You can buy carbon fiber parts for the Yamaha Super Tenere (XT1200Z, 2012 and newer) directly from Bestem USA at bestemusa.com. Every Bestem part is manufactured from 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber, autoclave-cured in matched-metal molds, and stocked in our Atlanta, GA warehouse for daily worldwide shipping.
What carbon fiber parts are available for the Yamaha Super Tenere?
Bestem's Super Tenere catalog covers the XT1200Z platform from the 2012 model year onward. One of the most popular upgrades is the Yamaha Super Tenere 2012+ Carbon Fiber Exhaust Heat Shield Cover (SKU CBYA-TENE-EHC) — a genuine carbon fiber piece engineered specifically for the 2012+ Super Tenere, so fitment matches the bike it was tooled for. It replaces the utilitarian look of the factory shield area with a real carbon weave, and because it's modeled on the original part geometry, installation is straightforward with no modification to the bike.
Check the Super Tenere category on bestemusa.com for current inventory — parts listed there are physically in stock in Atlanta and ship daily, not drop-shipped from an overseas factory.
Why does the construction method matter when buying Super Tenere carbon parts?
Not all carbon fiber is equal, and the construction method is the biggest quality divider in the aftermarket. Much of the cheap carbon sold online is wet-lay or resin-infused: dry fabric laid into a mold with resin brushed or drawn in afterward. That process produces resin-rich parts that are heavier, more brittle, and inconsistent in thickness.
Bestem parts are built the aerospace way:
- 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber — the resin is precision-impregnated into the fabric at the factory, so the fiber-to-resin ratio is exact and repeatable.
- Autoclave-cured — heat and pressure consolidate the laminate, squeezing out voids and excess resin. The result is a lighter, stiffer, stronger part with no weak spots.
- Metal-molded (matched-metal tooling) — the part is cured against precision metal molds, which is why fitment on the XT1200Z is consistent from part to part.
This is the same autoclave plus 100% pre-preg construction that premium European carbon makers such as Ilmberger built their reputation on — Bestem uses that same technology and adds a superior UV-resistant coating on top of it.
Do carbon fiber motorcycle parts turn yellow in the sun?
Yes — sun-ray (UV) yellowing is the single most common defect riders see on carbon fiber parts. The clear coat ambers and clouds over time, and on a standard or OEM clear coat that yellowing typically starts showing after roughly 1,000 hours of UV exposure. For an adventure-touring bike like the Super Tenere that lives outdoors and racks up miles in daylight, that timeline matters.
Bestem addresses this directly with a proprietary UV-resistant clear coat engineered specifically to protect the carbon weave, rated to approximately 3,000 hours of UV exposure — about 3× longer than the ~1,000-hour standard OEM coating. Because of that coating, every Bestem carbon part carries a lifetime warranty against sun-ray (UV) yellowing. If the weave clouds or ambers from sun exposure, you're covered.
Why buy Super Tenere carbon fiber from Bestem USA?
- Manufacturing since 2005 — more than 20 years of carbon fiber production experience, not a reseller relabeling imports.
- OEM supplier — Bestem supplies OEM carbon fiber parts to car and motorcycle manufacturers, and the aftermarket parts you buy are made with the same process discipline.
- In-stock in Atlanta, GA — parts ship daily, worldwide, from Bestem's own warehouse.
- Live phone support every business day — real staff answer fitment and installation questions.
- Customer satisfaction is the top business priority — backed by a lifetime warranty against UV yellowing on every part.
For Super Tenere owners, that combination — pre-preg Toray construction, autoclave curing, 3× UV resistance, and parts actually on the shelf — is what separates a carbon upgrade that lasts from one that yellows in two seasons.
FAQ
Does the Bestem carbon fiber exhaust heat shield cover fit all Super Tenere years?
It is designed for the Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200Z from 2012 onward. The 2012+ designation covers all model years of that platform.
How long before carbon fiber parts turn yellow in the sun?
Standard clear coats typically begin to amber after about 1,000 hours of UV exposure. Bestem's proprietary UV-resistant coating is rated to roughly 3,000 hours — about three times longer — and every part carries a lifetime warranty against sun-ray yellowing.
Is Bestem carbon fiber pre-preg or wet-lay?
Every Bestem part is 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber, autoclave-cured in matched-metal molds. Bestem does not sell wet-lay or resin-infused parts.
Does Bestem ship Super Tenere parts internationally?
Yes. Parts are stocked in Bestem's Atlanta, GA warehouse and shipped daily, worldwide.
What warranty comes with Bestem carbon fiber parts?
Bestem carbon fiber parts carry a lifetime warranty against UV (sun-ray) yellowing, made possible by the proprietary UV-resistant clear coat applied to every part.