Yamaha XSR900 (2022) - full road test and review

Yamaha's fabled 'Faster Sons' workshop has been busy this year, completely overhauling the neo retro XSR range in line with the more contemporary MT roadsters.
Insidebikes sent Carl Stevens to Italy to try out the range topping XSR900, to find out more.
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[@dsofe4879]

Finally, the CP3 engine in a package that won't sear the eyes clean out of your skull.

[@WouterBuningh]

Great to see your review, good to see you liked the bike!

[@mavidatt0013]

The black looks great. The new headlight and headlight bracket look awesome as well.

[@m3lvn415]

Because it blends with that big ass seat.

[@sa21539]

Can't wait to grab one of these! With an updated seat it will be the perfect machine

[@scottwang16]

Great video! Could you please compare the new MT10 to the new XSR900? Which one is smoother and less aggressive and easier to ride? Thanks

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

A blue one for me please

[@gautamasakyamuni6688]

I knew these roads were familiar...it's Tuscany where I live and ride my bike 😂 XSR 900 is fantastic! 🤙👍👍 Only problem is to find one....

[@XSR_RUGGER]

Does it come stock with the bar and mirrors?

[@Bearyeahh]

Great review! Just what i was looking for. Deciding if im gonna go for MT09 or XSR900..

[@norbertovillarealiii6750]

MT-09 SP is the way to go my brother

[@hiddendragon415]

@@norbertovillarealiii6750 Personal taste really, I have a MT09 SP 22" but I think overall this looks better with pretty much the same performance.

[@norbertovillarealiii6750]

@@hiddendragon415 Nah the SP would probably handle better or atleast sharper better suspension shorter wheelbase plus mega bonus is cruise control. Personally I like the looks of the xsr better as well but the mt-09 also looks great. Plus If all I want is looks I'd probably just go for a z900rs se.

[@hiddendragon415]

@@norbertovillarealiii6750 The better suspension on the MT really only factors in on the track or if you are really carving it up. The shorter wheelbase possibly better but also more twitchy. The XSR 22' actually has cruise control and it's lower bars create a more leant forward position which is better for twisties. You can't go wrong with either bike or even the Tracer as the engine/quick shifter package is a gem.

[@terry7889]

Same. I need to see it in real life

[@wedie2soon]

The stock exhaust sounds pretty good. Word is, that it sounds much better than last years model. Is this true in your opinion?

[@thebandit1891]

What it like with a pillion? Looks like they will just slid of the raised hump on braking?

[@wedie2soon]

Does this bike have a solid top-end hit, or does it make all of its power down low and in the mid-range?

[@doublemeat8799]

I can't believe you sat there next to an XSR900 with an aftermarket exhaust and didn' t give us a taste of that sound! :-)

[@wattoman28]

It sounds more or less the same. Have to wait s little longer for a good looking and sounding exhaust I think

[@XlawSpencer]

this bike VS CB1000R，what's your suggestion?

[@FurankufurutoHayashi]

❤️YAMAHALOVE❤️

[@straightup1234]

Love this xsr in the blue 💙 great triple cp3 engine, wonder if we see it in the 900 tenre if released?

[@DonDmo]

Like it but the tiny tail light sliver seems dangerous for these Florida roads

[@JavierGomez-lh8uj]

Yo my man's, what kind of shoes are you wearing?

[@igxrruaof]

i liked almost every upgrade except for the cowling (good thing it's hollow) and the dashboard, they should have kept the round one, it looks more fitting

[@elragnara]

right now is impossible to get one :( i try so hard to get one

[@cliveswabs9365]

Nobody can afford petrol anymore can they?.?

[@wattoman28]

Which is why we ride bikes

[@tomdwyer5695]

Love it - apart from the seat looks shit 😄

[@mot317]

the seat makes the design work

[@helgejohan3604]

😂softer not, Mt 09 are softer touring bike😩Xsr 900 are stiffer and more racey forward sitting position cafe racer✊🔥🔥

[@robertprosser6856]

Standard exhaust and that seat is🤢

[@timviei]

This seat is just horrendous

[@mot317]

no it is not, it completes the balance of the machine

[@timviei]

@@mot317 the only thing that is balanced is your terrible taste.

[@Allenamenwarenschonweg]

Agreed - the seat is absolutely abysmal.

[@ronedee]

This is more of an ad than a test & review.

[@theresametts9457]

No, an add wouldn't have mentioned the uncomfortable seat.

[@ronedee]

@@theresametts9457 I'll give you that.

[@swiss889]

That is one ugly bike