Yamaha XSR900 GP ridden & rated | MCN Review

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Carl Stevens has been out riding the 2024 Yamaha XSR900GP at its launch at Estoril. Watch his full review now, and read more at www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-r...
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[@thecornishbiker9323]

Now we just need suzuki to do a gsxr750 dressed in rgv 500 bodywork and a cbr600rr dressed in rothmans nsr500 bodywork. Pleaseeeee

[@richiem458]

Spot on! That would be amazing. 👍🏻

[@thecornishbiker9323]

@@richiem458 they would sell so many. Retro racers would be the new adventure bikes

[@Poorlybobsdad]

There’s a good idea 👍🏻

[@RoeyHaviv]

If Honda makes a retro RC30 inspired v4 I’ll sell whatever I have to to have one.

[@WeItenspinner]

@@RoeyHaviv I'd do the same thing. I love love love Japanese 90° V4.

[@courtneymcgowan9561]

Yamaha please please bring this to the US!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks for the shoutout matey 😁👍 Yes I found it pretty comfortable 'for a sports bike'

[@LP-li9jp]

Must be the bigger ballast 😊

[@vfrvideos365]

LCR did you ride the other one , with the belly pan and side exhaust, presume it had a tune?

[@gkbkansas]

Yamaha USA please give us this bike in the States !

[@churchofbrap876]

​@@saintvenant666we'll get it for 2025

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

Are you kidding me?? We didn’t get it?? That sucks.

[@dashford06]

This is a bike that I would buy if it came to the US.

[@samyb2834]

A real shame truly

[@Joe-cx4mv]

Especially because it is in Kevin Schwantz lucky strike colours.?

[@vintagedesmo2658]

Bring this to the USA and I WILL buy one!

[@billcoley4426]

Same. Simply gorgeous.

[@boris2997]

I don't understand why they won't sell this in the US I want one with full fairings 😢

[@Kp.Tusman]

Please bring this to the US

[@metalheartmachine]

This is such a nice change from the transformers/bug look of the last decade. Enough all edges and pointy things.😊

[@davidvitan3590]

Couldn't agree more. Transformer styling needs to disappear lol

[@metalheartmachine]

The real thing about that ‘edgy’ style is how dated it looks so quickly, how all brittle and discolored all that black plastic gets. My 20 year old VFR still looks fresh and good. Really don’t think the pointy stuff will hold the same visual value. Classic design is classic for a reason.

[@zuhair6661]

Yamaha has saved the cafe racer genre and made it interesting.

[@jbenoiton]

No, Kawasaki did with the z900rs Cafe years ago

[@lifeatredline1783]

Yamaha, this is needed in the USA. Take my money!

[@timaurus]

I can't remember the last time I fell in love with a new bike. This is something special.

[@lightspeed29]

The production quality of this video is top quality.

[@rstrakovsky]

Such a cool concept. Sportbike for the street, a little retro styling, but pure modern componentry and sweet motor. What's not to like? Criminal that Yamaha won't bring it here.

[@kmg8302]

A greeting from South Korea. And excellent review, Carl. Looking forward to seeing your long term review as well. Cheers

[@Arabeon]

Thanks for the video. I only hope Yamaha change their mind and bring it to the US

[@IAmDevineToo]

Great presentation, never thought I'd want another sportsbike but this one looks perfect!👌

[@AJTalks]

I wish someone would have asked why it is not available in the USA.

[@pauly1k]

@@saintvenant666wrong

[@aixpert291]

Because our politicians hate us.

[@paulvanhout9695]

@@aixpert291- Well at least Yamaha. No Tenere World Raid either😕

[@SherKhan-b1kes]

Stunning photography and filming 🤩 I‘d leave the exhaust (cos of the sound) and just add a Belly-Pan. Thanks Carl for such a great review, Greets from Düsseldorf 😉

[@rogerkay8603]

Still loving my Velocity Moto 900LC, based on the Gen 1 XSR900, always said I'd never sell it. Love this almost as much! That CP3 is superb.

[@shvy100]

cp3 is just a branding for conventional i3 engine (just stating it since people think it's different from a regular i3 engine)

[@nonyabusiness4151]

How does it compare to a V4? V4 is magical.

[@dgreer8453]

Love the black and grey version. Reminds me so much of my old black and grey FZR 400 in the same color. Though at 66 years old not sure how my body will cope with the seating position..guess I'll just have to pop another ibuprofen.

[@SportRider3000]

Congrats... you are the first reviewer to take off the solo seat. Everyone forgot to mention the seat and passenger pegs.

[@MadChalet]

Kudos, too, for mentioning the lighting, something that is often overlooked (granted, this bike is not a tourer, but still, lighting is relevant).

[@AC-ny6bn]

Decent video, like the edits & engine sound inserts

[@noblaw7595]

What an intro/outro ! Great job by the editor

[@Andrei_K1G1K]

The more I look at it the more I miss my old TL1000S... That sharp line of the front fairing just kills it for me...

[@JamchesterBoozle]

Absolutely love what Yamaha have done here! Taken a risk and designed a bike that’s very interesting. Far too many bikes have conservative styling but this is just awesome! I love it 😍

[@garktnieus]

Excellent review!

[@boredmalcontent]

Looks fabulous!

[@veritasvincit2745]

Gauloises blue and yellow. 1987 Sonauto Christian Sarron livery would suit it too.

[@villiamo3861]

Superb first review.

[@Slingshotgixxer]

Finally a retro that looks the part!!

[@kwakithailand]

Z900RS left the chat 😂

[@Slingshotgixxer]

@@kwakithailand always bugged me it didnt have twin rear shocks lol

[@kwakithailand]

@@Slingshotgixxer I was buggeg by my shaking rear wheels of my ancient Kwakis 😁

[@richbrett7268]

really good nice balance review- nice work

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

If you decided to purchase the xsr900 gp what changes if possible would you make to attain better comfort for your stature? I used to ride an R6 but I felt it uncomfortable because of all my back injuries and seat height for my legs.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

There is a Company in the UK that makes a Body fender and seat Kit to make the Yamaha XS-900 look like a Yamaha RZ / LC-350 ..

[@markpearce5793]

Definitely one for the heavier and bigger riders. Lamb Chop found the suspension comfortable and compliant. He weighs 20 stone (127kg). I’m 57kg less so I bet the suspension is going to be unforgiving on British roads and that will be a deal breaker for me. I ride a 97 Thunderace, that’s quite similar to this, but the suspension is the best I’ve had for road use. It also has its mirrors mounted on the fairing and they give a clear view without vibration and look reasonable too without adding to the bikes width. The GP is a good bike but has possibly missed the mark slightly.

[@arnabchatterjee1511]

The word "Beautiful" has a new definition.

[@MadChalet]

Thanks for mentioning the lighting - it's something that every review should address, even if the bike is largely intended for sporty day rides like this one. As an owner of a 2003 Triumph Sprint RS (which has terrible OEM lights, BTW), I too appreciate a half-faired bike. 🤘

[@howardmckenna]

As someone who has a soft spot for the old TRX850, I could really go for one of these. I can see a visual symmetry there. And a spiritual lineage too.

[@OlafThorbjorn]

Niiiice review 🙌🏻

[@sandman1347]

I haven't owned a motorcycle in 10 years and I'm buying this freaking thing! It's definitely not part of the game plan but it's happening! Of course they will have to bring it to the US first...

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

Really enjoyed that, the bike looks fantastic - sounds decent too considering that standard exhaust! Better get saving up for a couple of years :D

[@Bajker4ever]

Awesome lookin' bike

[@tonyw3250]

Looks great

[@mikelyon5595]

Dig the bike's look!

[@PIIXZ]

This's the ONLY Sport bike i'll purchase in my entire life.Pure Gorgeous.

[@leanit5756]

Beautiful bike.

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

What is the one with full fairing?

[@langhamp8912]

Every time you hear, "really" you have to take a shot.

[@jeanmilaalvarez]

Merci pour votre vidéo superbe

[@mosca3289]

Good reviewer

[@peemot007]

I own a 23 XSR900 and now I want the GP. My wife asked if I would trade mine up for it. I looked at her like she was crazy, and said "Nope, I'll just own two of them." I hope this comes to the States!

[@antoniomargallo5317]

Completely normal behavior.

[@brendancontarino3941]

Tossing up weather to get this, to add to my stable alongside the rs660 or get the yamaha r9 when it comes out.

[@presstodelete1165]

That would look perfect in between my 20+ year old stuff, first new bike I could get excited about for well over a decade.

[@stevec6427]

If i could have a second bike alog with my Tracer 9GT, I would definitely buy one of these. The engine is brilliant and it looks awesome

[@firestorm755]

Sometimes you have to suffer for your art. It sounds fantastic and in those GP colours it looks the part👍

[@JoseJCanto]

This bike should be reviewed by Neevesy

[@nickcalnephone]

This lad is doing good and is learning his craft.

[@motoboomer2616]

Yes but its also good to have a younger perspective. Neevesy will obviously love it.

[@paulred158]

Maybe he'll be the new Neevsy down the line,

[@guyhayes5288]

Why do y’all feel the need to jump to defend this reviewer? Nobody said anything about him…

[@RikkyTang]

Yeah as a 5'7" guy I am worried that the reach to the bars might be a bit much for folks with shorter limbs. Perhaps the standard XSR with the Racer kit will be more my style 😊

[@user-nl9rp2hi2g]

Lovely Marlboro esq paint job/ shape 80”s-90”s

[@cornishreptiles]

I like the look of it. It's a shame they missed a trick, but I guess they still wanted a modern flare with the headlight. Twin led lights would have made it absolutely beautiful.

[@nonyabusiness4151]

Best new bike on the market.

[@yumyumbaboon]

Well done Yamaha - you just might have sold me my first brand new bike since the FZR600 in 89!

[@ArtstradaMagazine]

this bike is gorgeous

[@langhamp8912]

I'd be curious as to which would lap faster...a YZR500 GP bike or this bike.

[@paulhope3401]

That would be interesting.. could be wrong but I'd expect the far lighter YZR to have an advantage if the circuit had a lot of turns. Looks like the 88bhp? YZR500 road bike is a lot lighter at 130kg vs 117bhp/193kg which is 0.68 bhp per kilo vs 0.60 bhp per kg of the XSR GP. The YZR only has around 50 ft/lb of torque vs 68.6ft/lb of the XSR900 though. Not sure if these figures found on the net are correct though. 130kg sounds maybe a bit optimistic for the YZR?

[@langhamp8912]

@@paulhope3401 The great Miguel DuHamel that even the primitive early traction control devices gave such an advantage over non-TC bikes that he went from front-runner to a sometimes top 10 finisher. Modern bikes with IMU TC are even better as they won't allow much tire slide and thus even softer tires can be used with the confidence they won't be torn up. 130 kg sounds about right for the early 1993 YZR, but the ROC-chassis Yamahas (which Rainey rode midpoint onward) all weighed between 330 to 360 pounds. The bigger heavier bikes with more durable wheels were just much better race bikes. Mind you, these bikes needed 8 gallons gas tanks and there would be not a drop of fuel left on some of those races. 8 gallons of leaded fuel weighs 50 pounds.

[@gusseisern1151]

Nice ridden

[@bananadane]

Drool! It looks like you shot some of this on highway 1 in California. How is this? Not a bike available in the US?

[@Desmodude]

Estoril is Portugal

[@HippoDrones]

Looking forward to the long term test

[@ogofog9120]

Maybe because I’m in my 50’s but WTF is the deal with cruise control on motorbikes. I hardly use it in my diesel golf, I don’t want it on my bike 😊

[@jimperry4420]

Every new bike review the crybabies start saying they won’t buy it because it doesn’t have cruise.

[@MeAlexSenna]

Ready to get one, in the US that is!

[@RevechoRides]

Maaan this bike is a beauty 🔥

[@kleinbottled79]

What a cool looking thing.

[@donaldwayne4219]

That will fit nicely in the space that once was ZX7R Kawasaki for so many years. Just what I see 😁

[@trackdaybob]

Think I'll be having one 🙂

[@Nev_moto]

Was going to comment to tell Yamaha to bring to the USA, seems I'm not the only one!

[@chriswest2290]

It needs the lower fairing as stock. It just looks incomplete without it.

[@EfferusZangetsu]

Then they couldn't charge you extra for it.

[@chriswest2290]

@EfferusZangetsu of course they can. Include it in the bike cost

[@EfferusZangetsu]

Then it would be too expensive for what it is.

[@chriswest2290]

@EfferusZangetsu too expensive. For who?

[@EfferusZangetsu]

@@chriswest2290 Have you tried to configure one with the extra bodywork? Stock is already pretty expensive at almost 14k CHF here in Switzerland, and if you want that extra plastic you need to fork over almost 4k on top. For 18k I would rather buy a Ducati or MV Agusta, and not a dolled up MT09 which I can get for 11k.

[@johnschmidt1675]

This would be on my shortlist if it was available in my market.

[@caseymartin6668]

Can we have it here in the US please!

[@TrevorDodd-ev1sx]

Damn this looks good

[@danieloconnell4225]

This is a retro sport bike done proper; always thought the Triumph Thruxton too odd with its modern suspension on a very vintage-style bike, and throwing clip ons and a half-fairing on the Speed Triple (I own a '23 RS) looked odd and was priced ridiculously. This is a 'proper' retro sport bike - all the right style nods, usable performance, and a competitive price. Triumph should take notes.

[@JamchesterBoozle]

If the bars weren’t so low on the Speed Triple it would have been an awesome bike.

[@phoenixvette]

I wanted this if they made a black one and now I see they do. See you at the dealer XSR!

[@migui35]

Uau!!! Saudações 🇧🇷

[@stuleyland9490]

Surely they could have found a more visually pleasing way of attaching a number plate?

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Why can’t we get this in the States????

[@Sierra-bw4gm]

I wish people would stop saying how good these are. I'll never be able to afford a secondhand one at this rate lol

[@mickromer6199]

If the left the engine casings brushed aluminium instead of painting black the would look so sweet 👌

[@antoniomargallo5317]

I saw one at a petrol station couple weeks ago. Must say, one of the few bikes that I find looking worse in person than in pictures or video. Usually it's the other way around, and that was the most memorable thing about it. And for that price ... forget it. Here in Europe, the Yamaha is 13.850€ and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is 13.395€, Ducati Monster Plus 12.950€, Aprilia RS 660 Extrema 13.899€ ... I mean, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 is 13.499€, hahahah, I'd still have 400€ for an aftermarket exhaust, so that beautiful K5 engine sings. I own a Chinese 125 scrambler, I know nothing and my opinion doesn't really matter.

[@elithegreat6463]

It didn’t actually look bad with the Hump taken off 😎

[@Ian-ny6ux]

Reminds me of the Topgun bike.

[@Jagknorr]

Love the underbelly exhausts on bikes that can have bags, but man, not being able to buy a slip on for a few hundred bucks SUCKS! Gotta buy full systems and that blows butt. If you’re paying 12k for the bike paying another 2k for an exhaust is agonizing 😭

[@hlpang1075]

A win for Yamaha!

[@AndyPat239]

a bit of ballast 😊

[@KoolRider]

😂

[@8Jacob2]

For a very very short moment I thought I was watching a Ryan F9s video :)

[@MrDeepseadweller]

2:10 CAD stands for Computer Aided Design, not Computer Animated Design

[@JamchesterBoozle]

F##k me you gotta be an engineer

[@adiohead]

If you're small then you can get lowering links.

[@JamchesterBoozle]

Bad idea they’re a bodge and will completely alter the balance of the bike.

[@deehaws4334]

14 Litre tank, electric bike range?

[@kabeemer]

pretty sad to see that Marlboro stickers are missing and the rear foot pegs reminds me of Salvador Dali's moustache

[@Begbiespintpot]

Needs a pipe to uncork some of that triple noise.

[@defdaz]

I just think that the rider triangle is too much for everyone in the target age category (eg 40+). We want a heritage style sports bike that's also comfortable to ride. Plus, it's so effing expensive.

[@motoboomer2616]

Dude I have 46 and I ride a s1000rr for hours in perfect comfort. If it hurt your wrists then you are not going quick enough.

[@moto_biker]

I'm in my mid 50s and I have a relatively large and eccentric collection of bikes, my '04 ZX6R is probably the one I'm most comfortable on, my Street Triple is probably the worst, it's a persoinal thing and really depends how you like to ride...

[@markscrivener979]

Looks like a great sporty bike but I really don’t see a classic YZR at all.

[@rns6889]

I wish Honda does unique and fun things like they did back then again, now it's yamaha only doing thr fun stuff..

[@903lew]

Kawasaki are still doing fun things though.

[@rns6889]

@@903lew catch me up to speed, only the h2 seem to be the fantastic one in their lineup. The z900rs is pretty, but its not very sporty from what I heard. OK yes they do make 4 cylinder 250 and 400cc bikes that's cool. But I'm not really about that, doesn't rev as high as the old 250cc 4 pots.

[@903lew]

@@rns6889 There’s the new 4-pot 400 (ZX4RR?). Revs to the moon and back. There’s also the hybrids and electrics that are quite unique and that I at least find fun. And the H2s which are, I mean superchargers are fun.

[@rns6889]

@@903lew yes that's what I said, but I don't like the extreme lack of torque, that's just me personally though, the idea of a tiny supersport sounds fun, but it's incredibly impractical, atleast 600s have the power to make you feel like a total squid 😂. I don't know, I don't find them appealing, they don't rev as wildly as those 90s 250ccs.

[@903lew]

@@rns6889 Everything was better when we were younger, at least that’s what we tell ourselves ^^. I’d still say they (and Yamaha) are carrying the torch for fun bikes that are actually achievable for most of us. Hell, I’d throw Royal Enfield in there as well (the Scram is just a fun bike).

[@jbenoiton]

Y'all need to look up my bike, 2018 Kawasaki z900rs Cafe.

[@powerbreed]

Reminds me of Ironman from the front.