| Engine | Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1037 cc |
| Max power | 112 hp (@7 250 RPM) | 99 hp (@8 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 86 lb ft (@6 000 RPM) | 75 lb ft (@4 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 8 100 RPM | 9 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 11.00:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.98 quart | 2.93 quart |
| Oil type | 10W30, 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CPR8EB9 | LMAR8BI-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 98.0 mm | 100.0 mm |
| Stroke | 79.5 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 5.14 lbs/hp | 5.10 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 486 hp/2500lbs | 490 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ12S, 12V, 11Ah | 12V 12Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Chain type | RK525SMOZ8, 116 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.466 | 1.838 |
| Final drive | 2.987 | 2.411 |
| 1. gear | 2.769 (50 mph) | 3.0 (52 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (67 mph) | 1.933 (81 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.571 (88 mph) | 1.5 (104 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.25 (111 mph) | 1.227 (127 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.042 (134 mph) | 1.086 (143 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.929 (150 mph) | 1.0 (156 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel tube backbone | Aluminum |
| Front susp. | 43 USD, 7.48 in travel | KYB 43mm USD, 6.30 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, link, 7.48 in travel | Monoshock, 6.30 in travel |