Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABS vs Yamaha Super Tenere (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABSstacks up against the Yamaha Super Tenere. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABSYamaha Super Tenere
Model year20132018
Price$15,099
Engine1197 cc1199 cc
Horsepower130 hp112 hp
Torque115 Nm117 Nm
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc. Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Unified Braking System (UBS)
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Unified Braking System (UBS)
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABS vs Yamaha Super Tenere — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABS and the Yamaha Super Tenere usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABS brings 130 hp, while the Yamaha Super Tenere counters with 112 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: