2024 Yamaha XSR900 GP | Riding My Favourite Retro EVER!

[@shuhsak]

This bike is elegant in design but even more romantic in how it rides.

[@richarde26]

You hit the nail on the head: I was in the dealer yesterday lusting after the GP. I get why e.g. MTs exist, but they don't grab you by the heart - I wouldn't turn back to look at one of those after I parked up. If I had a GP I'd be walking backwards, couldn't take my eyes off it, or the crowds it's bound to attract. As great as it looks on camera, it's awesome in the flesh...

[@michaeljkasnter]

You ride that, and I will keep riding my 1976-RD-400 !! It’s absolutely glorious, and I hit 105-mph yesterday with more to go!! The 70’s were epic!!! Long live the 2-stroke!!

[@yumyumbaboon]

We can't all have one of those as there aren't too many around now! So you are really privileged - enjoy!

[@DR-lg6xr]

Yeah ... And i bet you had a fizzy and it done 60😂

[@subaruwrx3381]

I had a 500 for a year ....can't afford another one $ 30 GRAND ish.... if only I'd kept it... I bought an FZ750 the 500 was like riding a GP bike EVERYWHERE

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

YVPS / YVPS , 🐎🍀🤺👍 YVPS

[@kugangles9860]

You're right about the belly pan completing the look. The bike almost looks unfinished without it. Super good looking bike. I hope they bring them to the states. Might get me back on a sport bike again.

[@jamest5149]

At last a manufacturer making a ‘themed’ / retro bike and looker but didn’t go down the budget suspension, electronics, fit and finish. Well done Yamaha. They should do a R1 based bike ‘themed’ retro bike.

[@shauns5278]

Speed RR or Superveloce? The CB1000R Black Edition isn't too bad either but I really don't like to group it with the other retros

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

I think the rear suspension not rising rate , 👍

[@ganuvien]

Really hope we get this in the U.S....... I've been anticipating an R9 forever but i'd buy this in a heartbeat as I love the classic styling and it's a little more comfortable than a true supersport.

[@tyranid05]

I swore it would take something truly special to make me trade in my street triple, and this could be it. Unfortunately I'm in the wrong country right now

[@ganuvien]

@@tyranid05 I was close to buying a used Daytona 765 because they were $20k brand new damn near and found one near me for $10k but missed that opportunity. Idk if they'll bring one back but in cheaper form like the old Daytona 675.

[@jacklange1132]

I’m in the U. S., own 2 Monsters (S2R 1000 and 1200/85K miles total), and would buy this tomorrow to replace them.

[@PEZ1514]

They will this is gonna sell

[@granty1150gs]

@@PEZ1514 I really hope they do, it would be a mistake if they don't.

[@SteveBrigden]

Reminds me a lot of the TRX850 - which is a good thing in my opinion ❤

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

The TRX was a bike before its time. A classic now

[@MouldyPIX]

Love it, absolutely love it…but a Yellow and Black Kenny Roberts replica may be even better!

[@murraymears8127]

you said it

[@bun.touring]

That's too good! Great bike, I love it! I'm going to ride it all over!

[@shadowred1980]

I can't remember a bike that had the interest round it that this one did. Glad it's lived up to that. Great stuff. Thanks for the review.

[@LambChopRides]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@faceedgewoodworking]

Best launch video. Thanks for the enthusiasm and details. Paint close up was really appreciated.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

The half-fairing version looks like the 90's Ducati 900 CR. This needs to come to the US, ASAP!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Thanks Chopsy! Been waiting for you to test one! As a 50 year old it brings back great memories of my first road bike. One you mentioned in your introduction. A TZR-250. What a bike. Having ridden dirt bikes as a kid I remember the very first corner I took I put my foot out just out of habit to realise on l’m now on the streets. Interestingly, at 189 cms I don’t remember it being small. This is one bike I’m looking at buying this year. 😊

[@churchofbrap876]

Please thumb up this if you want Yamaha to bring this sexy thing to the US!! 👍

[@Jj12915]

I hope they do so I can buy one used 7 or 8 years from now😊

[@kugangles9860]

We never get the good bikes here 😔

[@florme6494]

51 sold so far

[@TheRtHonJimStiffOG]

I'm not even from the US but want you guys to experience this so thumbs up from me!!!

[@ArmyOfZin]

Yamaha hates us.

[@Kilo_of_Milk]

I just wish the digital screen was at least round to suit the rest of the bike

[@R-Tap]

Although I'm over 50 i wasn't mad about bikes in my young days, however, I get it, beautiful and this colour scheme. POPPING

[@robcall5182]

RD 350 all grown up. I want one. I miss my RD350 LC.

[@jonathanwright9269]

Very very nice.... beautiful machine....I agree lower fairing looks best. Nice one Chopsy...from a 61 year old 👍

[@nickjh1968]

As someone who hero worshipped Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey etc back in the day, who rode a TZR 250 ( then an RGV) I absolutely love this bike. Not sure the misses would be quite so keen though 😔😞😞.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I definitely like the appearance of the bike and technical features. The front reminds me of the character Ironman and his iconic front mask, which is a big plus.

[@Supercharged1976]

Honestly, the design looks almost like a carbon copy of the lines of my 1993 FZR 600. The tail is a bit more up and square but the side and front profile are 100% FZR 600. Love it.

[@mickl8212]

I toyed about replacing my 2003 R6 with something like this, but after years of more and more speed cameras, dash cam wankers, roads getting crowded. I fitted a ABM raised handle bar conversion. Now I have the comfort of a sports tourer but the handling of the R6. I can ride for hours now at road legal speeds and not have any sort of wrist or arse pain. Combined with the quickshifter, total cost inc bike, 4k. That's a winner for my. I'll spend the 9k I've saved on some trackdays and holidays.

[@NMart88]

im in my 30's and i love this type of look, i dont know why theres only a few newer models that i like but when i look to a bike from the 80's and 90's that what makes my heart beat fast 😅 this is on my radar, but then again i saw the new CBR 600RR and love that look. But this bike, love it, so beatiful.

[@motorcycle-man]

Goddamn I love your excitement on it. This isn't faked, staged or whatnot thats genuine excitement and I love hearing you enjoy it.

[@Phillc748]

I was born in 1984 but even I REALLY want one of these, I think they have nailed it. I own a speed triple 1200rr

[@firmfoundation7421]

Your bike is even better.

[@MrAndrew1953]

I think I'd go the Stealth Grey/Black to avoid getting pulled over by the constabulary all the time. Ducati had a lovely black and gold colour scheme back in 1979.

[@richbrett7268]

Bell do a RSD carbon black and gold ( JPS style) design i was looking for a link but not possible to insert here. that could look Pretty cool too. ( more F1 though ;-( )

[@BajkerRajder]

Thanks for this great review, i ordered one few days after the presentation at Eicma last year, never purchased a bike before a test ride, but i loved how it looks and i am very happy to watch all this positiv feedback, this review here was on of the best so far, thank you for that, cant wait to receive my GP. I was riding sport bikes for almost 15 years and 3 years ago i decided to swicht to a GS, it was not my plan to purchase a sports bike again, but ... then i saw the XSR 900 GP :) Il keep my GS and the GP will be my second bike for shorter touring days :) By the way, this is my first Yamaha ever, i was always more a Honda guy.

[@Surbatron]

Love it, this and the XSR900 Naked are on the shortlist. I think the Naked needs a rectangular headlight to pull the whole 90s, fairing off, street fighter reference looks together and this, the GP, should've had fairing mounted mirrors...Just a couple of design details, but of the two the GP is certainly the looker.

[@darek8250]

So this is basically XSR900 with some differences in dimensions and chasis (caster angle, trail, rear travel). Plus 7kg in weight due to the retro styling. Looks fantastic though.

[@frankmorris2603]

That's a work of art. Top work from Yamaha as usual. ❤️

[@garybroom8418]

Spot on review as always LC! Want one!

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Got to buy the belly pan! I think the gap between the belly pan and the cowl is correct as it matches the gap between the tank and the frame. Esthetically it also needs the upgraded exhaust.

[@JimJuno]

Those roads there.... 🤩

[@essexboydave]

Best looking bike out of Yamaha in ages

[@ragerider6283]

Great review & great bike. Such a stunning looking machine. I really hope it sells well & other manufacturers follow suit.

[@Pccart1121]

Prefer the looks of the Velocity Moto kit with the faux square headlight but this kit is also really cool.

[@MrKamechan]

I think you're right about the paint schemes. And I imagine that other retro Japanese sportsbikes will come out if the XSR takes off. Like a Ninja 900 replica or slab sided GSXR...

[@mrmallkmus]

What a nice sounding little thing…. Wow it excites me!!!!

[@karlbratby4349]

Awesome, the only bike i would start riding bikes again is that one, full-faired like my old rd350 or rd500... 53 yrs old here so just my bag. would of loved to see some rd350lc style clocks, even with a bit of digital somehwere. we just need an old retro Marlboro jacket

[@anthonypowell3186]

Been waiting for your review on this. Bit late to the party but I’m sure it’s worth the wait 😊. Best looking retro in my opinion

[@oldskoolbarbie6087]

I’ve loved the look of this since I first saw it. Got a 900 tracer and the engines awesome… would quite happily trade mine for one of these

[@michaelhart5886]

Love it. Only thing i would change is the headlight. Would of been great if they made it with the twin headlight design from a 93/94 fzr1000

[@paulred158]

Nothing that can’t be done with some fibreglass and a repaint. ( and a bit of know how)

[@James-tu7vo]

I agree with that to, also I think the seat cowl is a bit to short it's like a tz from the late 70s , one like a 0w01 or tzr 250 3xv would look good,

[@clinster78]

Does look brill with the full fairing and side exhaust 👌👍

[@tonyowen7493]

I loved the look of this bike from the minute I saw it, it's the first bike for years I've thought 'I've gotta have one' Went to the dealer in someway hoping it'd be too small for me at 6ft 3.... I'm sat on it thinking, bollox, now I've gotta buy one! All the reviews are great so I'll be on one spring 25

[@paulfowler7618]

I still own a red and white UK spec TZR250 so couldn't wait to see reviews on this when I saw it. It needs the bellypan and full system side exhaust but this makes it a 15 grand bike. Not sure about the bar end mirrors as they were always on the fairings and the early TZR and faired RDs never had the metal fairing bracket in the 80's either. Still want one to go with my TZR though 👍

[@fyorbane]

My FZR 1000 and YZF750 R from the 80's and early 90's had exactly that top fairing bracket. My only criticism is the bottom fairing looks a little odd and does not quite match the top fairing properly. I would wait and buy a better matching one from an aftermarket producer. Same with the exhaust.

[@paulfowler7618]

It's much more a 90's thing the top fairing bracket but yes the FZR1000 did have one.

[@christyrer9530]

Black / Grey for me👍

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! I love almost everything about the bike but I'm not sure about the headlight? Beautiful countryside for sure! Best!

[@kenmorrison1725]

Black and grey all day long for me

[@Sn0wiss]

Best looking bike I’ve seen in a while damn

[@tonychen9549]

i am definitely getting one nothing gonna stop me now

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

I think one of the other journalists said there was a preprogrammed phone under the seat with the route set. Drop dead gorgeous bike 👀.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah could be the case.. I did look under the seat and didn't see it. Apparently it was fixed to the actual seat 🤷‍♂️

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

@@LambChopRides That was them trying to hide it on you! Heard you was a robbing Bast**d 😆

[@nickcutler7759]

Looks and sounds bloody brilliant!! Love it 👍👍👍

[@wattie1050]

Brilliant chopsy , had me back in the mid 80s there I had the rd 500 painted myself in the Marlboro luminous orange great old days , they look great the Yamahas there 👍 a real world sports bike Yamaha have there.👍👍 great stuff chopsy .😁

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Wattie 👍

[@jonathanhill8268]

Really love your work. One crit is we're all bike riders here and I don't ride with my vision focussed three foot in front of my wheel, can you lift the camera a bit, thanks.

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Great review chopsie, I love the look of this and would love to buy one if my arthritis allows 😃👍🤞

[@Love4boost]

The sound is driving me crazy. My MT-09 is sitting at the shop for a recall and the weather is gorgeous today

[@alanashley1]

I love that Yamaha sing I own a FZ6 and io just sings to me

[@GC-xy2ec]

Nice one chopsy! No one does reviews like you do!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks 😁👍

[@debenhamdave4314]

Love the looks and as a triple fan imagine its great to ride. Cheers Choppsy

[@dannyperfect9270]

Is the riding position more extreme than the Aprilia RS660?

[@LambChopRides]

Hmm, been years since I've ridden an RS660.. from memory it's very similar. Perhaps slightly more sporty

[@renevanderkraats224]

Would've thought I'd prefer the fully faired version, but for some reason the half fairing just completes it. I would surely add the race exhaust option though :-) Yamaha was never on my radar when it came to bikes, never cared for them much, but this one is just special, I really like it.

[@russellinvest]

Yamaha, Please Bring this bike to US!!!! I’ll buy one in a second. I also own 2023 XSR 900 and love the bike

[@Jj12915]

Sweet baby Jesus that bike looks good!

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

I had a new YVPS back n the day ,,,, one thing i noticed was the back wheel was planted under braking/acceleration, due to the rising rate linkage ,,,, leaving all twin shockers feeling like shopping trolleys,,,,, now this bike hasn't a rear rising rate system,,,, would that be an improvement??? It's a long time since i last rode, but no reviews mentioned such an important information,,,, is the rear tyre planted solid???? 🥂🤺👍

[@fyorbane]

Great video chops. Should have done it also in the lovely Sonauto/gauloises [Christian Sarron] blue. Maybe next year. Out of interest would you take this over the Velocity Moto XSR900 with the RD500 body kit in the colour of your choice?

[@rogerkay8603]

Great review Chopsy, I am lucky enough to own a Gen1 Velocity Moto XSR900LC, I' d never sell it but...................

[@swieri2003]

This is definitely my next bike after the current one is payed off

[@shauns5278]

I want those raised clip-ons for the Speed RR. It's REALLY dumb ABM the only company making some for the RR used different dimensions so you can't have the heated grips.... Not sure how well this will sell but praying we get the R9 next year. This GP looks absolutely lovely!

[@DaveVaughan2004]

Beautiful looking machine and a lovely sound. Great vid. Atb, Dave

[@HippoDrones]

Fantastic to hear your thoughts on the bike John. I am quite smitten by the bikey

[@LambChopRides]

You and me both Pete! 😁👍

[@AdamForeman]

If you want to look and feel like Wayne Rainey, this is the bike. You HAVE to buy it with the belly pan fairing and extra exhaust. I really want one

[@Unmethicated]

I would of gotten one if I wasn't about to start on a dream NC35 build. Full rebuild with matching ti system just like my dream mc22 build.

[@TK51948]

Looks wise it reminds me of Robocop. Great review chopsy.

[@Kilo_of_Milk]

Hey Chops, if I had choose between a ZH2 or this GP, what would you choose? Do I scratch my litre bike itch or get the dream all rounder cafe racer

[@Trevorpartington-yc6ri]

Best looking bike in 20 years

[@tahirsharif9461]

Looks amazing Chopsy. Definitely the Marlboro colours for me and 100% needs the belly pan.

[@williamrae9954]

As someone of the original era,got to be the half fairing...had the choice with Ducati SS back in the early '90's,half fairing was way better looking...and easier to keep nice,no hidden crud eating away at the engine paint! Had the original TZR250 back in the late '80's too,my tuned ministock was faster...loved eating pistons though!

[@ArtstradaMagazine]

such a gorgeous bike

[@Motorep146]

We need this stateside ASAP!!!

[@loztagain8278]

On film I prefer the black to the red and white tbh, irl, will have to see!

[@sbmphoenix]

Different heritage colours each year would be cool..... love to see a yzf pinkie one!

[@splodge57]

I wonder if the Marlboro orange will fade after two weeks in the sun like it did on my FZ 750. Worth waiting for the blue Gauloise paint job.

[@LambChopRides]

No not with modern paints it will be fine. They did some sort of 5 layer paint finish to prevent that

[@twowheelsoneleg5672]

I'm glad Yamaha make this but personally I prefer the Velocity. Same as the XSRs I'd prefer their retro models focused on one or two 80s model rather than random styling bits from the whole era

[@Biggus_Dickus_Incontinenta_Btx]

My thoughts as well.

[@bebop2599]

Any vibes or steering dampener fitted?

[@davelawrence594]

Stunning full stop!!!👌🏻👍🏻😃

[@_audacerider3838]

Triumph missed the trick with the Speed Triple RR. I reckon the Speed RR would be flying out of showrooms if Triumph would have done a homage to the twin lamp Daytona 1200 with the Speed RR. With an optional bellypan.

[@luigitarabbia3697]

...and a better road-oriented handlebars ergonomy...damn, I've test-ridden it on twisty italian roads and it's CRAMPED...the speed RR, I mean ;-)

[@n22pdf]

Man being looking forward to this review Chops.. love these :) reminds me of an RD350 love it.. you gotta get one :) Pete

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah very tempted!

[@garyk8285]

Can you tour on it? or do you get wrist fatigue after an hour with those clip-on style handlebars?

[@LambChopRides]

Yes you could, but there is some wrist discomfort. It's still a sporty ride

[@racesportfan]

If I'm honest, I like the Velocity moto better in terms of styling than the Yamaha

[@mick3439]

Hi chops why are exhaust on different sides on the same bikes, cheers mick.

[@GoProXadventures]

Can one of these be imported from the EU to the US?

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

One of the other reviewers said Yamaha set the bikes up with a phone mounted on them for sat nav to work.

[@shadowred1980]

Yes, the phone was under the rear seat.

[@LambChopRides]

I actually opened the seat and didn't see the phone... so not sure

[@jamesmccombe1895]

It was strapped the seat base itself, with the tool kit Chopsy :)

[@LambChopRides]

@@jamesmccombe1895 ah OK gotcha 👍

[@scottmcpeek4132]

Couldn't click on this vid fast enough! Fingers and toes crossed the GP comes Stateside someday!

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah hope so! 👍

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

What a fantastic looking bike, love it Chops.👍👍👍👍👍

[@3rror_unknown_user]

She’s a good looking girl ❤, as always Chops keep up the good content.

[@RobertKehl]

I like it In that color scheme a lot, not so much in the black. Nice video Chopsy.

[@yahoodlums]

It should come with the lower fairing as standard

[@mikeedwards1682]

This will be nice in the new R9 fairing without an extremely sporty stance

[@andrewwallis328]

Stunning looking machine

[@magaudion]

Great review. Looking forward to picking mine up

[@lorentzinvariant7348]

Yamaha. Please bring this to the U.S.🙏🏼