Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE motorcycle dimensions for 2020 is length 88.8 in (2,255 mm), width 38.6 in (980 mm), height 55.5 in (1,410 mm), wheelbase 60.6 in (1,540 mm), seat height 33.3 in (845 mm), and the ground clearance is 7.5 in (190 mm).

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE dimensions at a glance

Overall length
88.8 in (2,255 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
38.6 in (980 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
55.5 in (1,410 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
60.6 in (1,540 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
33.3 in (845 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
7.5 in (190 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length88.8 in (2,255 mm)
Observed category range: 87.6 in (2,225 mm) to 106.5 in (2,705 mm)
Width38.6 in (980 mm)
Observed category range: 31.7 in (805 mm) to 45.1 in (1,146 mm)
Height55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Observed category range: 43.5 in (1,105 mm) to 61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Wheelbase60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Observed category range: 59.8 in (1,520 mm) to 67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Seat height33.3 in (845 mm)
Observed category range: 26.6 in (676 mm) to 33.3 in (845 mm)
Clearance7.5 in (190 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (124 mm) to 7.5 in (190 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length11th percentile
This model
88.8 in (2,255 mm)
Category median
98.5 in (2,502 mm)
9.7 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Width45th percentile
This model
38.6 in (980 mm)
Category median
38.6 in (980 mm)
About the same as the category median from 21 comparable Yamaha models.
Height38th percentile
This model
55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Category median
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
3.6 in below the category median from 21 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase16th percentile
This model
60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Category median
66.8 in (1,696 mm)
6.2 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height98th percentile
This model
33.3 in (845 mm)
Category median
28 in (712 mm)
5.2 in above the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance95th percentile
This model
7.5 in (190 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
1.8 in above the category median from 11 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 33.3 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.3% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 28.1 in (715 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 23.8 sq ft (2.21 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

12.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 88.8 in (2,255 mm) 98.5 in (2,502 mm) 9.7 in below median
Width 38.6 in (980 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) About the same as median
Height 55.5 in (1,410 mm) 59.1 in (1,501 mm) 3.6 in below median
Wheelbase 60.6 in (1,540 mm) 66.8 in (1,696 mm) 6.2 in below median
Seat height 33.3 in (845 mm) 28 in (712 mm) 5.2 in above median
Ground clearance 7.5 in (190 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 1.8 in above median

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2020 88.8 in (2,255 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 55.5 in (1,410 mm) 60.6 in (1,540 mm) 33.3 in (845 mm) 7.5 in (190 mm)

Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 33.3 in (845 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 5.2 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 60.6 in (1,540 mm), giving the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE have?

The representative ground clearance is 7.5 in (190 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.8 in above the category median.

Is the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE compact or large?

The representative overall length is 88.8 in (2,255 mm), making the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE very compact for its category. 9.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23.8 sq ft (2.21 m²).

What do the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 38.6 in (980 mm) and representative height is 55.5 in (1,410 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha Super Tenere 1200ZE?

The main listed figures are overall length 88.8 in (2,255 mm), wheelbase 60.6 in (1,540 mm), seat height 33.3 in (845 mm), and ground clearance 7.5 in (190 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 12.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.