Across 7 covered model years from 2011 to 2019, the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 566.6 lb (257 kg) to 578.1 lb (262.2 kg).
Yamaha XT1200Z 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 XT1200Z Super Tenere?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT1200Z 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 XT1200Z Super Tenere weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 566.6 lb (257 kg) to 578.1 lb (262.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,199 cc |
| Torque | 84.1 lb-ft (114 Nm) to 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 2011 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.62 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.23 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.07 cc / lb to 2.12 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.3 lb / 100 cc to 48.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 6.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 566.6 lb (257 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 XT1200Z 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 XT1200Z Super Tenere years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 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 XT1200Z 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 XT1200Z 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.
How much of the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.5% to 6.7% 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 Tenere torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 14.62 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.23 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 Tenere engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 2.07 cc per lb to 2.12 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 Tenere from the median Yamaha supermoto bike weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha supermoto bike weight of 471.9 lb (214.1 kg), the model is roughly 103.1 lb (46.8 kg) heavier.
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.