Yamaha XSR900 GP | Living With A Legend

[@LambChopRides]

I've spoken to Yamaha and they have confirmed this is an early bike, this is why it has the early paint on the belly pan. Customer bikes were swapped for a proper colour matched version and if you buy one now it will match! Promise :-)

[@deanharris9331]

In the years to come, I can see that the CP3 engine will achieve legendary status similar to Suzuki's K5 engine. Both engines are extremely reliable and can be used in a variety of different motorcycle models. Great video again Chops 👏 That's my Sunday morning viewing sorted 😊👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Dean 👍

[@ganuvien]

Yeah imo the CP3 is the Unicorn motor for Yamaha that is the sweet spot of not too much and not too little power and always a joy to ride. Now if we could get a Tenere 900 to finish the lineup........

[@Begbiespintpot]

I love the CP3 engine, I want a bike I can do everything on. The Tracer9 fits that criteria but I'm struggling to get past the looks of it to buy one.

[@ganuvien]

@Begbiespintpot Yeah they really did the tracer ugly even if it's practical lol. If they could make an FZ1/FZ6 but with the CP3 that would be ideal to me. I just can't get past Adv bike styling for sport touring.

[@Begbiespintpot]

@ganuvien I would take an ADV styled bike with a CP3 in it. I don't think the triple is the right engine for off roading but I do like the riding position so I'd love to see Yamaha attempt one, given how well they styled the T7.

[@kurvaonwheels]

It is a beautiful bike, like a cycloptic iron man. The engine it just perfect, you get plenty but it's not overwhelming (especially with the electronics). You won't get a better bike for that money.

[@bun.touring]

It's a good old style bike with the latest technology! XSR900GP!Come on, let's fly! 🏍️

[@paulfowler7618]

As the owner of a TZR250 as soon as this came out I was down to Bransons for a test ride. I was the first person to take their demo out but despite the engine it didn't do it for me. I actually found it uncomfortable but im only 5 foot 9. Certain bits look ugly to me despite the bike I tested having the optonal full system and belly pan which you would have to have making this bike closer to 15 grand😮 The bar end mirrors are terrible and should be on the fairing and it looks odd with the rear seat cover off. I really wanted to love this bike but just didn't. In fact a few days later I had the new ZX6R as a loan bike and perfered that. 🤔

[@The.JZA.]

I hear a lot of good stuff about this engine. Can’t wait to ride it. I don’t think it sounds particularly good though. It’s not bad sounding, just not great. Kinda generic sound.

[@cecilwilson5442]

Bike is brilliant and good to see a nighttime ride so as we can access the lights,, great best bike for me 🙏☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland

[@paulclemens6095]

You can select dark mode on the MT09SP and white and auto it's the same dashboard.

[@christianburger25]

I just bought the naked version with the same color scheme. I'm absolutely in love! Sad, I'll have to pack it up for winter soon

[@fyorbane]

I liked the legend blue colour they did last year.

[@nickrider5220]

This type of bike is the new sportsbike, closer to how they were in the 90s, but are more civilised. Great video Chopsy 👍🏻 Looking forward to your R9 and new V2 tests - much to look forward to 🙂

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Nick 👍

[@davetalton6939]

Sunday morning coffee and a chopsy vid absolutely 👌🏻

[@oldman748]

Love mine it's a great bike to ride. As I've got older started to realise less is more.

[@fifthpint4571]

Does the screen work ok? Wonder how it directs the air - more towards the chest, or more under the chin? Thanks and congrats on the bike

[@oldman748]

@fifthpint4571 mainly chest area but a slight tuck at speed and it's no worse than my zx7r.

[@dannyperfect9270]

You can swap the display in the settings to be permanently on night screen

[@LambChopRides]

OK nice one 👍

[@dannyperfect9270]

@@LambChopRides ...maybe the press bike has a beta software version that didn't include that feature

[@ianbaker2359]

I had one of the first uk bikes and the belly pan had a flat white paint now replaced with a pearlescent one by Yamaha. Love the bike can’t wait for some clear days to get out again

[@SportsterS2021]

love mine now a Racefit exhaust system sounds amazing

[@user-hb6ms3mb4t]

Ah that’s better - how reassuring to watch a familiar Chopsie video in amongst the EICMA overload. Thank you. G.

[@TheSpectre223]

14:37 - Where's the light sensor for changing from light to dark on the dash? If you can find that and put a little square of tape over it, it'd probably trick it into thinking it's always dark.

[@wattie1050]

Nice one chopsy , really like the look of the gp !! In the Marlboro colours takes me back to the rd 500 i had in the dim and distant past 😮 not saw one on the road yet , would consider one if bars aren't too low ! Sold my 701sm few months back got speed twin 1200 now but which I had waited till I saw this and tried a seat on it ?😁😁😁 great stuff mate .👍👍

[@TwinPotMan]

It's interesting that I haven't heard any reviews of this bike make comparison to the Z900RS Cafe, which of course has been available for several years and follows a very similar recipe of "old skool" retro-racer.

[@dainesefreak]

This was where I thought I was going to go at the end of summer, went to sit on one and it just didn't do it for me. Hoping the R9 does it.

[@michaeljkasnter]

The exhaust is absolutely hideous, non existent, a hole in a metal box, why has Government been allowed to mess with an industry that less than 1% of the World’s population gives 2-shits about, just sad!!! How come Jet-Ski’s /Boats /Snow Mobiles,don’t have Catalytic Converters?

[@sereneturmoil]

I actually prefer the look that comes with the lack of a side-slung exhaust. It provides a clean, symmetrical look rather than having an enormous, black or silver breadbox stuck to the side of a otherwise well considered design. A perfect example of what I mean, and how to do exhausts wrong, is basically every Kawasaki model's stock exhaust (save for the Z650/900RS).

[@verothacamaro]

@@sereneturmoilI agree! I like how discreet and integrated it is.

[@HaggisPower]

@@sereneturmoil Me too. I hate nasty loud exhausts and this one isn't either...

[@churchofbrap876]

Love my MT09 with the Akrapovic exhaust. 👍

[@ENLSN77]

It looks better in person, the paint definitely pops more. I'm 5'8, i sat on it and oh no.. It's too long. The mirrors are bad and the seat is odd. I might change my mind on a test ride but first impressions 🤷‍♂️

[@HaggisPower]

Mirrors work great, seat is fine and you're too short.

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review & a great bike. Can totally see the appeal of this on so many different levels. It looks great & is all the sporty road bike you'll ever need as well as being up to the odd track day too. Yamaha also have loads of iconic paint jobs to choose from so if I were them, I do 3 separate all black, white & blue versions & then offer factory fitted graphics kits as an optional extra.

[@andrewprice1189]

Loved the final destination comment! #2 I think with the log truck!

[@TheSwissMotard]

You can set the dash to always use the dark mode. I've done it on my XSR900 GP.

[@LambChopRides]

OK good to know 👍

[@MrKamechan]

So glad they're not bringing this bike to north america. Yamaha is saving me some 🤑

[@MrKamechan]

Seriously. The money I would have used on the bike is going into home renos, and retirement savings

[@kevinplace9224]

Love the review Chops this made my mind up and mine comes soon 🎉

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

It looks great and I'd definitely have one in the dream garage

[@guzziman]

Not available in the US, hope in the future...

[@paulhollingsworth6999]

Final Destination Incident 😂😂 Love ❤️ Your Work Chops!!!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Paul 😄👍

[@Jake-si9ih]

I test rode one. I was disappointed. Lacking bottom end and the top end was cut off early by the limiter. It had the factory option akro pipe and it was still whisper quiet

[@jon7525]

I want one - takes me back to my FZR genesis days….back in 1987 😳 Where did that go!

[@cocky_potato]

Iron Man's bike does look awesome. I'm positive you itching to try the R9! 😎

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah absolutely I am! 👍

[@zyghom]

having Tracer 9 GT I can confirm: this engine is amazing. But I will disagree with you with regards to exhaust: I don't want to see it where my luggage is, so I am very happy it exists under the bike ;-)

[@debenhamdave4314]

As a Street triple owner it would be nice if Triumph made there equivalent with the 765 engine, the Yamaha looks stunning apart from that dreadful exhaust. Final destination moment 😂 Cheers Choppsy

[@Otterplus]

We won't be getting this at our shores and tbh i'm not too upset, just not my syle. I did get to sit on a MT09 and while I know the engine is proven and all that, and a noticeable step up from my SV650, the Ninja 1000sx is calling to me more than anything else right now

[@magicrising]

The DRL is above the headlight

[@LambChopRides]

Well spotted 😄👍

[@shadowred1980]

Over at Eicma, they have this bike with a tzr250 red and white colour scheme. Talking to my local Yamaha dealer, they only got 4 bikes, for this year. All sold when the order books opened. Like many of the other posters have said, we need you to get mitts on an R9. :)

[@LambChopRides]

OK interesting.. wonder if that's next year's main colour...

[@adiohead]

Negatives for me are the exhaust and those wing mirrors. They'll make filtering a nightmare!

[@user-hz4je6hd8t]

As a pro painter, you will never get pearl white to go edge to edge. Look at the front tank cowl to the tank! Also, painting plastic can make the metallic lay differently, due to static electricity. Basically... steer clear of pearl whites!! But what a corker of a bike.❤

[@soulrebelno1]

I was planing on buying the new MT-09 SP early next year, but got a very good deal on a new Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Stealth Edition in Sapphire Red. But, I love that CP3 engine, and it's a bike that I'd love to own, so maybe next time around, I'd just have to bin that exhaust! 👍

[@seanfavouritesongswithkayb9868]

Informative and amusing as usual well done sir 👏 very good 🙂👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thank you kindly sir 😁

[@n22pdf]

Ace review Chops I’d love one of these ❤❤ so nice.. 😊 Pete

[@kwakithailand]

Chopsy on a bike... I will click the thumbnail 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks 👍 😊

[@pw3591]

We want 2 strokes !! A modern version of the Skoal Bandit RG500 for me please Suzuki !! Unfortunately I couldn't afford one when I was 14.

[@gerryryan2302]

i always thought the Triumph Thruxton was my pin up ..until i saw this

[@FrankFurther]

I do like it a lot, would need a belly pan and needs to be colour matched.

[@chadgruver4423]

I'd like to see this version in the USA please Yamaha... Yes I'm excited about the R9 but this is what I'd rather have for the street! I'd have to swap out the mirrors, I think they're not the right look, but otherwise I think it's just spot on.

[@churchofbrap876]

Looks like we don't get it for 2025, just the regular xsr900

[@chadgruver4423]

@churchofbrap876 such a bummer. We haven't gotten the updated Honda CBR600rr either. They're still selling through old stock in the USA.

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

Has Greg got the Aprilia back on the road?

[@LambChopRides]

It hasn't been off the road.. Think he's due a video update though eh 🤔 👍

[@brucekendall52]

What were Yamaha thinking when they designed that exhaust?Shocker.

[@FrankFurther]

Got to make it ugly enough that people get the full akra instead

[@simeonyves5940]

@@FrankFurther Always go full Akra! Unsilenced! Go with the Titanium Can and Tip so it goes Purple/Blue as it ages too, Gorgeous, it would fit this bikes look better than Carbon as well IMO!

[@ObinDwani]

Team LCR ..is that affiliated with luccio cecchinello racing team?

[@964tractorboy]

A fantastic looking bike with lots to recommend it. Except for the exhaust, which as you rightly pointed out is hideous. Is it possible for a factory system to look decent, or are we stuck with having to go third-party?

[@fyorbane]

Some bikes look fine. For example the Kawasaki Z900rs has nice looking 4 into 1 system that actually looks like an 80's motad 4 into 1 performance system. Manufacture's can do it , if they try, but many unfortunately don't bother.

[@NMdesertracer]

Reminds me of a YSR50

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Done well over 60k between 3 bikes with the cp3, not one single issue. Flawless and imho, and one of the best engines ever. Exhaust, mirror and tail tidy would be my first jobs but I absolutely love the look of it. The finish looks absolutely spot on. Far more practical for a road going sports bike and you can actually have some fun without doing silly speeds.

[@bendavies6775]

Have you noticed any bar vibrations in any of your three different experiences with the CP3?

[@MatNewtonTrio]

@ I have yes. I did one very long trip on my first MT09 Tracer and I really noticed it. It’s not bothering me on shorter rides tbh. I remember coming of a test of the XR wondering what all the fuss was about 😂. Again, I’m sure that if you’re sat at a particular speed it’s more noticeable.

[@markpearce5793]

Which do you prefer then? This or the R9. Both virtually the same price, similar bikes, but not the same?

[@michaelhart5886]

If they made it with the twin headlights off a 1994 fzr1000 it would fix the front end

[@glenncaukill1320]

I own one it’s a fun bike , regarding the lower fairing the colour is a match now , the first one the dealer got for me wasn’t and had to be re ordered, like you say it’s very stable , great brakes , good looks , a bit wristy at slow speed , suspension is firm , gets better with 1000 miles on it . , I’m pleased I bought one , great review by the way , I also fancy the ehs500 bike lift you have , would you recommend one?

[@LambChopRides]

OK good to know they sorted it 👍

[@paultanton4307]

Curious what MPG/Tank Range figures are you getting ?.

[@michaelarchangel1163]

A very nice bike but would have been even better with braided hoses. A bit mean of Yamaha not to fit them, considering the price premium over the other models in their triple cylinder range, although an easy enough fix for enthusiastic owners.

[@magaudion]

My paint match is perfect

[@LambChopRides]

Great news 👏

[@fyorbane]

Great vid chops but that gap between the belly pan and fairing does not look right. The belly pan is not quite right. Still a nice looking bike though. However I have a genuine original 93 Yam YZF 750R pinky with a somewhat similar fairing and a fairing bracket just like the one on the XSR GP. But my YZF makes more power at 125 hp. On a different note could you and Greg do a video on all the new bikes shown at the EICMA show? Would be interested in your opinions. Take care and ride safe.

[@verothacamaro]

I would geek out if I saw this in person 😂

[@K-carbon]

Im always thinking the same with what insulation is suppose to be there and thar is it actually there Ya need super man vision at times 😅

[@Lacehairwigs]

Good looking bike and paint colour.

[@magaudion]

Great review. Love mine .

[@neilhaigh2719]

Chops so that or a 1200rr which you can now get discounted to £13500 which would get your money?

[@LambChopRides]

Wow your right, wow that's quite a bargain!! For that money the RR

[@juicy9592]

Wish you would do a 929rr sometimes

[@fyorbane]

929rr?

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

Nice looking bike chopsie, bit upset in Petersfield, you were heading away from the kebab shop near the station

[@LambChopRides]

I know! Proud of myself 😄👍

[@leonyoung6380]

No hate on this machine, but I did not enjoy my test ride. This could have been a great revisit of the r6 motor, or even the FZ1. The quick shifter is the best I've used, but the mt-09 motor belongs in the mt-09. Euro5 is killing better options.

[@rlw85]

I think I prefer this bike to the r9

[@richiektm]

I'm going on the 16th will look out for you 3

[@LambChopRides]

Nice one 👍

[@BIGGIEsmalls13]

Where do you put the kebab and can of tizer?

[@kn58]

How does this compare against the cbr600rr?

[@roadkill2104]

Bonus +1 for "sample pot" 😆

[@HippoDrones]

Great hearing your thoughts on the bike mate, I love mine... my love is mainly on the looks, but the engine is a lot of fun, although I do wish it felt a bit more exciting near the top end. I think the only real thing I disagree with in your thoughts though is about the nav... I hate it and deleted it after a single use. It would be nicer if they just allowed you to cast your phone screen to the dash so you could use your own choice of nav software like Calimoto or just Google Maps. Being a shortarse, I do find it quite tall, and that also hinders how easy it is to get a knee down when hooning, but it does ride so very nicely and is soooo deceptivily fast.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Pete 👍

[@samgaines9278]

If you told someone 20 years ago that a 900 with 117 hp was middleweight 😅

[@morri03]

2004 Ducati 749 had 117hp.

[@speedwobble5383]

And? ​@@morri03

[@morri03]

The belly pan isn’t pearlescent. It looks better without it anyway

[@paul.vanhout57]

If this ever comes to the USA😬

[@michaeljkasnter]

How do you F up the paint? Is Maaco doing the painting?😂

[@justpaul3215]

Front end looks like iron man 😂

[@carloscegelski4914]

Now I cant u see it 😂

[@svracing3]

Looks good except that headlight looks crap

[@dodgerboe]

I Good review again John ....just can't bring myself to be attracted to it as it's missed the Iron Man era of hype ... it's just out of proportion and looks like a motorbike equivalent of Halfords .The rear end looks like they gave up, it's not how the good old days of my RD or TZR for style . Too much electronic 's and money for a mid sized bike again. Sat on it seems exactly as you describe and raced it against my Italian demon not comparable in quality & performance but if you never had a taste of old school or alternative manufactures then you will be happy as Larry.

[@serverlan763]

It's hard case how they are making bikes slower these days and then selling less performance as a feature..

[@luketerry1745]

“Sample pot” 😂

[@LambChopRides]

Couldn't resist! 😄👍

[@speedwobble5383]

If manufacturers had actually bothered making sportsbikes that full size men could ride comfortably the class may not have died out 15 years ago.

[@scaramouchew]

That defeats the purpose of a sportsbike, they are ment to be Sharp and fast not comfy lol

[@alrightdave6135]

Yes dear.

[@speedwobble5383]

@@scaramouchew I'd argue the purpose is to sell/ride bikes.

[@scaramouchew]

@@speedwobble5383 there are plenty other options the naked segment is booming

[@speedwobble5383]

@@scaramouchew that's a different point altogether. There's always been other options.

[@martinfletcher8275]

i dunno, I recon that rear light hanger is the worst bit of the bike....just look how far away it is!!

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah that is a given, all new bikes have those. But they are easily changed, full system not so easy...

[@magicrising]

Same for every bike

[@HalfdeadRider]

You could walk through those panel gaps 🤣🤣 I guess that is part of the 'Retro styling' 😂

[@HippoDrones]

the belly pan is not connected to the fairing at all.

[@1250GSX]

Because if Yamaha are known for anything, it's their shoddy build quality.. 🙄It's a fairing with a separate and optional bellypan.

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@1250GSX It is not just the shoddy fit of the mismatched coloured belly pan lol

[@davidrutherford3345]

Photochromic visors are my choice now Chopsy

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah which they did one for my HJC

[@HippoDrones]

same

[@_Archambaud]

👍

[@sweebeyh4327]

Lights look butt ugly! It does Remind me of my old TZR though. 👍

[@vector409]

looks 'odd' to me but each to their own

[@omgitsabloodyandroid5161]

I still think it looks like Iron Man

[@speedwobble5383]

£600 extra to complete the fairing on a sportsbike is the biggest piss take I've seen in a while 🤣

[@alrightdave6135]

Of course dear.

[@debbiehill4338]

£600 for factory add on part that isn’t colour matched 😮😮🤦‍♂️

[@LambChopRides]

Comments from people who have one say they are now colour matched 👍

[@markwilliams9793]

I wish they would release it in the US, can't believe they aren't!

[@dombower]

Best engine….worst exhaust

[@grenphelps7455]

I've test ridden that bike and found it extremely uncomfortable 😅 see when you reviewers say that these bikes are comfortable, your having a laugh 😅😅🤦

[@HippoDrones]

I imagine it all depends on your shape and size and how flexiable you are and what bikes you are used to. I have one and am not hugely flexiable, found it very uncomfortable to start with, but after a few miles it is night and day better than my Gixer 750 was for me, and that wasn't mega uncomfortable.

[@grenphelps7455]

​@@HippoDrones I've ridden sportsbikes in the past, but I put this bike in the same category as the BMW R nine T racer 😅 go have a ride on that, I'm pretty flexible, but still found it awful

[@Ferbeldeyberb]

Back end and headlight are hideous!

[@dalemeadows225]

I’m obviously in the minority, so probably wrong, but I cannot see the “beauty”. To my eye it looks like a kids toy. Those mirrors are nearly as bad as the exhaust

[@512460]

Hideous looking bike the rear bulky end (gen1 was better) then they slapped theat ridiculous small square headlight... The cheap looking triple clamp with bars above.. It's a mess

[@LambChopRides]

Not for you then...

[@chrisleigh-vd8ew]

Whole bike is ugly