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.


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

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