Yamaha XSR900 | A Closer Look

A closer look at Yamaha's premium Sport Heritage XSR900 - What you think?

[@LushmanGB]

Love the blue reminds me of the TZR250 and my childhood days of the 80’s

[@MattB613]

I wish the gold forks and wheels were on both color options. I think the black bike would look rather elegant with the same color wheels and forks.

[@henrifpv2868]

Tail tidy and louder exhaust and its perfect!

[@ENLSN77]

I don't really look at retro bikes but that blue has turned my head in the XSR's direction. Gorgeous

[@welennelew9866]

The XSR has always been a modern bike with a hint of retro vibe If you want to really go for retro style, go for Kawasaki Z900RS That thing is a beauty

[@PatagoniaArg]

Just picked up 2023 XSR900, its been so many years since I have ridden. First ride 62 miles lmao on highway with crosswind warning through valleys and farmlands. I thought I was going to fly away from the bike.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Sausage.

[@CriticalRider]

Yummy Yammie.

[@ardas77]

Sausage.

[@philliprobertlawman2232]

Reminds me of the neon blue of my Speed Triple 💙

[@boris2997]

The blue color looks amazing . They need to make a seat cowl in that color and it will look even better.

[@OrangeGenerator]

Lovely bike. I have the '22 MT09SP which is essentially the same sans the brembo master cylinder and different styling. Great bike.

[@Banditmanuk]

I'm warming to the looks of this bike, so much nicer than the MT09 (apart from the seat)

[@ramk88]

mt09 is hideous. I know its amazing spec wise and price wise but I still have to look at the thing everyday

[@Banditmanuk]

@@ramk88 I know what you mean, I own a 2019 XSR900 that's had a Velocity-Moto body kit and I think it looks way nicer than this. Saying that I think Yamaha have done a worse styling update on the 09. Yamaha build some great engines and chassis but they've spoilt all the new MT range with the styling.

[@pbkayakyer]

Seriously, what is so hideous about the seat? I love it and I think any passenger would like the extra cushion as well. That step up in the rear lets you feel firmly planted in place. In fact, the only thing I don't like is that the front of the seat doesn't extend all the way to the tank.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@pbkayakyer every one has different tastes, no doubt there will be after market seats available for folks like me who don't carry pillions

[@RoryMacdonald-pfff]

😂 bloody talking Frenchy types … and then the OAP doing stretches by the pool 😆 CUUUUUUT

[@stefanoskollias]

Lovely bike!My favourite model of our era!

[@flwryvv]

Blue looks great.

[@theavangelist]

Picked up a new MT10, the end cans on Euro5 are purely asthetic, everything kills inside the collector box, you can put whatever can you want it won't change the sound as i discovered a grand later and an akra setup from Calsport

[@moviebod]

I agree. There was definitely something in the outro which I agreed with but I was falling asleep (pissed - as you do). Anyway, loved the video.

[@PaulMappud]

Baby got back, it's the Cherokee D'Ass of the motorcycle world...

[@NudaMan]

I’m fuckin weak 💀💀💀💀💀

[@zacbrewser]

the bloopers in the start of the video cracked me up i feel ya sausage!!!

[@wpnt37]

Black with the gold wheels would have been perfect.

[@mathewjackson4018]

Definitely the blue one!

[@bwxmoto]

Great bike. I think I'll keep my '17 though, it's still an amazing road bike.

[@cardinalfang7725]

I'd take the black one since they didn't make a red one, but red wheels matching the red highlight would've really been sharp on the black bike. Nice walk around.

[@alexo9jm]

I love the blue they have gone with. The seat looks like it was just kind of thrown on I would want something different. The bar end mirrors as standard I don't know how to feel about as I worry it would make it a pain to filter with.

[@ronedee]

The original mirror mounting holes (capped) are on the handlebars if you prefer traditional placement

[@conortobin6180]

I'd love to see it with an oldskool lunchbox shaped tail unit.

[@agentsmith7727]

@@conortobin6180 No the tail unit is horrible, it dates the bike imo. Looks like an IKEA furniture comfy add on

[@williamrae9954]

Seat is stunning, same outline of one of the best looking Yamahas ever made, the TZR250 reverse cylinder, the 3-MA...design faults are an over long swingarm, number plate mount,exhaust and the h'lamp sticks too far out front...I'll has a 50mm shorter 3-MA styled one made for mine when I get mine, along with the white/red paint job and green number board stitched into the side of that seat...new to biking just don't get this bike, a classic!

[@conortobin6180]

@@williamrae9954 Isnt that the point though. THeyre going for a sort of retro vibe here.

[@thebigempty_5792]

I'm shopping for my next ride....Triumph T120/ Z900RS and cafe / Speed Twin / this one......I bought a 2018 T120 Black brand new and spent another 2-3K to get it just right for me. The main reason I'd buy this Yamaha XSR900, aside from the fact that it's an amazing bike and checking so many of the boxes, is that there aren't a whole lot of aftermarket "stuff" for it. I WOULD BUY THIS AND LEAVE IT ALONE!

[@alphonsvanmaanen]

Great review of the details Chris. Might not be the bike for everyone out of the box but I’m sure it can be modified to resolve some of the minor aesthetic imperfections… It’s how it rides and your earlier test comments underline the bike’s on road appeal (except for seat comfort). Quality sausage!

[@NotNowCato1254]

I like the seat unit. Definite 70's race bike vibe going on. Aesthetically streets ahead of that new MT09 thing 🤮

[@hamakaze9812]

I like the alien looks on MT lines especially the MT15 and MT07

[@forddriver8827]

@@hamakaze9812 Next year you'll hate them. Then in 10-15 years time you'll love it again. That is super common with design.

[@mxnystrom]

Looks like a bad streetfightercaferacer type of a bike🤔 🤦‍♂️like the blue/gold,love the Baron❤

[@dukie1616]

Nice straight forward review.. now get in that pool!

[@r.davies2702]

Hope you put that dzus fastener thing back in. Although I'm not sure it'd make any difference, that whole rear end (seat, number plate hanger) looks like a Friday afternoon after thought. Colour's nice though.

[@dsofe4879]

3:19 not sure where you got that from. The calipers aren't split, they're manufactured from one piece... which, AFAIK, makes them actual monoblock

[@FrankFurther]

Hope they're still offering the brushed aluminium finish, not a fan of this blue, looks tacky

[@johnnyshui]

I love your content

[@rossco_p8713]

Really is true what they say isn't it? There's no accounting for taste. Looking at the comments, I'm surprised it's so polarising tbh, I think it looks brilliant. I agree that the pillion seat looks a bit odd though, I preferred the gen 1 xsr's seat.

[@nathanhoughton2173]

Did you put the Zeus Clip back in? My OCD is going mad.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

No... 😘

[@moto-hornet-750]

Jizzy love em

[@ramk88]

love the bike but not the colour options. Fingers crossed better colours coming next year - hopefully Black with Gold forks or white or a silver. No rush can wait

[@goldie6579]

Probably a great bike but, looks like something thrown together without much thought

[@willrayment9544]

Love the bike but not the seat. My mate on the other hand loves it.. and its the thing he likes the most...I wonder if a 3rd party will bring out a seat unit or cover?!

[@henrifpv2868]

If I have to guess, there is going to be 3rd party seats available! I love the bike so much, that I just bought it.

[@dsofe4879]

@@henrifpv2868 same. In addition to the polarizing looks, the seat is also really uncomfortable, it's definitely the first thing I'll be changing.

[@weaselman24]

Like the colour. Dont like the seat and I'd kind of prefer the headlight to be slightly larger like the old dish jobs. The small but deep style it has sits too proud to my eye. Im sure it's a lovely thing to ride though.

[@dsofe4879]

Am I the only one who actually prefers the black?

[@SuprScout]

No I do as well. Plus the tank panels can be easily switched out. Black is better as a base color for making it your own, which is my plan.

[@Steve-kn1eg]

Wonder if those bar end mirrors would fit the mt10????

[@markreynolds8630]

Surely that miss shapen rear seat needs commenting upon? And the headlight without the sporty cowl isnt far behind...

[@5tevieb954]

I hated it to start with … but now I think I like it

[@SigmaJAD]

Black one all day long

[@forddriver8827]

2021 models for $3000 below asking price. I'm waiting until I have the extra money to buy the new model. At 182cm, I will be looking to change the seat, any peg height adjusters, a full Akrapovik system and tune. Get that metal front guard chromed.

[@adrianwilson44]

Your voice sounds familiar!!

[@peoplesambassadordm8279]

Thas my bike the blue one

[@DanTube2010]

Nice sausage. 🌭

[@tdeloriea]

Those wheels are light but they bend way too easily. Get the wheel insurance if you get one and ride on crap roads.

[@taswr]

I’d rather buy the Mt09sp

[@RedlineRossi]

Looks really good. But that seat is an absolute abomination

[@bradmyers6429]

I think this is my favourite new bike. Period. The frame looks fantastic. Like a proper Street fighter! I loved the first generation but I think I like this more. I must be alone in thinking that seat looks pretty good lol. Having said that, I would like the actual part that you sit on to be thicker. If you look at bikes from the 70's & 80's they all had nice seats. Almost as if they knew people were going to ride them?!?! Cheers Sue 🍻

[@somatyk]

The front tyre is on backwards😂

[@KB-yn2pc]

Yamaha better get their sh$# together with shipping out these units. Lots of hungry deposits await!!

[@ronedee]

Amazing that great performance isn't even an option if the eyes aren't satisfied.....and on something you sit on! LOL

[@SturdyMoto]

Who doesn't like a bit of sausage lol

[@jdahack7367]

It reminds me of LC's and TZR 125s. It does nothing for me. Its just bland or maybe banal. I wish they could just bring back two strokes. These perfect bikes and the standards and reliability are really amazing are just sanitised horrible plastic euro 5 shit machines. I hate them. Chris you should try a few two strokes.

[@ronedee]

2 strokes are not emission compliant in most countries

[@jdahack7367]

@@ronedee In England there are plenty of old two strokes (way overpriced but still available). Also check out Langen motorcycles.

[@ronedee]

@@jdahack7367 they may be grandfathered in. But you won't see any new ones.

[@jdahack7367]

@@ronedee Google Langen. They're making two strokes today. Also certain motocross bikes. Anyway I was thinking of LC's, powervalve 350's and 500's. RG's. Aprilia RS's. NSR's. There's tons of old two-strokes available if you have the cash. I grew up on these bikes. I guess I miss them, which is not to say I would spend $10,000 on an RD 350 LC. I don't imagine it would be as good in reality as it is in my memory. My $3,800 Aprilia Shiver (2014 7000 miles) is obviously a much better bike. Still as I said in my initial comment most of the new bikes, I guess I'm talking about this category, just do nothing for me. So I wish I could pick up an old LC for a grand just for the buzz. Never going to happen.

[@ronedee]

@@jdahack7367 yeah, I had an RD350! It spent it's entire life on the rear wheel 😹 I had a kawie H2 & Z1. Surprised I'm still around to talk about it! Especially the H2. They called them "widow maker" here in the states. Yes, the good old days!

[@mwill986]

Moto saucisson

[@davidhailstone1519]

if yamaha built this with a trellis frame it would sell like greggs pasties.

[@territaylor1133]

More like Gregg's sausage rolls!🥴

[@davidhailstone1519]

@@territaylor1133 fancy a date?

[@territaylor1133]

@David Hailstone... Where's your nearest Gregg's?

[@davidhailstone1519]

@@territaylor1133 shirley

[@territaylor1133]

@David Hailstone... Shirley not??

[@billwhite8479]

Horrible exhaust box which will quickly go rusty and look awful. Tail is badly designed. It's cheap and nasty. Could have been much better.. Why no gold wheels and forks on the black option..?

[@Moon-magic109]

🇺🇦

[@joeyg29jgjg]

Yeah my only gripe is those head light mounts. Shit looks made in a garage

[@dsofe4879]

I agree, definitely having those powder coated black.

[@newpuppy21]

Awful bike 😔😂

[@GingerPiston]

Still looks like a poorly executed streetfighter conversion following a crash

[@brankog7]

Beautiful machine, shame about the shit seat!

[@Shinysideup]

Honestly one of the the worst looking motorcycles produced over the last few years. Does it come with a blindfold ?

[@GigOne]

I heard Yamaha is providing a courtesy box with all purchases. The box contain 5.375 lbs of "taste." lol

[@Blockbuster2033]

I must admit, I really don't like the look of all the new Yamaha naked bikes. The previous generation was phenomenal, the old mt09, xsr900, mt07, xsr700, mt125. Now all the mt bikes look the same and they all look shit in my opinion. It's a shame, because the underlying technology is great, they are awesome bikes from a riding perspective, but I couldn't get one because of how awful they look to me (same with KTMs btw lol). But eh, the old xsr900 is still around second hand, so no problem just getting that.

[@mattyoz0]

Lol you're on drug's.

[@dsofe4879]

I concur. The headlight on the new MTs is atrocious, no idea how that got greenlit by Yamaha. Apart from the seat, I do think the new XSR looks excellent though.

[@jamiedaugherty1]

Can't believe you didn't mention how awful the passenger seat / tailsection looks. I think a second grader could have done better. Kind of looks cheap all around, if I'm to be completely honest.

[@williamrae9954]

SpecSavers... somewhere between 2 of the most beautiful motorcycles ever...Yamaha TZR250 3-MA & 3-3XV...you either see it,or you don't...stick to Triumphs!

[@1990-t1j]

The XSR700 looks better.

[@tracktime1196]

It's annoying that yamaha have such a good bike package but always fail to make it look good? It's like it's unfinished or cobbled together? Has top spec but looks SHIT! Subframe, seat and headlight let it down it's such a shame

[@GigOne]

Yamaha continues to miss the mark with the XSR900. It's nothing more than a MT-09 with a couple slapped on / poorly thought out bits and pieces. lol Like the previous years, NOTHING on this bike makes it "heritage" unless you tanked on a fifth of your favorite alcohol beverage and you're squinting extremely hard. lol Nice location to do a photo / vid shoot at though!

[@williamrae9954]

Another 'drunk' who doesn't see what's in front of them...research old late '80's-early '90's TZR's...it'll dawn on you...when sober!

[@NudaMan]

This bike is ugly, triumph for the win always

[@ardas77]

Sausage.