Yamaha XT750  Super Tenere (1989)

The Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Ténéré was a motorcycle produced in 1989. It features a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC engine with 749cc capacity and 5 valves per cylinder. The bike has liquid cooling with a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and a wet sump lubrication system that takes 20W/40 engine oil. Its induction system is equipped with 2x 38mm Mikuni BDST38 CV carburetors and TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) ignition. The bike produces a maximum power of 69.3 hp at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 68 Nm at 6750 rpm. The bike has a wet weight of 236 kg, providing great stability on the road. Its Frame is made up of steel, single cradle frame providing it with strength and durability. It has front telescopic forks, 235 mm front wheel travel, and a rear monoshock suspension with adjustable preload compression damping adjustment and 215 mm rear wheel travel. The bike comes with 2x 245mm front discs and a single 236mm rear disc for the brakes. The bike has a top speed of 192.0 km/h and an average consumption of 16.5 km/lit. Its dimensions are 2285 mm in length, 815 mm in width, with a wheelbase of 1505 mm and a seat height of 865 mm. Its fuel capacity is 26 litres, and its braking distance is 14.25 m from 60 – 0 / 42.06 m from 100 – 0. The bike has a 12.8 sec standing 1/4 mile and was featured in Motosprint Adventure Group Test as a great adventure motorcycle.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XTZ 750 Super T~A(c)n~A(c)r~A(c)

Year: 1989

Engine: Four -stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 87 x 63 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled,

Compression Ratio: 9.5:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Engine Oil: 20W/40

Exhaust: Single stainless steel pipe

Induction: 2x 38mm Mikuni BDST38 CV carburetors

Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)

Spark Plug: NGK, DPR8EA-9

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 69.3 hp / 54 kW @ 7500 rpm

Max Torque: 68 Nm / 50.2 lb-fts @ 6750 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Steel, Single cradle frame

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks.

Front Wheel Travel: 235 mm / 9.2 in

Rear Suspension: Monoshock, adjustable preload compression damping adjustment

Rear Wheel Travel: 215 mm / 8.4 in

Front Brakes: 2x 245mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 236mm disc

Front Tyre: 90/90-21

Rear Tyre: 140/80-17

Dimensions: Length 2285 mm / 90 in Width 815 mm / 32.1 in

Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.3 in

Seat Height: 865 mm / 34.1 in

Dry Weight: 203 kg / 447.5 lbs

Wet Weight: 236 kg / 520.3 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 26 Litres / 6.6 gal

Consumption Average: 16.5 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.25 m / 42.06 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.8 sec / 162.1 km/h

Top Speed: 192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph

Road Test: Motosprint Adventure Group Test