Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Overview - Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	79.5 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	137 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	114.1 Nm	Torque	121 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,199 ccm	Displacement	1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	22,482,110 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	885 mm
Height	Height	1,410 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	259 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

The Tiger Explorer could also come from Bavaria. Only with cast wheels instead of wire spokes do the English go their "own way", which is clearly more over asphalt than over gravel. Apart from that, it has to be said that the engine is convincing, the brakes less so.

Optimal wind protection

pleasant seating position

comfortable saddle

superior engine.

High weight

nervous traction point

relatively weak braking system.