable DB-Killer and is available in either stainless steel or titanium with carbonfibre tips. Prices in Europe are €492 for the titanium-carbon version, or €440 for the stainless steel model. Remus exhausts are based in the US but have distributors in Europe - see the Remus website for more details.

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The Yamaha Super Ténéré is the bike that Yamaha is most investing in at the moment. After the Dolomites Ride sponsored by Yamaha, we got a few details about the future XT1200Z model and where Yamaha wants to take its offroad model.

The Super Tenere comes from a strong tradition of Yamaha competition and the brand has had a boost with the new model. Suddenly, Yamaha has a younger target market, more focused on sportier products and the future bike will reflect that. The new, younger interest in the Super Tenere has meant Yamaha has moved away from a marketing campaign of steady touring and is now looking to new horizons of sports fun and offroad play for younger riders.

The move for a sportier Super Tenere is coming out of Italy and new accessory kits are being developed to highlight the spirit for adventure of the bike. Taking as an example the ST1200 Diapason Racing Tocso (in the gallery), Yamaha is considering making official kits like this with the adjustable windshield, aluminium shields, lighter plates and bigger aluminium luggage accessories.

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Here are live pics of the 2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré at the Rome Motodays event. The Super Ténéré was unveiled by Franco Picco with the veteran rally rider fresh from his ‘Marathon’ class win at this year’s Dakar. For more information, see our post on the Super Tenere details, with an official video here and more live pics here.

2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré live pics

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The 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré is gradually being rolled out across Europe, with presentations taking place in Paris, Germany and Istanbul. We’ll be bringing you more pics next week, but in the meantime see the live Super Ténéré Paris presentation gallery, and a couple of videos after the jump of its appearance at its various debuts.

The XT1200Z Super Ténéré will have a price tag in Europe of about 15,300 euros for the “First Edition”, which is a limited edition version that comes with an adventure pack. It will be available for a year from launch, after which the bike will be sold with the adventure kit as a separate accessory. For more details on the bike, see our 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré pics and details post.

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Here’s the first video of the 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré, where we get all the technical details as to why this is all about off-road motorcycling. In short, the 2010 Super Ténéré has a twin cylinder engine with uneven firing intervals, 270-degree crank, traction control, ABS and unified braking system, and the Yamaha D-Mode riding system.

The four-stroke, inline 2-cylinder engine with four valves produces about 110 hp and 114 Nm of torque. Wet weight (with full oil and fuel tank) measures 261 kg. The D-Mode riding system has a choice of two settings: sport and touring, while the traction system has three modes. The first edition 2010 models complete with adventure kit can be ordered from March 8, while for 2011 that package will then become optional. For more pics and details, see our 2010 Super Ténéré in-depth post.

Source | YouTube

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The new 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré is finally here, with Yamaha’s premier, Dakar-bred adventure bike revealed. The 2010 Super Ténéré can be ordered from March 8 this year, in the “First Edition” version, and will be on sale for a year in total. The Super Ténéré First Edition can only be ordered online, and it comes with an adventure pack which includes aluminium side cases, headlight protection grill (not for road use) and engine skid plate protection.

Below is the full press release for this much-awaited model, and you can see all of the pics of the XT1200Z Super Ténéré in our gallery. Enjoy.

The 2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré: Go Beyond

Yamaha is proud to announce an all-new model for 2010: the XT1200Z Super Ténéré. This project began with a clean sheet and a clear vision – to create the most advanced adventure travel machine, a motorcycle tailor-made for transcontinental expeditions, offering comfort, reliability, exhilaration and effortless progress over every conceivable terrain.

From the beginning, the Super Ténéré design team had the following targets in mind:

* An all-new, shaft-driven large displacement engine with the torque to deliver emphatic drive throughout the rev range and a dynamic character suited to a wide range of conditions;
* Light and agile handling, with perfect balance at low speeds and quick, precise steering on twisty mountain roads;
* High levels of comfort, weather protection and practicality to accommodate long-haul travel with passengers and luggage; and
* Intelligent use of rider assist technology to improve safety, versatility and rider confidence in all situations – but without taking full control away from experienced riders.

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere m.y. 2010

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I would love to say this is a leaked video of the Yamaha Super Ténéré, but it’s really just a series of renderings, including some cigarette-pack style livery in the form of the Gauloises, Camel and Chesterfield “Rally Edition”. Obviously it gives us no further details than the already mentioned Chip-Controlled Throttle system (YCC-T) and traction control that the new bike will have along with its parallel twin engine. The renderings are in the style of the Ténéré 660 and may be close to the mark, although we expect some further difference when the 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré is finally released.

Source | Oliepeil

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Excitement for the new 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré is building, with Yamaha releasing a few more tantalising details of the bike, and showing another shadow teaser shot on the Super Ténéré website. The 2010 Super Ténéré will have a parallel twin engine, Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle system (YCC-T) and traction control. See below and after the jump for the word from Yamaha.

Beyond The Desert: introducing the new Yamaha Super Ténéré

In the shifting sands of the Ténéré Desert, nothing is as it seems.

Today’s tracks become tomorrow’s horizons.

Landscapes become memories overnight.

And the unstoppable can be stopped.

Because here, in the shifting sands of the Ténéré Desert, the all-new Yamaha Super Ténéré is ready for adventure.

Continue reading: 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere with throttle and traction control

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You’d be forgiven for thinking that the 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré is a new feature in a Lord of the Rings sequel set in Africa, with the above video announcing “The Lord of Yamaha Adventures”. The video has some lovely landscape, and amongst the off-road footage we do get a few details regarding the new Super Ténéré.

The 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré will have ABS and UBS in three modes, traction control, side-mounted radiator and a four-stroke, in-line two cylinder engine. Watch the video to find out more details, and see the pics below of the Super Ténéré concept presented at the Tokyo motor show this year. You can also see the Super Ténéré in a live video.

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