For the 2010 model year, the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 575.4 lb (261 kg).
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré is heavier than about 99.3% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road 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 Ténéré weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 575.4 lb (261 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Torque | 84.2 lb-ft (114.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.08 US gal (23 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.63 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.08 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 575.4 lb (261 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré lighter or heavier than other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 99.3% of 68 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré?
Based on the supplied 6.08 US gal (23 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 755.4 lb (342.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.6% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.63 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.08 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré from the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 273.4 lb (124 kg), the model is roughly 302 lb (137 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.