| The Advantages |
Yamaha Super Tenere® |
Ducati Multistrada 1200 |
| Most Capable and Versatile ADV Sport Tourer in its Class / Most Value |
| Lowest Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) in its class and loaded with exciting technological advances, innovations and exclusives for NO extra charge |
YES—$13,900 MSRP |
NO—$14,995 MSRP |
| Well-suited for off-road adventures as well as touring, carving up the twisties and urban commuting |
YES—The Super Tenere excels on and off road and is a true big-bore ADV touring bike |
NO—The Multistrada is definitely more street-bike oriented with limited off-road capability |
| All-new powerful 1199cc parallel twin liquid-cooled engine with unique crank delivers uneven 270° firing interval which reduces the "inertial torque" providing a more linear throttle response and improved rear wheel traction. |
YES—Unique 270° crank design is exclusive to Tenere / The rider feels like he /she is connected directly to the rear wheel, an important benefit when riding on loose surfaces like gravel and dirt |
NO—1198cc liquid-cooled L-Twin with traditional firing order |
| Low maintenance, reliable final shaft drive delivers smooth hassle-free performance |
YES—Exceptional peace of mind, convenience and value |
NO—Chain and sprocket need frequent cleaning, oiling and adjusting |
| Advance braking performance via Yamaha's sophisticated Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps prevent wheels from locking up on slippery road surfaces while the advanced Unified Braking System (UBS) enables riders to control balanced braking between front and rear |
YES—Superior performance / 37mm larger rear disc than Multistrada |
NO—ABS is not a standard feature and costs significantly extra / UBS is not available on the GS |
| 19" front tire is designed to deliver excellent performance on the pavement and in off-road conditions |
YES—Superior versatility |
NO—Smaller 17" front tire is not as versatile for riding in off-road conditions |
| Comfortable, Convenient and Built Tough |
| Backbone-style high tensile steel frame uses engine as stressed member and delivers the perfect amount of strength, rigidity and flexibility. Soaks up the bumps off-road and performs beautifully on the highway, around town and on twisty mountain roads—specifically engineered to reduce rider fatigue |
YES—Excellent performance, versatility and comfort |
NO—Tubular steel frame not designed to reduce rider fatigue |
| Adjustable seat height allows lower height for shorter riders and roomier riding position for taller riders |
YES—Standard feature / Rider can adjust 1-inch from 34.25" to 33.26" |
NO—Not adjustable / Customer must order with lowered seat height/lowered suspension |
| Over 12% larger fuel tank capacity for added convenience and peace of mind |
YES—6.0-gallons |
NO—5.3-gallons |
| Over 10% longer front and rear suspension travel to soak up the bumps |
YES—7.48" front and rear |
NO—6.7" front and fear |
| Sturdy spoked wheels for more durable and versatile off-road performance carry tubeless tires |
YES—Added peace of mind on and off-road |
NO—Less durable alloy wheels not well-suited for off-road conditions |
| Intuitive footpeg design provides excellent comfort while the rider is seated and cruising, then rubber compresses when the rider stands to tackle more technical riding conditions, letting his or her boots contact the metal foot peg surface |
YES—Exceptional versatility, convenience and value |
NO—Rider has to stop and manually remove rubber for off-road riding |
| Side engine protectors guard against elements and objects especially while off-roading |
YES—Superior durability and value |
NO—Added accessory costs extra |
| Handlebar brush guards for added comfort and protection from elements in off-road conditions |
YES—Superior comfort and value |
NO—Added accessory costs extra |
| Center stand provided for complete parking convenience |
YES—Superior convenience and value |
NO—Part of an optional package that costs extra |
| Significantly more miles in the saddle between valve adjustments for more hassle-free enjoyment |
YES—Every 24,000 miles |
NO—15,000 miles |