Yamaha Super Ténéré Teaser

[UFO]

Thanks to mr moto for the heads up.   Yamaha is sloooowly trickling out information on their new dual purpose bike.  Coming to the U.S.?  Uknown, but the multi-purpose bike market is certainly getting very interesting.

Link to the European site at the bottom of the marketing text...



Introducing the new Yamaha Super Ténéré.

In the shifting sands of the Ténéré Desert, nothing is as it seems.

Today’s tracks become tomorrow’s horizons.

Landscapes become memories overnight.

And the unstoppable can be stopped.

Because here, in the shifting sands of the Ténéré Desert, the all-new Yamaha Super Ténéré is ready for adventure.

But first, sift back through the sands of time to 1979, when Yamaha began its quest to create the perfect machine for one of the toughest races on earth - the Paris-Dakar rally.

By 1989, the Super Ténéré XTZ750 had been born. Named after the ethereal desert that forms the most gruelling section of the rally, it set the standard for our Téneré range.

As you can imagine, to win a rally or race like this, a bike needs to be beyond tough. Not least because, when you’re riding solo across the desert at 150km/h somewhere between Dirkou and Agadez, a mechanical failure could be disastrous in more ways than one. Out here, you’re either tough or finished.

Or both.

By building the toughest and fastest bikes, we’ve finished first more than any other bike manufacturer in Paris-Dakar history. And that Dakar-winning toughness is something we build into all our Ténéré road bikes. You’ll be pleased to know that the latest Super Ténéré - with its rigorously-tested and incredibly reliable new engine - goes another step beyond.

If you’re looking for an intelligent adventure travel bike to conquer absolutely everything the world throws at you, look no further than the new Super Ténéré. We’ve fitted a big displacement parallel twin engine with shaft drive, utilising 270˚ crankshaft technology to offer unsurpassed levels of power, torque and traction - perfect for any extreme situation you face on your adventure.

We’ve made the new Super Ténéré highly advanced to give optimal mechanical performance as well as superb levels of rider feel and control. That’s why you’ll find our Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle system (YCC-T) on the new Super Ténéré, with traction control to inspire confidence on every surface. Then there’s hi-tech ABS, as well as our Unified Brake System (UBS), which links front and rear brakes for rider comfort, and comes blessed with enough intelligence to adapt to every situation - on and off-road. After all, when you’re deep in unknown territory and you can't see far ahead, sometimes you need to stop in a heartbeat. Then, when you’ve caught your breath, you need to get moving again, whatever the surface.

In early 2010 it’s time to go far beyond the desert to continue our adventure elsewhere. Then we’ll take you to other inspirational places to bring you more insights on the new Super Ténéré and on how we’ve engineered it to conquer the most challenging terrains on earth.

So as you can see, there’s no need to take the long way round; the new Super Ténéré will take you on any adventure, long or short. And if the challenge is tough, it’ll take you well beyond anything else.

The new Yamaha Super Ténéré. Go beyond.


Head over the the European site and sign up for updated if you're interested.  Click here.

[JamesG]

Yea... another cool bike we won't get.

Fuckin' Yamaha...

[Nodaclu]

Here's a video that takes the little that has been seen and shown so far, then the creator takes that and imagines about 30 different editions and what each one might look like.

Nothing real or official or anything, but kind of cool nonetheless.  

[KodiakRS]

This bike is a lot like the FZ8.  I want one, it will probably never make it to the states, and the only thing we've seen good pictures of is the headlight.  

[bogthing]

Thanks for the video...more bloody fantazing...

[kevrider]

and the only thing we've seen good pictures of is the headlight.  

this is reminiscent of Infiniti's ad campaign when they were first introduced.  lots of imagery and words, little information and no pictures.  it failed miserably.  when the cars finally arrived, they were miles behind Lexus in sales and only started making an impact in the market recently.  maybe their initial products were not up to par, i don' t know about that.  but i know Lexus appreciated the effort.  at least Yamaha has a reputation working for them with the Super 10, i hope they fare better.  i think they will, but sheesh....

[kevrider]

Nothing real or official or anything, but kind of cool nonetheless.  

zebra: nice.  and that lucky strike is hot.

i like that music, does anyone know who it is?

[Andrew]

Yea... another cool bike we won't get.

Fuckin' Yamaha...

That my sentiment as well,

    Sort of like going to a titty bar. Look but you can't touch  

[David Morrow]

They should call the Travel Edition the "Daktari Edition" ( for those of you old enough to remember Daktari).

Do you think we'll pay extra for the Faux Dirt ?

Still, I'll be watching as it might just find a place in my garage one day.

[Schneegz]

Looking at the list of technological wizardry, I'm pretty sure it'll be out of my price range.  Still, I applaud Yamaha for taking on BMW and Ducati.  Maybe the other Japanese manufacturers will follow suit and we'll eventually get something I can afford!  

[mr moto]

Another update ...no news is...no news  
http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/super-tenere/

[R Doug]

*snirk*  UFO changed screen name to OFU.    

[Aero]

Looking at the list of technological wizardry, I'm pretty sure it'll be out of my price range.  Still, I applaud Yamaha for taking on BMW and Ducati.  Maybe the other Japanese manufacturers will follow suit and we'll eventually get something I can afford!  

If the news here in the UK is anything to go by, the Super Tenere will be about the same price as a BMW R1200GS, or even higher. The Yen is too strong these days and it is hard for the Japanese manufacturers to make a profit at anywhere near reasonable prices. Unless they start making them in China or somewhere similar maybe??

[nanbil]

If the news here in the UK is anything to go by, the Super Tenere will be about the same price as a BMW R1200GS, or even higher. The Yen is too strong these days and it is hard for the Japanese manufacturers to make a profit at anywhere near reasonable prices. Unless they start making them in China or somewhere similar maybe??

Let's see... do I want a Yamaha or a BMW?  Same money I think the Yamaha loses.  

[kevrider]

Let's see... do I want a Yamaha or a BMW?  Same money I think the Yamaha loses.  

for me, same money, bmw loses.

actually, i think they'd both lose.  i don't think i'd pay more than (used) 800GS money for any of them.  

[nanbil]

for me, same money, bmw loses.

actually, i think they'd both lose.  i don't think i'd pay more than (used) 800GS money for any of them.  

I understand this; my point is that the Japanese auto/motorcycle industry was built around the philosophy of providing a big bang for the buck for the masses—your Versys is a great example of this so was the original Accord.  The european auto/motorcycle industry was built around the philosophy of individuality and uniqueness.  Now a nicely equipped Honda/Yamaha costs almost as much as a BMW/Ducati/Moto Guzzi but without the name-brand aura of exclusivity.  In this arena I think that the Japanese lose.  

[R Doug]

I understand this; my point is that the Japanese auto/motorcycle industry was built around the philosophy of providing a big bang for the buck for the masses—your Versys is a great example of this so was the original Accord.  The european auto/motorcycle industry was built around the philosophy of individuality and uniqueness.  Now a nicely equipped Honda/Yamaha costs almost as much as a BMW/Ducati/Moto Guzzi but without the name-brand aura of exclusivity.  In this arena I think that the Japanese lose.  

I agree.  The thing I've become to like about some of the European brands is all the nice touches they put on the small details.  The Honda VFR was the only Japanese bike that I've owned which has come close.  

If the Tenere is constructed with the same details and quality of the bits that make up the BMW GS, I would be willing to pay the same price.  And, in fact, I may be willing to pay a little more for the reliability and dealer support.  

[kevrider]

my point is that the Japanese auto/motorcycle industry was built around the philosophy of providing a big bang for the buck for the masses 

roger that, agreed.  

for me, the reliability of Japanese bikes in general (Honda and Yamaha in particular) is worth a lot to me, maybe more than cachet.  i think i would be able to stomach a semi-Euro price on a Japanese bike if it were a very competitive machine.  it can't fall short in any significant way.

you're right though, its odd to see the Japanese brands priced like Euros (VFR1200).  they don't seem to understand the concept of price-matching.  it seems Triumph is the best at providing the combination of cachet and value.

anyway, i think we're getting ahead of ourselves with the Super 10....  

[mr moto]

Another update...rumours over here in euroland say that yamaha may end all this suspense at the end of february   A long range tank ,adjustable seat , and ABS as standard ! .
http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/super-tenere/