Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012 vs. Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013

Overview - Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012 vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012 compared to Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	79.5 mm	Stroke	104 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	114.1 Nm	Torque	136 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	9.5
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,199 ccm	Displacement	1,700 ccm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Double cradle

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	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,500 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	1,025 mm
Height	Height	1,410 mm	Height	1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,665 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	730 mm
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 XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Not a powerhouse, but always confident, always nippy. And also a very harmonious overall package that has no conspicuous negative outliers. Everything works well. And that is very good.

Powerful engine

pleasant, comfortable chassis

off-road resistant

good design.

Unsporting brake system

relatively high weight.

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer

Price Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser

Model year

Average market price

Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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Overview - Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012 vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic Tourer 2013