For the 2020 model year, the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 584.2 lb (265 kg).
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE is lighter than about 55.4% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 584.2 lb (265 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Power | 112 hp |
| Torque | 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.08 US gal (23 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 19.17 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.22 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.77 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.05 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 584.2 lb (265 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 45th percentile for weight among 28 compatible Yamaha touring motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE?
A full tank works out to about 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) from the listed 6.08 US gal (23 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 764.2 lb (346.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 19.17 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 95th percentile within the compatible Yamaha touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 14.77 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE have per pound?
The model has about 2.05 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE compare with the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 35.3 lb (16 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight of 619.5 lb (281 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.