For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 586 lb (265.8 kg).
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES is heavier than about 93.7% of 197 Yamaha 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 XT1200Z Super Tenere ES weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 586 lb (265.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 6.1 US gal (23.09 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.05 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 586 lb (265.8 kg).
Is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 94th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.1 US gal (23.09 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 37.9 lb (17.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 766 lb (347.4 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.05 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 211 lb (95.7 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere ES feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.