Yamaha XT750  Super Tenere (1991)

The Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Ténéré was a 1991 motorcycle model that came equipped with a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC engine that had a capacity of 749cc. The engine had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and was liquid-cooled. The motorcycle had an electric starting system and a wet multiple disc clutch. The transmission had five speeds and the final drive was by chain. The frame was made of steel and had a single cradle design. The front suspension was telescopic and the rear suspension was a monoshock that had adjustable preload compression damping adjustment. The motorcycle had a front wheel travel of 235mm and a rear wheel travel of 215mm. The brakes were dual 245mm discs in the front and a single 236mm disc in the rear. The tires were 90/90-21 in the front and 140/80-17 in the rear. The dry weight was 203kg and the wet weight was 236kg. The fuel capacity was 26 liters and its consumption average was 16.5 km/lit. Braking distances were 14.25m and 42.06m for 60-0 and 100-0, respectively. The standing 1/4 mile was achieved in 12.8 seconds with a speed of 162.1 km/h, and top speed was 192.0 km/h or 119.3 mph. The Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Ténéré was tested by the Motosprint Adventure Group.

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Technical specifications:

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

Year: 1991

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