Across 5 covered model years from 2013 to 2018, the Yamaha Super Tenere motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 575 lb (260.8 kg) to 578.1 lb (262.2 kg).
Yamaha Super Tenere 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 Super Tenere?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Super Tenere is heavier than about 64.3% of 21 Yamaha supermoto bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Super Tenere weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 575 lb (260.8 kg) to 578.1 lb (262.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Power | 112 hp |
| Torque | 86.3 lb-ft (117 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) to 6.1 US gal (23.09 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) to 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 19.48 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.13 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.01 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.07 cc / lb to 2.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48 lb / 100 cc to 48.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 6.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Super Tenere weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Super Tenere wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 575 lb (260.8 kg) to 578.1 lb (262.2 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 Super Tenere lighter or heavier than other Yamaha supermoto bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 64th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha Super Tenere years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Super Tenere?
Based on the supplied 6 US gal (22.71 L) to 6.1 US gal (23.09 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) to 37.9 lb (17.2 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 Super Tenere 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 lb (342.4 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha Super Tenere power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 19.48 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 82nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha super motard power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Yamaha Super Tenere have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 15.01 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 Super Tenere displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.07 cc per lb to 2.09 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Yamaha Super Tenere weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2016-2018 is the lightest at 575 lb (260.8 kg), while 2013-2014 is the heaviest at 578.1 lb (262.2 kg).
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.