Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2013 vs. KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2013

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2013 compared to KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2013

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2013

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	79.5 mm	Stroke	62.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.5
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,199 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 990 Adventure 2009

The KTM Adventure is the best cure for all frustrated superbike riders. Anyone who has lost the joy of road riding in recent years and confines their motorbike activities exclusively to the racetrack will soon find a KTM Adventure in their garage.

Sporty, powerful engine

sporty gearbox

uncompromising chassis

comfortable seating position

ABS.

Riding comfort lower than on other touring enduros

overall set-up very sporty