Super Tenere - Model Year Changes

ksd2006

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When I am trying to look for the model year changes for Super Tenere from start year to till now, none found with consolidated changes. hence I am creating this post to bring em all. Hope this help other current & future owners as a reference.

Please feel free to add your comments. I will keep updating this post with all the findings.

GEN 1 (DP01) - 2010 - 2013
  • Colors
    • 2010 : Viper Blue, Silver Tech
    • 2011 : Impact Blue, Raven
    • 2012 : Impact Blue, Raven
    • 2013 : Matte Gray, Pearl White
  • Improvements & Fixes
    • 2010
      • TBD
    • 2011
      • US Launch
    • 2012
      • TBD
    • 2013
      • CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) improvement (1st time)
  • Recalls
    • 2012/2013
      • Fuel pump quad ring ( Thanks @EricV )
      • Headlight Harness
GEN 2 (DP041/46) - 2014 - 2016
  • Colors
    • 2014 : Matte Gray, Team Yamaha Blue
      • ES Model -> Matte Gray Tank & cowlings & Black Fender
    • 2015 : Candy Red, Matte Silver
      • ES Model -> Candy Red, Matte Silver (in Canada only)
    • 2016 : Raven, 60th Anniversary Yellow
      • ES Model -> Raven
  • Improvements & Fixes
    • 2014
      • Fixed the side stand (without need of folding footrest) and also it was changed from steel to aluminum to save some weight. They are interchangeable.
      • Hazard Flashers
      • LED turn signals
      • New speedo/instrument panel
      • CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) improvement (2nd time)
      • Clutch Basket improvement
      • Improved Intake
      • Handlebar brush guards are standard equipment
      • Drive Mode has been re-calibrated to provide more noticeable difference between the T setting and the S setting.
      • The windscreen has been redesigned to provide superior wind protection with less wind noise, and the height can be adjusted quickly and easily without tools. A tool-less adjustable windscreen mount has been tacked on to the unchanged windscreen mounts ( Thanks @EricV )
      • The handlebar position has been moved 10mm closer to the rider, and 10mm higher, enhancing comfort. new handlebar risers were added with rubber isolation bushings and these changed the position of the bars by those amounts, relative to the rider, compared to the stock position of the prior model. ( Thanks @EricV )
      • Modest increase in horsepower and torque ( Thanks @EricV )
      • Changed the pistons to lighter weight ones and use thinner rings. Saving rotational mass for hoped for efficiency and maybe an attempt to reduce the Gen I tendency to blow by excessive oil at higher rpms. (Thanks @EricV )
      • New ECU mapping (EUROPE models)
      • New ES model
        • Added infill panel - near right side passenger foot peg
        • Adjustable suspension at the push of a button
        • Cruise control
        • Heated Grips as standard. These were available on all Gen I bikes too as an accessory. The heated grips themselves did change and became standard on ES models in 2014. (still an accessory on Std models at this point.) Gen I heated grips use a separate controller. Gen II heated grips are controlled thru the bikes ECU and dash functions. The grips themselves are the same, though may have different connectors. I never had Gen I factory heated grips, but did have Gen II factory heated grips. (Thanks @EricV )
    • 2015
      • cam chain tensioner improvements (3rd time). superseded part number. Fully backwards compatible and because it is a superseded part, the older p/ns are no longer in the system. They didn't create a new part for that bike, they changed the part for ALL Super Teneres. So anyone replacing the CCT will get the newest version. It's not like you need to look for a newer bike to get the newer CCT. (Thanks @EricV )
    • 2016
      • TBD
  • Recalls
    • TBD
GEN 2.5 (DP071) - 2017 - Current
  • Colors
    • 2017 : Cobalt Blue, Desert Sandstone
      • ES Model -> Cobalt Blue
    • 2018 : Team Yamaha Blue
      • ES Model -> Team Yamaha Blue
    • 2019 : ES Model -> Ceramic Ice
  • Improvements & Fixes
    • 2017
      • went to CANBUS ?
    • 2018
      • New ECU mapping for European Versions for emission norms
      • improved rear wheel rim
    • 2019
      • Rear rim is reinforced
    • 2020
      • TBD
    • 2021
      • No Base model, ES only
  • Recalls
    • 2018
      • Wiring harness
 
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RCinNC

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I agree that this is a great list, and I'm going to copy it and put it in my service manual, but didn't the modified CCT appear on the 2014 models?
 

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I also thought the Gen 2 also had improved intakes, and possibly different rings? Different cat.

Europe has the new mapping, but I don't think the U.S. got it.

I am not sure you could call the bike Gen 3, as the only real chance, other then the BNG, is the rims, on at least the U.S. bikes.

Gen 1 bikes had the headlight harness recall, believe in 2012, but definitely by 2013. Also the wiring harness recall in 2018.
 

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good info. let me append them as well. also start the recall section. thanks for the suggestions.

Gen 1 bikes had the headlight harness recall, believe in 2012, but definitely by 2013. Also the wiring harness recall in 2018.
QQ, I am not sure what you meant by BNG?
 
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Agree this is a good reference.
When you get into the details this could get messy but if your are up to it ... here are some more comments.

Comments on: Improvements & Fixes / 2014
The infill panel is on ES models only.
These items should probably be put together: New ES model / Adjustable suspension at the push of a button

Colors
Here are some references that list specs (including colors) and has photos for each model.
Just copy one of the two lines below (not the quote marks) and paste into google search. Change the year to what you want and delete es to look at non es models.
"site:ultimatemotorcycling.com 2014 yamaha super tenere es specs"​
"site:bikez.com 2014 yamaha super tenere es specs"​
See attached file, this what I came up with for a list of colors.
 

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ksd2006

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Agree this is a good reference.
When you get into the details this could get messy but if your are up to it ... here are some more comments.

Comments on: Improvements & Fixes / 2014
The infill panel is on ES models only.
These items should probably be put together: New ES model / Adjustable suspension at the push of a button

Colors
Here are some references that list specs (including colors) and has photos for each model.
Just copy one of the two lines below (not the quote marks) and paste into google search. Change the year to what you want and delete es to look at non es models.
"site:ultimatemotorcycling.com 2014 yamaha super tenere es specs"​
"site:bikez.com 2014 yamaha super tenere es specs"​
See attached file, this what I came up with for a list of colors.
thanks for the info. added your paint colors and updated based on your comments. working on the google search to scrape more info.
 

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This thread has been made into a sticky, meaning that if people want to find it, simply go to the "Super Tenere Discussion" sub-forum (the one we are now in) and it will always be at/near the top of the list of threads.

ksd2006 - Please keep updating the list in your initial post. Pretty soon this thread will be pages long and info will be lost or hard to find otherwise. If you are overwhelmed or tied up, just let AvGeek or I know and we can make updates with our Super Duper Moderator powers. Thanks!
 

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This thread has been made into a sticky, meaning that if people want to find it, simply go to the "Super Tenere Discussion" sub-forum (the one we are now in) and it will always be at/near the top of the list of threads.

ksd2006 - Please keep updating the list in your initial post. Pretty soon this thread will be pages long and info will be lost or hard to find otherwise. If you are overwhelmed or tied up, just let AvGeek or I know and we can make updates with our Super Duper Moderator powers. Thanks!
awesome, thanks. Usually I have some time these days. Currently browsing all the interesting threads. will keep updating as and when I find any info to this main post.
 
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A couple of small corrections regarding Gen 2 2014 and ES model in first post.

- Cruise control also standard on non-ES
- Heated grips optional on non-ES
 

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Also add for the Gen 1, in addition to the headlight harness recall, they also had the wiring recall.
 
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