2022 Yamaha XSR 900 | First Ride

[@CrAYoNEaTeR01]

owned one in black since 7/5 and been loving every minute. the more i ride this bike the more i fall in love with it.

[@stubbingtonmarigold3032]

They still need to sell a flat seat for casual/commuting rides.

[@shiloh1943]

watching this for the second or third time. gotta say I love that you have a third person view cam so we can catch a view of what the bike looks like on the road with a rider! most rider reviews are stuck in the first person perspective which is kinda pointless when it comes to checking out the bike! calling it out and appreciating the filming effort!

[@ChiAvacado]

I agree seeing that perspective is one of the best parts of a motorcycle video

[@5533851]

I think the XSR900 is great for more open roads where you can use the power, but if you live in tight city with tight mountain back roads, the XSR700 is such a good light weight bike with enough power and imo and even better grunty sound over the 900

[@rubo1964]

its not the same.We buy bikes for having capability to rip when we can at least for me.Doesnt mean all the time but nice having that fun factor

[@neonix01]

Owned one for two months, then sold it and bought and MT-09 SP instead. Much happier with the MT-09 SP (comfort, rideability, flickability, wheelies and fun overall, riding position, etc).

[@morri03]

Interesting. The MT range are ugly looking but good bikes. I would have thought the XSR is the better sport bike proposition

[@SayWhat1067]

Loving my 2022 XSR900. Almost perfect all-rounder, communiting is the challenge for lane filtering due to the poor turning circle and bar end mirrors. Everything else, love 😍

[@SayWhat1067]

@@DB-sd3cw that has never stopped me with anything in my life

[@dsofe4879]

@@DB-sd3cw I think it looks great, apart from the seat

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@DB-sd3cw Reveal YOUR looks first.

[@user-ob4kn3rp3j]

What?? I think this bike looks amazing.

[@piribusignitus1520]

Picked mine up at my dealer today, was waiting since January. 😅Super happy now, it definately was worth the wait. The ride back home was awesome. The QS is soo sweet.

[@mattstakeontheancients7594]

Great video Chase, love the way the bike looks. Great retro vibe and definitely in the running for my second bike. Only would add a tune and change seat, otherwise phenomenal bike and much better looking than the mt09

[@Grubinator100]

OC: YES. Video idea: XSR 900 vs MT-09 SP.

[@junimeme5626]

What a gorgeous bike! I love retro modern bikes so I wasn't very keen on her looks but in time it grew on me a lot. I think my gripe was more related to the 700. This one is just beautiful.

[@smzman2013]

Welder: tig welding Chase: *SPARKLERS* 🤣

[@briancorbeille2390]

I have an 84 nighthawk and I’m thinking about getting something in this era and this bike has caught my eye

[@hangpilot1200]

I’ve had my 2024 for about 3 weeks. I painted my heel guards and headlight bracket matte black. Much more cohesive look! I also machined out another cutout in the heel guards to give them a more balanced look. Installed a Brogue Motorcycles tail tidy. Excellent bit of kit! ASV shorty levers give more adjustment range and look great. Lastly, I painted the muffler in a black high-temp ceramic. Just had 3 hours in the saddle riding down to Pine Mountain. That’s about as far as I want to go on a naked bike, but I had a silly grin the whole time!

[@JJPelszynski]

This is the 1st ride we’ve been waiting for! Deposit is paid.. now for the wait 😎

[@kelvyngriffiths4988]

OC I’ve literally just purchased one, here in Wales UK - incredible in the flesh - picking it up next week. Thanks for the review 👌

[@Fatal_Inertia]

In this color this is one of the most beautiful naked bikes on the market today. I wish they'd do this paint job on the XSR700

[@yojimbo21]

I don’t know how Yamaha can make this for the price. Unbelievable value.

[@nk7123]

Wdym how is that surprising it’s 10000 dollars that’s nothing crazy, not cheap for a bike

[@jivan093]

800 miles on my 2022 XSR900 w/ M4 Exhaust. Love this bike so much

[@dukeviper8385]

How was the m4 is it good sound wise?

[@jivan093]

@@dukeviper8385 check my channel. I've got q couple videos

[@jivan093]

@@dukeviper8385 it sounds fantastic

[@bajo]

Chose the MT09 over the XSR only because of the more aggressive riding position for the xsr. I hope they have an even more upright one one day as I love the engine and the look!

[@JustJesseOfficial]

OC, if you feel that it's a better platform than the other than yes. Personally, I like that crossplane sound more than the triple, but that CP3 does sound pretty good too.

[@vigneshshaji1884]

Hi Chase, really love your videos! Could you also do a first-ride review of the Triumph Thruxton RS?

[@lifeasabusta]

Love mine. Bought it back in august, still loving it. Great bike. 🤙🏻🏍

[@nunika1975]

Almost bough this until I tested a 2014 BMW K1300R. The K1300R is an absolute monster and handles high speeds much better. The K1300R is a torque monster (140Nm around 8500RPM) and 180 HP (9200 RPM). The K1300R is definitely heavier but handles very well.

[@TheSpaceBorn]

The bike actually weighs in at 425 lbs but the bigger question is have you seen the XSR GP rumors yet? That bike looks even more amazing!!! I was dead set on getting the XSR 900 but think I might wait for the GP.

[@boris2997]

That's exactly what I am thinking 🤔 I wanted the XSR 900 until I saw the GP version OMG 😲 that bike looks amazing

[@markhall3434]

Today, The brand new Triumph Street Triple (2024?) would be the close second choice to consider.

[@jminch318]

Been riding mine for over a month now and it’s a blast. Got a tail today and it looks so much better

[@krisvenema]

What tail tidy did you get?

[@jminch318]

@@krisvenema I went with a tail tidy from brogue motorcycles. They are coming out with several other accessories for them as well. Up there in price but install was super simple

[@krisvenema]

@@jminch318 Ah, that is what I was considering anyway. I have one for my only-two-weeks-old MT-07, but I had not yet installed as I've been too busy riding. Will see if I can exchange. The install looks MUCH easier with the XSR (many less bits to fiddle with). Was the install as easy as they show in their video?

[@jminch318]

@@krisvenema It went pretty quick, I got one that already had new turn signals installed on it so I didn't have to bother with taking the OEM tail apart to get the turn signals out. It was pretty much take off seat, remove OEM tail, bolt new one up and make sure the turn signals are plugged in correctly

[@krisvenema]

@@jminch318 Awesome. I am planning on getting the same (with the bullet/pin turn signal lights).

[@cypher6258]

I bought this bike not too long ago, added it to the collection. It definitely looks nice stock among the rest modded and non modded superbikes

[@FromPlsNerf]

Hmmm. Now this I would definitely sell my 2016 FZ-07 for. Plus the fact that it matches my WRX with blue paint and gold wheels. Awesome.

[@delasse3178]

would be a solid upgrade for you. Plus it has quickshifting and probably another nic nack or two

[@jordanjoestar8839]

unlike the WRX this won't go through a motor every 70,000 miles! You'll never be walking again!

[@FromPlsNerf]

@@jordanjoestar8839 I actually have a 2021 WRX with 11k and a 2017 STI with 72k. Both have been great. Motors run stong. People are idiots if they blow up these cars.

[@crisadriancruzat5428]

wow 2 rides in 1 video! love the effort man!!!!

[@michaelcooper10]

Great video Chase, love that bike just have to shift faster on pulls or get rid of quick shifter. But with a flash and tune it would be a dynomite bike.

[@flatlander3kgt]

Great review as always. My local dealership has a Blue one arriving this fall, money down and it would be mine. Yes, looks are subjective. The design is a tough one for me to go bonkers over. Headers stuffed into an over-sized pipe, massive black wrap-around, headlight sticks out too far and bracket looks cheap, front end looks out of proportion to the bare rear end, same old rear hanging abomination, and a hard thin seat. Great power and lots of tech no doubt, but for me rarely used to it's potential unless autographing speeding tickets. But still, very tempting to go with that 890cc CP3 engine. I opened up 2 of your reviews in side-by-side windows to compare profiles of the XSR 900 and the CLX 700 Sport. The Blue paint and Gold forks are mesmerizing, but my CLX Sport feels great riding near it's potential and even better with a comfy seat. Apparently I prefer the front-end look of a flat nosed bulldog, lol.

[@airtylerb]

OC do it! You don’t need us to tell you to do what you want, the only approval you really need is your wife’s. Flowers, chocolate, and a nice date might help you in that department.

[@Fortis_1337]

It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission 😉

[@airtylerb]

@@Fortis_1337 That is if you can live long enough to ask for forgiveness.

[@YZFR1000]

Only loser's ask for a woman's approval

[@Tobeon2]

You guys crack me up!! 😂🤣.. lmao...

[@ofnarcr]

462 pounds? Damn that's heavy... if it was the right number. It's 425 pounds wet. That's a huge difference. I enjoy your videos but people rely on you giving correct information man come on.

[@ndthien]

You didn't talk about the suspension at 19:25. How is the suspension compared to the 2022 MT-09 SP?

[@HirakuagaKatsui]

Venom Motorsports just came out with a new bike its a redesigned x22r called the x22r max can’t wait for you to review it.

[@admireinspire]

I was already having trouble finding one and now your video is gonna make sure I never do😭

[@JackLambert180]

Absolute love my 22

[@junhokim7731]

So sad that we can't lane split in GA 😭😭

[@dsofe4879]

It's 426lbs, not 462.

[@TechT1999]

I have Upside but haven't used it yet because they do not have QT on there. That's where I gas up at 99% of the time. Great bike review! I'm kind of digging the XSR even i am a Honda fan.

[@manivannan39]

Chass I think this xsr 900 2022 model would be perfect for you and i would suggest this for changing from Mt 10 as you love retro models and this year xsr 900 is a awesome piece of machine with a comfortable riding capabilities. As you said it would a perfect machine for toruing. I am a big follower of you and keep giving us awesome content of motorcycles 👍 , hope to see other xsr models reviews as well

[@musclefan101]

Chase you really need to do a first ride on a 2022 or 2023 Kawasaki Zx6r. You won't be disappointed!

[@itsjax4004]

“Pick a Fu***** lane!” Lmaoo felt that on a molecular level!

[@BucketHatBum]

Getting the xsr for my first bike later this year, honestly so encouraging to hear all the positives, makes me even more excited to get it

[@irelax8595]

Damn mate be careful it's a serious bike with some serious power! Lovely bike tho

[@aerternaeaerumna5158]

The 900 for a first bike? Damn, that's a bit crazy but you do you fam.

[@camt2626]

Your first ride video of the first gen give off the impressions that you were not a fan of the bike. Curious if the tech and engine displacement upgrades changed your mind?

[@mizzaldin]

I'm in love with this bike; unfortunately, I cant find any here in North Georgia. I want to try it before I pull the trigger

[@dixinc.5507]

I peeled the yellow stripes off my tank and the yellow xsr badges near the seats and it looks so much better. Going to upgrade the suspension with a ohlins in the near future.

[@rayrayrun]

hey do you have pictures of it without the yellow sticker anywhere online? too lazy to photoshop it on my own

[@ghostontwowheels]

#OC You know, Chase, before you decide to switch, I think you need to let me ride the XSR for about... umm... (checks stator backorder status) two weeks, since I have some time in my riding schedule now, and then I'll let you know if you should switch! 🙂

[@chaseontwowheels]

Great idea *calls Yamaha*

[@ghostontwowheels]

Yeah, I'm sure they are dying to get a KZbinr with 55 subs! Ha!

[@JevonThe]

Chase, those are Brembo brakes. At least according to their website. Loved the review!

[@Pachi4026]

Just picked one up last weekend, I guess I picked the right one

[@leeinwis]

It's too much power for you !

[@dustinjones9696]

mountain motor sports seems to be the one of the few dealers that actually have motorcycles. Everything near me is an empty showroom or one nice bike that was sold before it arrived.

[@stubbingtonmarigold3032]

The number one thing that sticks out to me about it , is how easy it is to get on/off - it’s easier than the xsr700 .... cause I’m fat.... so torque also maters. Haven’t ridden it yet- but man it feels comfortable

[@user-backtobikes]

OC. I own the exact same bike but I don’t get any vibration through the pegs also the quick shifter does not work when you hit the rev limiter but like you, I love it, you will not regret owning one I am in the UK and I paid £10200 which is $11822

[@WorldGoods]

I love the looks of the 900 in blue

[@KeithHowells]

Needs a seat and cowl, tail tidy, exhaust and flyscreen - super tempting; wish this latest gen offered the red/white/gold wheel colorway. The blue is pretty nice looking - great bang for the buck!

[@markhall3434]

I like the seat, but needs a 12 pack rack or Sissy Bar with a shelf. No Body I know would ride on the back.. that's ridiculous.. she needs her own bike..

[@carlosvejar3938]

OC it's a great bike for an amazing price. Go for it. Literally every time I go to the dealership to get one I am an hour too late. If you have the opportunity take it

[@hyeGUY25]

wait I thought the xsr900 was 420 pounds wet?

[@abracing199]

This will be my next bike 100%

[@MRK2668YT]

I just became your fan and just want to know you that your videos are amazing! :D.

[@chaseontwowheels]

I just want you to know that I appreciate your comment.

[@MRK2668YT]

@@chaseontwowheels :D.

[@2WheelsGood.01]

God I need one badly. such a gorgeous bike, especially in that color. Yes, I even like the seat, I could go into my industrial designer perspective but I'm too lazy.

[@joshuawesterman6097]

You should look at triumphs triple cylinder bikes, they sound and feel great

[@dukeviper8385]

Had both Cp3 is better specially this generation of mt09/xsr900

[@joshuawesterman6097]

@@dukeviper8385 I would probably agree, but I haven’t had experience on the cp3 platform so I can’t say, but having a street triple, i come to like all 3 cylinder bikes

[@ulybynature__17]

I’m definitely copping this mug! I miss my MT-09 😭

[@glenb33]

OC .. let’s goooo!!! Get it my guy

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

Not my style, but will those bar-end mirrors fit the 2022 MT-10 or MT-09sp??

[@Myndi78]

The XSR gave Chase pottymouth. Im pretty sure that is a sellingpoint.

[@PelleyJ]

OC: Honestly, the XSR900 just suits you better in my personal opinion, i like the look of Chase on an XSR900. Also for future videos, i know that at this current time theirs no aftermarket seat available for the XSR900 YET! But with the current seat, could a passenger ride comfortably on the back? I love the look of this bike, and i'm still fighting whether i get the XSR900 or the MT-09 SP, one of my main concerns is the passenger seat comfort, occasionally i would like to be able to take my special someone on small cruising trips here and there (nothing crazy especially since i live in Japan) but i don't want her to be uncomfortable during the ride, would love to see your take on that, Love you Long time

[@tonydavis5053]

I’d put a quarter fairing, single seat & tail on it and enjoy it!

[@cbparker44]

Welding with sparklers... I'm going to use that one with the other welders. :)

[@dantediss1]

My Dream Bike! I am Hoping the Review is Good, if Not Great!!

[@devongreshler9080]

Want one bad. Local dealer finally got two in. 3k markup over MSRP. Maybe next year 😂

[@stevenhoman2253]

In Australia, regular costs over $2.00 per litre (4 in a gallon) We are the third cheapest in the world after the US and Canada, and those guys in Europe, they have been paying that for many years, so now who knows how silly the prices are for them?

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

Yeah I hate the front turn signals on my MT07. I've had to put them back in place at least a half dozen times and it isn't all that easy. Some one let me know what after market signal light is best.

[@williamrae9954]

Looking at one for my next project... clip-ons, bellypan, bikini fairing, SHORTER swingarm(looks like a drag bike currently), green number boards sewn into the seat like the original TZR250 3-MA, tail tidy,etc...pure 1980's then!

[@rsone9347]

This video makes me want to go touring too!

[@DaJoJomason]

I was going to buy one this winter but they just revealed a GP variant for it, so now I'm waiting to buy this new XSR GP once it's released

[@tg8150]

No they haven’t. Yamaha hasn’t released ANYTHING for ‘23.

[@cavesuki8510]

Dont do it! You’ll regret losing that CP4! My FZ07 is my daily and its great but i come back in sigh of relief to my FZ10 when it is ME time

[@wolkanthon]

Hello im a owner of 2021 mt09 owner but im 188 cm near 6'2 feet and is it suitable for me how u think? And the bike looks good under u how tall are u?

[@markhall3434]

New 2023 XSR9 here.. Wow.. Accessories: I'd considerl the tank pads, but the ones I've seen look like they fit a different bike. The Radiator guard fits fine, no issues. Put on a small smoked "Windshield" mostly to deflect some and provide a background to see the display and my phone (Sideways) under the bike display. A little bit more windscreen action might be nice. Would be nice to have another inch lower foot peg position. Is that a simple bracket, or is a linkage change required? Some sort of luggage rack or Sissy bar with a 12 pack shelf would be another accessory I'd consider. Is there something from the Tracer 9 that might work?

[@manivannan39]

chase please do a first ride of yamaha xsr 700 2022 white colour

[@NathanaelNaused]

That bike is definitely a lighter than 462 pounds. Great video regardless!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Specifications should be exact if he's going to speak about them at all. Otherwise stick to subjectivity.

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

I wouldn’t trade my 2016 xsr900 for it, but it’s not made for me. This seems to be going towards a new demographic of riders than previous xsr owners. Not a bad thing. Cruise is nice, and I’m sure it will be a hit. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@Smallbore2wheels]

OC: Heather Cameo FTW

[@JesseFlannery]

Welding with sparklers. Arc Welding

[@morri03]

So you ride a sporty bike along surface roads and the freeway when the GA mountains are just there?

[@Aaendewy8D]

OC, do it! Can you review the XSR700?

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

OC 32:45 go for it!

[@Sabahes_ASMR]

I love the XSR900, when I went shopping for my first new bike I went looking at the MT-09, then the sales guys said I should look at the XRS900 because its less of a crazy bike. Well 11 months later an I went with a Tracer 9 for wind protection and saddle bags. But all three bikes are so similar I can imagine I'd love any of them.

[@dwanemckinney]

OC: we need a Ghost review of the XSR before any purchase decisions can be made 😏

[@ghostontwowheels]

Of course, I'm happy to offer my services!

[@kentower]

What bike were you riding in the commercial? Looks huge.

[@neonix01]

WRONG: The handlebars are LOWER on the XSR900 than the MT-09 (not higher like Chase says). I've owned BOTH for 2 months at the same time! The difference in comfort is HUGE - the MT-09 is an all-day bike, the XSR900 is a 2-hour bike.

[@tg8150]

Good to know. Chase is notorious for spreading inaccurate data and then ignoring when facts are pointed out to him.

[@Maddox9171]

OC all day!

[@cartof123]

Hey Chase, long time subscriber and fan here! I was wondering, is there a chance you could maybe review the BMW S1000RR? You've never done a first ride on those and would love to hear your opinion on it.

[@jacksonhammersmith]

I want this look but with the MT-10 motor.

[@adamkreuz9068]

I've been trying to figure out if I want this or something more long distance focused, then I realized it's almost impossible to find so that answered itself

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

The Yamaha T9 is more long distance focused whilst being the same bike at the same time.

[@adamkreuz9068]

@@Daniel-dj7fh It's definitely on my list. That or a Tiger 900

[@ganuvien]

Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT is pretty sporty and touring oriented.

[@omerqawi9096]

Hey chase love your videos! Do you you'll be able to review a Benelli TNT 600i?

[@madskris]

Chase can you do the XSR 700 too? Im thinking to have that my first and only bike 😂

[@Transphoenixbiker]

The real question xsr900 or mt10sp ??

[@JC-UTube]

@14:00 in the video… isn’t Traction Control mode at the least intervention (outside of simply turning it off) vs Traction Control at Manual (with the setting at 3 for max intervention)? This is not a pedantic question… I am just trying to get this right so I stay alive out there.

[@MichaBurmann]

Would prefer the z900 rs over this one

[@bryanmiller2023]

Love the looks, just wish Yamaha would offer a matching mini headlight fairing that would provide a little wind protection at highway speeds. This would be a good option to replace my KTM Duke 390 but I would like that little bit of wind protection for my commute to work. I'm probably a better Tracer candidate than the XSR.

[@williamrae9954]

They do...over here in the UK

[@JackLambert180]

@@williamrae9954 you can order from the Yo and get it sent to the states that’s what I did

[@bryanmiller2023]

@@williamrae9954 Good to know, thanks!

[@ronedee]

Love mine! Great video!

[@sandydas7679]

Hey chase why don't you do a ride review on a suzuki boulevard c90 boss, just wanna know your review on that 😉