Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Overview - Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016 vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	79.5 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 HP	Engine power	107 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	117 Nm	Torque	100 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
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	1,037 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 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	2,390 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	960 mm
Height	Height	1,410 mm	Height	1,505 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,595 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	252 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 XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

With the revision and expansion of the 1050 models, Suzuki now has the right big V-Strom for everyone. Those who know from the outset that they will stay almost exclusively on the road will find the standard model a reliable travel companion or even a buddy for all days; those who want to limit themselves less in their choice of routes and also want to ride regularly on unpaved terrain will now find the DE a good choice. The main argument, however, remains this engine, which with its 107 hp and above all its rich torque leaves hardly anything to be desired.

powerful motor

high-quality electronics package

excellent ergonomics

very good gravel mode

off-road ABS

intuitive operation of the electronics

long-distance comfort

Successful retro look

high weight

Suspension travel could be greater