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Yamaha
Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Tenere
2011–2019 · Adventure Motorcycles
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Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer
2012–2024 · Adventure Motorcycles
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Key specifications
| Specification | Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Tenere2019 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ |
| Power | 113 hp (84 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Wet weight | 257 kg | 253 kg |
| Seat height | 846 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.1 L | 21 L |
Full specification comparison
Engine
| Specification | Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Tenere2019 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ |
| Power | 113 hp (84 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
Transmission
| Specification | Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Tenere2019 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specification | Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Tenere2019 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 257 kg | 253 kg |
| Seat height | 846 mm | 840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,539 mm | 1,520 mm |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm | 150 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.1 L | 21 L |
Chassis and suspension
| Specification | Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Tenere2019 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Steel tube backbone | Twin-tube, aluminium |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø43 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.5-in of travel | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability |
Brakes and wheels
| Specification | Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Tenere2019 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. | Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 180/55-ZR17 |