2018 Yamaha XSR700 - My First Impressions

Reviewing the 2018 Yamaha XSR700!
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[@1224polo]

HI Nick. Just to let you know XSR 700 is based on FZ07 not FZ09. FZ09 has a different engine and frame

[@nickvandervegt]

Thank you! Meant to say that.

[@1224polo]

@@nickvandervegt that's what i thought 😊

[@franmarch]

XSR 700 is based on the FZ07 and the XSR900 on the FZ 09

[@schottdk]

but u still show the FZ09 when u say it :D

[@andrexipita]

@@nickvandervegt thats why you have a fz 09 in the video right?

[@luckylanno]

lol, I've never heard the word "comfortability" before, but apparently it's real. Glad to see you on a bike, hopefully this will get you closer to your goal!

[@Hawthorne2]

I love my XSR700. Got it last may and I've been extremely happy. Your exhaust sounds fantastic..so looks like I'm about to spend alot of money for a new one...

[@trendingmoto]

I really like retro design.. keep it up bro. Thanks for sharing.

[@arvypetil4747]

Excellent music and editing. Keep it up!!

[@giancarlolorena2506]

great clean and concise review. just subsribed. keep it up!

[@chilledchadilss4070]

Keep this series going!!

[@leojanjgava1714]

Amazing video, amazing channel. I’m 6’4 so I’m very happy that it’s the perfect size for me

[@Simon_Eclipse]

great and quality video, I just bought a 2017 xsr so you earned a sub here 😝🤘🏻

[@maartendeproost]

Great review, Nick! Also, kudos for adding this frame at 2:32 . I'm 6′4 myself and I was wondering if it would fit me. Greetings from 🇧🇪

[@brysonvesel3334]

6'4 here. Was worried about looking like I'm on a pocket rocket. Thanks for this video the bike seems to fit you perfectly.

[@spitfire83]

6ft 4 with this on order, your review eased my mind about fitting on it

[@alexrios4064]

Nice video 📹 right to the point no frills ,congratulations 👏

[@mpsangha]

I'm 6'2" and I'm heavily leaning towards this bike as my first bike. I've heard nothing but good things from taller riders who have ridden this bike. Nice to see you're comfortable on it.

[@Hawthorne2]

I'm also 6'2". This was my second bike, after a year and a half of not riding since I was overseas. I absolutely love this motorcycle. The ONLY complaint I have is the wind at 80+ mph; however, some days I dont notice the wind at all. Just be smooth and careful with the throttle and you can't go wrong. My coworker was NOT careful with the throttle (he got an XSR after me) and flew off the bike on his first week of riding.

[@mpsangha]

@@Hawthorne2 thanks for the info. My friend got an fz-07 for his first bike last year and he's slowly easing into the bike as well. I always tell people that even if you blip the throttle you always have the clutch as a safety, always keep your hand over the clutch as a new rider in case something unexpected happens.

[@sungerbob1786]

​@@Hawthorne2 would you recommend xsr900 to a person doesnt have much experience riding? im 35 years old and 6'3". i rode my friends Mt-07 for a short period of time and didnt felt like it was hard to handle.. i mean throttle and weight-wise.

[@tvbuu]

@@Hawthorne2 damn

[@at9670]

@@sungerbob1786 dude look at xsr900 review videos, it's way too fast, it's a killer bike for newbies... Literally

[@nithinraj7351]

Nick good presentation bro...I subscribed too..Keep it up

[@meilkervo6259]

GREAT VIDEO.

[@martinvang6352]

Top filmpje, en ben zelf ook aardig aan de lange kant, door jou kan ik zien hoe het het staat en voelt. Bedankt man👍🏼

[@nickvandervegt]

Leuk om te horen! Groetjes

[@DundeMan]

This might be my dream bike

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yo! This was such an awesome review. The production quality on all your vids is TOP NOTCH! Sick bike btw! Ride safe!

[@fotispapazisis5612]

Hi Nick! I am considering of buying my first bike. Given your experience and your height (because I am a tall guy too) would the XSR 700 be a good choice?!

[@akshayraj1575]

Nice bro 😍

[@schmoodii]

Hi, great video! I think it's the mt07, not mt09 that is the same base as the xsr700. You can get the xsr as 900, too, then it's like the mt09. Keep going and ride safe

[@twistn-grips]

I have the same issues when shopping for motorcycles. Being a taller rider. However, I recently purchased the mt09 and it's pretty comfortable for me. I even did ALOT of mods to my r3 and have that one comfortable enough now where I can ride it all day and not cramp up. So if there's ever a bike you really like but feel you don't fit it very well, trust me, you can modify it to make it fit better. We'll just just NEVER be one of those riders that have to worry about not being able to put our feet down lol. That's NEVER going to be our problem. 😉

[@johnaronson5974]

I'm an old guy (64) standing 5'8"... 32" inseam...looking for a around town mount. This might be the right machine? Any windscreen/flyscreen options? Love to see more about your moto blog set up.

[@jamesherrington5606]

That was kinda cool rotating it on the stand.

[@fukcg00gle95]

You fit the bike well, actually. Im 6'4" and ride a gen 1 FZ1.

[@KharismaRider]

Eeyyyyy take me to this wheelie playground 😍😍

[@nickvandervegt]

Let's go!

[@jeffl1484]

First time on this channel (in a while...?). But wait, is this the same Nick that used to do videos/photos of those riding the Snake back in CA? Or am I just confused, face and voice looks/sounds familiar. Edit: it is. I remember because you used to say you wouldn't own a motorcycle, even had a YT clip on it. Nice to be back.

[@nickvandervegt]

Haha hey Jeff, yes same person different name :) Happy to have you back

[@Alpoholic]

Got to love the Pocket Rocket 🚀

[@adamstratford6740]

Whatup Nick 👍🏻 tbh bro this bike isn’t really my thing style wise that is. But the sound of it is cool af!! But hey keep riding and enjoy 👍🏻Adam 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@cristianvillanueva8782]

I love the look on this bike, especially for a 689cc, wow! Might reconsider getting this instead of the Honda Rebel 500. I don't want to regret purchasing a bike I might grow out of...

[@solodude23]

Man, they both look great. Did you decide?

[@glennbailey9746]

@@solodude23 im currently in the same boat !!

[@glennbailey9746]

im currently in the same boat !

[@YuriUK]

You know it’s exactly the same thing as MTO7 I’m sure you do and a lot of yours to viewers I just want to say that this is the most perfect café racer app today that I ever owned and I have four of them including a Honda a real deal café racer but this baby is the most amazing in control on the road for the first pick up and go as well as the stopping in the city at any time

[@andrewtvo]

What’s your favorite color bro? What look bike!!! Subbed

[@gastongribnicov1019]

Hey Nick, im like 5.4. Is this bike ok for me? What do u think?

[@9.5to1]

Awesome looking bike. Love the crossplane sound. Probably my favourite. I have the sv650 so I'm bias

[@frankeichhorn7979]

Don't think it is crossplane

[@9.5to1]

@@frankeichhorn7979 xsr has a 270 degree crankshaft so its crossplane. A 90 degree v twin like the suzuki has a 270degree firing interval, the same as 270 degree crankshaft parallel twin. Essentially the xsr engine is pretending to be a 90 degree v twin in a parallel twin configuration. :)

[@frankeichhorn7979]

@@9.5to1 Didn't know that. Thanks for the explanation.

[@Real_MisterSir]

@@frankeichhorn7979 The R1 has a similar crossplane setup, which is why it sounds more like a V4 even though it's an inline 4. Yamaha tradition on many of their bikes :)

[@slomorenga]

2:19 why you put the ignition there? I see you changed the grips, but wouldn't the right console still fit where it belongs?

[@johna6968]

Dude seriously, fit some mirrors

[@Invis_Space]

6’8”????????? WHAT!?!?!? Unexpected..... 0.0 now we know how you’ve been getting all those great angles 😂 thanks for the vids brother. Scottish Boy approved *DING👍🏻

[@mhtate3626]

I had the same reaction! Haha. He's hinted over the years at being a bit taller than most so I was thinking 6'4"ish but WOW!

[@vipinnishad753]

killer!!

[@ewalt5501]

Hey man, just came past your page while researching the xsr 900. I noticed you mentioned you were 6’8 and the bike was comfortable for you. I’m 6’4” and I found it slightly difficult for me to rest my foots comfortably on the foot pegs of my 08 car 1000. I wear a size 14 or 15 depending the shoe so I’m wondering about the doors positioning and changing gears. How is it?

[@nickvandervegt]

Hey thanks for the comment. Shoe size may be rough for you. I have a size 13 shoe and size 14 Dainese boot and it's tight on that bike. If I were to have owned this bike (was borrowing from a friend) I for sure would have installed rear sets. Best bet would be to suit up and test ride one to see how it feels yourself. I also highly recommended looking into a supermoto. This video I made may helo you on that too kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKbKmmiAq5xpr9U Supermotos are better for us taller riders.

[@JDeezle21]

Nick you ever play Basketball or Volleyball?

[@marcusshepert105]

i know this video is a bit older, but i had a question. im a bit shorter than you at 6'4 but im a heavier set guy at 275 pounds. you think this bike would still be a good fit for me?

[@allanlewis9830]

How was the wiring before the bars were changed?

[@SlingingLead]

I was set on a Triumph Street Triple R or a Thruxton R, or Street Scrambler. This bike has me reassessing my options.

[@hymovement]

have a look at the XSR 900 if you like the street triple

[@franmarch]

This is an awesome bike I just got mine. Highly recommended.

[@ahsanahmed9484]

Yeah thats what im talking about...with that gopro on your helmet amazing videos are sure inbound

[@dangunn6961]

Nice bike , but no center stand. Pipes under the engine. How do you lift it up to change tires?

[@toofastnobrakes]

How does the suspension handle your weight?

[@johnevans9421]

Nice video...that Josh Herrin's a nice guy...glad he's letting you make some videos on it for making his other videos. I have met Josh and really am a fan. Being a taller rider it will be interesting to see what you buy for yourself. Ride safe. Love your videos.

[@manjunathr7122]

Nice bro

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Dart flyscreens would look very good on this machine.

[@donaldnorton7773]

Can you put a link to the video with Josh you made on This bike? :) Thanks

how do you see this bike for bigginer rider? i would get the A2 limited power version, is this bike linear, smooth, easy to ride? or is more of an agressive bike like her sister the 900?

[@planetarydislocation3495]

What is the name of the song used in your intro? It isn't any of the links you shared in the description. Thanks!

[@nickvandervegt]

Chapters by Roto

[@isabellamanuel3658]

HAHAHA I clicked the video post thinking Yamaha made a Honda Grom on a 700 engine!!! It sure looks like it with a 6’8” rider!!! 🤣😂 Kudos! Good review! Thanks for posting.

[@Resnunu]

My dream bike🥺

[@adobomoto]

yes!! you should cafe racer this thing! also..I finally hit 1k subs hahaha..only 40k more and I'll be all caught up man! keep inspiring us small guys!

[@nickvandervegt]

Don't focus on the numbers my man! Just enjoy the ride.

[@adobomoto]

Nick van der Vegt it’s all about the number man..you said when josh gave you the bike that this was the reason you weren’t growing like you wanted to! Lol..i dont obsessively focus on numbers anymore, but they are definitely a factor and motivation to keep going!

[@nickvandervegt]

​@@adobomoto You're not wrong however what I'm referring to is that success will follow if you love what you do and consistently do it. I love what I do but had no way of producing consistent content. Having no motorcycle while running a motorcycle channel just slowed my goal of buying a bike with the money made from the channel, so in that aspect you're right.

[@adobomoto]

Nick van der Vegt true man..gotta love what you’re doing! Thanks for the words brother

[@toddbehnke8713]

How does this bike feel at freeway speeds and would you recommend this bike for a new rider?

[@Jay_Michael]

Once you hit around 65-70, the wind gets a little rough, but with time in the seat, I've found that I've gotten used to it. Just make sure you have a nice aerodynamic helmet and you'll be fine. As far as it being a beginner bike, I'd say it's great for both beginners and experienced riders, as well.

[@bvzinvsprod9413]

I had the mt07 for a year, on the freeway you'll be fine, enough power to overtake. I even did a 400km ride at night, not the most pleasant trip, but it's possible.

[@jetei78]

Without mirrors?

[@M530H]

Are those ce rated boots? If so which are they?

[@JdeWever]

Hoe lang ben je Nick? Ik ben 185 cm en vroeg mij af of deze motor niet te klein lijkt. Bij jou zie je wel dat het nog goed is.

[@MW3TIM]

Hij is 203 cm. Je zit wel goed dus..

[@mikeharty4536]

New to motorcycles and a little older (53). This is an extremely attractive bike but may I ask how the lack of a windscreen affects the ride quality? if I were to purchase such a bike, I would anticipate 1-2 hour pleasure rides on country backroads near my home . Thanks.

[@nickvandervegt]

Hi! The lack of a windscreen for the XSR700 is quite nice but may come down to preference. After roughly 30 minutes on the freeway of speeds 65mph+ it can get quite draining due to wind. However, the lack of a windscreen makes it much more raw and for some reason makes street riding more enjoyable. A test ride on the freeway and backroads will answer your question a bit better.

[@mikeharty4536]

@@nickvandervegt Thank you sir! Great review BTW

[@Taitea_____]

Bro which software do u use to edit these videos, do u mind if u tell me??

[@nickvandervegt]

Premiere pro my friend

[@calculator5909]

I knew you were Dutch as soon as I read your name and heard how tall you are lol

[@matthewbeach2952]

Wait so is this bike good for people that are short? I’m 5’10. What about beginners?

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

Comfortability ??

[@unajanalim8368]

Dude it is ok to adjust the fork to lower about 2 inches.im only 5 5 in height.

[@thequeen583]

It it possible to ride with 2 persons?

[@ricouno85]

Ik ben 196cm pas ik op de 900cc denk je? Thnx alvast

[@jasonr428]

I looked at this bike and almost bought it. In the end after riding both I ended up with the Vitpilen 701. Ride the Vitpilen 701 if you get the chance.

[@vmaxblack]

How's the reliability of the 701? Looks freaking awesome

[@jasonr428]

@@vmaxblack I haven't had a single problem with my Vitpilen since I bought it. It runs great and zero issues.

[@kolour7611]

His height?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I rate the slang "comfortability" about a 2 out of 10. I rate the XSR700 an 8 out of 10.

[@JAYWOOPER]

He really meant "comfortability."

[@mhtate3626]

I really like the looks of this bike but I truly do hate how it sounds. This and the other parallel twins just do nothing for me in the sound department, even with all the stuff they're doing by messing with the crank, firing order, runner length, etc. That said, I hope you really enjoy it.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

For our edification, what sound do you like? Any twins? Doesn't matter much how the cylinders point, it matters how often and when the cylinders fire.

[@bevinschofield]

🤦🏼‍♂️ MT09? Seriously!

[@ismaelchavez6020]

Haha I was gonna write the same thing but yeah it's based off the fz07.. crazy lol

[@livedeliciously]

Bike needs a tail tidy and a turn signal mod and it turns into a looker.

[@mynameisrits]

You making 6foot4honda feel short

[@peterpl2105]

XSR700 VS CB650R. Which one is better ?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

XSR. Don't forget the good ol' standby, the SV650.

[@JAYWOOPER]

This is exactly my problem comparison right now.. Id love to read some comments on this one as well.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@JAYWOOPER The SV650? There's more information on that bike online than anyone can consume in a single year.

[@sharonlobello2541]

Speckt u Netherlands?

[@nickvandervegt]

Ja kan ik wel

[@sgabriel]

"Comfort"

[@JAYWOOPER]

"comfortability"

[@niemoikein4330]

Give him a break. He’s not native.

[@IBRAHIMATHIAM124]

More jokes more smile and ure good

[@abozardhoma2568]

Keren ,salam from indonesia

[@thomastometich6767]

Interested in that things' lean angle.

[@nickvandervegt]

same here haha

[@thomastometich6767]

@@nickvandervegt did Josh tell you whether it leans better or worse than the XSR 900? I watched him ride the 900 but it looked as though it Just was not able to go very low. And I know that if someone could get it low, it would be him

[@chipishikhu4627]

Nice video captain America

[@kevinmason6130]

Taller than most riders....you might be THE tallest rider. Literally a foot taller than me

[@seamuslewin4325]

comfortability isn't a word their chief.

[@26themichael]

Comforability isn't a word there, chief.

[@JAYWOOPER]

Comfortability IS a word!

[@Gray-om1bj]

6'8 GOD DANG bike shoppings gotta be hard for you.

[@nickvandervegt]

supermoto life baby

[@Romywt]

ada om Kharisma :) 1:20

[@alphabeta3383]

What’s your height?

[@nickvandervegt]

6'8"

[@FoiMal123]

1:13 That's completely wrong my guy. Do your research better next time not to mislead anyone. Where did you even find that info ?

[@anthonybluhm4724]

Comfortability

[@yz125krm]

At 6'5 your channel is a blessing and curse! Blessing = first hand info with the only gripes I have which is height and bike comfortability. Curse = I live in jersey and with a motocross background I shouldn't own a bike :: sadely shaking head ::

[@69adidas]

Mt09?really?you probably mean mt07... Completely different levels off performance. I have a xsr900,I should know...

[@20jeccha10]

buy for your own size

[@arifs.b1515]

6 8 damn that's tall

[@mithyraanbro1742]

bro is this metal body

[@SiggyCloud]

Comfortability. If only there was an easier way of saying this....shorter, around 7 letters long, that meant more or less the same thing....What could it be...

[@JAYWOOPER]

He really meant "comfortability" instead of "comfort."

[@SiggyCloud]

@@JAYWOOPER No shit.

[@jetstream454]

@@JAYWOOPER And it's kinda silly

[@JAYWOOPER]

@@SiggyCloud comfortability (plural: comfortabilities) Noun (countable and uncountable, plural comfortabilities) (uncountable) Comfort; the condition of being comfortable. (countable) The degree to which something or someone is comfortable 2004 Edward Marx, "The idea of a colony: cross-culturalism in modern poetry" If you know your language I bet you realized already that comfort and comfortability are two different nouns with different meanings. "Comfort" is the STATE at how physically at ease you are at a given moment. "Comfortability" on the other hand, is the DEGREE to which you are comfortable. He clearly stated, "The xsr700 is all about finding the sweet spot between high performance and comfortability as a commuter." He said "FINDING" therefore he was trying to ascertain at which degree.... Reading is the key my friend!

[@JAYWOOPER]

@@jetstream454 comfortability (plural: comfortabilities) Noun (countable and uncountable, plural comfortabilities) (uncountable) Comfort; the condition of being comfortable. (countable) The degree to which something or someone is comfortable 2004 Edward Marx, "The idea of a colony: cross-culturalism in modern poetry" If you know your language I bet you realized already that comfort and comfortability are two different nouns with different meanings. "Comfort" is the STATE at how physically at ease you are at a given moment. "Comfortability" on the other hand, is the DEGREE to which you are comfortable. He clearly stated, "The xsr700 is all about finding the sweet spot between high performance and comfortability as a commuter." He said "FINDING" therefore he was trying to ascertain at which degree.... Reading is the key my friend!

[@afiqomar5671]

Did I just see somebody lift up a 700 cc bike with bare hand 😶

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Afiq Omar he was “walking” it on the stand....

[@cadeclarke1862]

Great Bike, check out a fellow xsr700 rider's new channel!

[@leonardustrianto1889]

Klay Thompson

[@iforc]

An ear tucker 🤦🏼‍♂️