Adventurers rejoice, The Super Tenere 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.And speaking of release, this bike is being sold on a pre-order basis only, so if you are interested, you'll have to act quicker than just waiting to see one on the dealers showroom. The Tenere will be sold via pre-delivery deposit program running September 2010 to March 2011 for delivery in May of 2011. We should be riding some early production bikes in the near future, so keep tuned to www.dirtrider.com to find out about the ride!Here is what Yamaha has to say about the 2012 Super Tenere:
- 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.
- 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 Tenere 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.
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.
Please visit yamaha-motor.com.
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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.
