Yamaha USA will bring over 2012 Super Ténéré

Adventurers rejoice, The Super Ténéré is coming to America. Yamaha's adventure touring monster, previously available only overseas will make a landing early next year, the first of the 2012s. And it is showing up for a very competitive $13,900 MSRP. The all-new 1199cc parallel twin with a 270° is slim and tuned for torque. It's feature list looks like a tit-for-tat against the big players in the adventure game, the BMW GS and the KTM 990. The Yamaha has a six-speed wide-ratio transmission, ABS and unified brakes, tunable traction control, a large six-gallon fuel tank, 17-inch rear and 19-inch front wheels, traction control, shaft drive, decent suspension travel and a comparatively low seat height. It features some Yamaha advances like a fly-by-wire throttle system and the close firing of the pistons to simulate a big Single without the vibration. Yamaha has not forgot about the luggage and accessories if this machine, such an important part of the package and GYTR will have a ton of stuff available at the time of release.

ALL NEW FOR 2012:

Engine:

The all-new 1199cc parallel twin liquid-cooled engine features a unique 270° crank for superior traction because both pistons fire so closely together. It's almost like having a big-bore thumper without the uncomfortable vibration.

Compact engine design uses a dry-sump oil supply inside the crankcase, and side-mounted radiator for surprising narrowness.

8-valve cylinder head optimizes the fuel charge for spirited performance. The cylinder head cover is ultra-lightweight magnesium to help centralize mass.

A two-axis primary balancer smoothes out engine vibration for all-day riding comfort.

Forged aluminum pistons and carburized connecting rods for durability and performance.

Downdraft twin bore fuel injection system with 12-hole injectors is tuned for off-road adventures, and is equally at home on long stretches of open highway.

Proven YCC-T fly-by-wire technology is matched to an all-new traction control system, which regulates ignition timing and fuel injection volume based on rear wheel spin. Three rider-selected modes are available to match conditions and the rider's preference.

Yamaha D-Mode has two settings: "T-mode" for Touring and general riding, giving a softer response; "S-mode" for Sport riding when the rider wants the most performance possible.

Wide-ratio 6-speed transmission has gear ratios optimized for everything from slow dirt roads to higher speed sport riding.

The low-maintenance shaft drive is clean and reliable with a compact rear axle gear case thanks to its hypoid gear design.

Chassis/Suspension:

The all-new steel frame is designed to reduce rider fatigue during long rides. Using a steel main frame offers the best balance of strength and flexibility, one good at absorbing jolts from uneven road surfaces.

The engine is a stressed member of the frame. Locating the crankshaft low and close the foot pegs gives the bike a remarkably light feel, even off road.

The ABS and Unified Brake System (UBS) work together to help prevent wheel lock during braking. This new system allows the rider to operate front and rear brakes together by simply pulling the front brake lever, especially helpful when riding while standing on the pegs. Applying the rear brake first overrides UBS to provide traditional separate front and rear brake control.

Adjustable pre-load suspension allows the rider to adjust for varying loads or a passenger. The forks are compression and rebound adjustable and the rear shock is rebound-damping adjustable as well.

A generous 6-gallon fuel tank allows for long touring with less down time for fill-ups.

The Super Ténéré comes equipped with an adjustable seat height. 1 inch of adjustment provides a low height for shorter riders or a roomier riding position for taller riders in the high position.

Front and rear hydraulic discs are both wave-type for great performance on or off road.

The grooved foot pegs show Yamaha's attention to detail. While the rider is seated, rubber cushions provide excellent comfort. When the rider stands to tackle more technical riding conditions, the rubber compresses, letting the rider's boots contact the metal foot peg surface.

Additional Features:

Handlebar brush guards are standard equipment.

The flexible luggage system design has three possible set-ups: standard with no top case/side bags, top case installed, and side cases installed. Genuine Yamaha top case and side cases designed for adventure touring are available as accessories. These accessories were included during the design of the motorcycle so as to enhance the look of the bike.

Body components help direct cooling airflow to critical areas of the bike.

Both side stand and center stand are provided for complete parking convenience.

AVAILABLE Accessories:

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* Fuel economy estimates are based on US EPA exhaust emission certification data obtained by Yamaha. Your actual mileage will vary depending on road conditions, how you ride and maintain your vehicle, accessories, cargo, and operator/passenger weight.
**Wet weight includes the vehicle with all standard equipment and all fluids, including oil, coolant (as applicable) and a full tank of fuel. It does not include the weight of options or accessories. Wet weight is useful in making real-world comparisons with other models.