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Adventure Touring


         URAL TOURIST/RANGER                        The Regular models have leading link forks, higher ground clearance and 19in wheels. They
                                                    come in a wide range of colours and models are differentiated by the accessories fi tted to
         $23,770/$24,970                            them. The ‘Ranger’ is more off-road orientated; the ‘Tourist’ is aimed for adventure travel
                                                    with a passenger.
                                                     SPECIFICATIONS
                                                    Engine: Air-cooled, four stroke, OHV   Tyres: 4.00R19 (all wheels)
                                                    twin-cylinder                  Seat height: 785mm
                                                    Displacement: 749cc            Kerb weight: 332kg (dry)
                                                    Power/Torque: 41hp @ 5500rpm/56.9Nm   Fuel capacity: 19L
                                                    @ 4300rpm                      Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
                                                    Transmission: Four forward and one reverse,   unlimited km/5000km
                                                    shaft fi nal drive
                                                     VERDICT: SIDECAR ADVENTURES








          The XTZ1200 inherits the spirit of the legendary Ténéré models that drove an era of   YAMAHA SUPER TÉNÉRÉ XT1200ZE
          Yamaha dominance during the 1980s and ’90s in the Dakar Rally, widely known as
          the world’s most demanding endurance rally. The XT1200ZE Super Ténéré is packed   $21,999
          with advanced rider assistance technology for the highest levels of engine and chassis
          control. Uprated engine characteristics have been achieved by making a number of
          changes to the engine, including the use of enlarged intake and exhaust ports, as well
          as revised camshaft and piston ring designs, together with the use of a new exhaust
          system. These refi nements result in a smoother and better engine character, and also
          provide an extra 2bhp.
          SPECIFICATIONS

         Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC four-  Tyres: F: 110/80R19 R: 150/70R17
         valve, forward-inclined parallel-twin with YCCT   Seat height: 845mm
         + traction control             Kerb weight: 246kg (dry)
         Displacement: 1199cc           Fuel capacity: 23L
         Power/Torque: 82.4kW @ 7250rpm/117Nm  Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
         Transmission: Six-speed, shaft fi nal drive  unlimited km/NA

          VERDICT: ENHANCED SUPER TÉNÉRÉ










         YAMAHA XTZ660 TÉNÉRÉ                       With its ‘go-anywhere, do-anything’ reputation, it became the machine of choice for
                                                    numerous round-the-world travellers, and to this day the original Ténéré and its successors
         $13,999                                    have probably clocked up more orbits of the Earth than any other single-cylinder
                                                    motorcycle. And at the same time as being the number-one choice with adventure seekers,
                                                    the original Ténéré also became a favourite with riders looking for a tough, reliable and
                                                    stylish all-rounder that could perform well in almost any environment. The XTZ660 Ténéré is
                                                    designed to offer a new generation of adventure-seeking riders the opportunity to explore a
                                                    new world of possibilities, true to the original ‘go anywhere’ design philosophy.
                                                     SPECIFICATIONS
                                                    Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-   Seat height: 896mm
                                                    cylinder, four-valve, SOHC     Kerb weight: 190kg (dry)
                                                    Displacement: 660cc            Fuel capacity: 23L
                                                    Power/Torque: NA               Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
                                                    Transmission: Five-speed, chain fi nal drive  unlimited km/NA
                                                    Tyres: F: 90/90R21 R: 130/80R17


                                                     VERDICT: THE LEGEND CONTINUES            LAMS APPROVED

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