I personally test-rode the Ducati Monster, the KTM Duke 890 and the Kawasaki Z900. And finally ordered the new XSR900. Why? Because it convinced me the most due to its looks, its technics package and assumed reliability.
I know a lot of people are not fans of the seat, and I was one of them. That being said, it has really grown on me and I'm really starting to like it a lot. I'm in my mid 50's which probably plays a role.
dzus fasteners are ok, but the ones with the wire handle that you seem to like the look of can be removed by a ten year old. the flush-fit ones which open with a coin are better all round. form over function
really good, helpful review .... covers the important stuff with just enough detail to get a good feel for the bike, and now I'm thinking hard about trading my 2021 street triple rs for the xsr900? Any opinions on that, thanks.
Nice little review of the new XSR sounds like an awesome bike but I must say that I don't agree with you on the seat its absolutely hideous too the extent that I would have considered buying one as everything else is awesome especially the colour scheme!! 👌🏻👍🏻 But that's seat unit is awful fella!! 🤮👎🏻
@Alaberti Yes indeed I very much respect your opinion too but unfortunately I am a very fussy person & something like that is a noo no to me as its absolutely hideous if its wasn't as bad as it is wouldn't be too bad but Noo way sorry fella? 🤮
@Alaberti Yes quite agree but that's OK if the rear light isn't built into the seat Coz it looks very much like it is, only seeing it in the flesh would you be able to see Coz apart from that what a bike & colour scheme!! 👌🏻👍🏻
@@davelawrence594I know this is a bit late, but obviously the light is not in the actual seat. How would that work with wires attached to the seat when you take it off 😅. The seat sits on top of the light unit. There are a few aftermarket seats. Corbin and Kelpi (most probably others) but they are pretty expensive. Seat is a bit fugly in my opinion aswell.
Compared to the previous model I prefer this one in terms of styling and colors.Legend Blue looks smashing imo.But one question..does this bike have steel braided brake lines?
Soft suspension? I just used an MT07 for my mod 1 and 2 tests and passed, so I bought one of these, it's way firmer than the MT07, can't imagine wanting it any firmer, but then I'm a new rider with very little experience, love the bike though, even for a new rider it's fine in power mode 3 until I get used to it
"The suspension is too soft"? Maybe that's because you're on the 'smooth-as-glass' roads of Tuscany? I test rode one of these in the potholed shit-covered roads of the UK and in my case it was like riding a un-suspended penny-farthing. This bike NEEDS the SP suspenders, the plushness of the Ohlins for the road, which can be wound up for the track. If there was an XSR900-SP I would have bought it already. I think I'm gonna have to go for the MT09-SP instead.
I own the older one and was looking forward to getting the new one, but the looks have stopped me. Think I'll keep my old one. I'd probably get the new ugly MT09SP over the new ugly XSR900.
Checked one out yesterday look’s amazing in the flesh, and it just grows on you fantastic bike and that blue is amazing 🤙 10k on the road has to be a bargain 😎
As delivered with the factory settings, the suspension is absolute complete shit, but I don't think that it is too soft. There is too much compression damping in the shock. The springs are fine for a 170 pounder. The rebound screws on both the fork and shock need to be turned in almost all the way, and little bit in on the fork compression. After that, the bike rails. Though it will never like sharp bumps due to the already mentioned excessive compression damping in the shock, which is not adjustable.
Three issues, otherwise I think it's perfect: Seat Small TFT that is hard to read in sun Small fuel capacity Sorry to start off this comment on negatives. I think this bike is superb, it's been at the top of my list with a Z900 or GSX-S1000 (new versions). Both of those are smoother engines, make more power, have larger fuel range, but aren't as technological and don't have cruise control. However, I think all the whizbang electronics (R1-like stuff obviously) may be a quicker sacrifice for having more fuel range and smoother more powerful engines. Yamaha's triple isn't a slouch, don't get me wrong.
@@hg8477 Hard to say honestly. Both have their appeals. The 'Zuk would make over 150 hp at the wheel (prior to 2021), that has it's own appeal. The XSR is a wonderful sounding and entertaining engine, with a cruise. That also has its appeal.
@@hg8477 I have precisely the same dilemma, and 90% will choose xsr. Here is why: 1. valve intervals: suzuki 14500 miles, xsr 24000 miles 2. fuel efficiency better at xsr 3. xsr has cruise control (it's not so important) but has cornering ABS (that's important) 4. better screen on xsr, ok it's small but its perfectly fine when you ride the bike I see only one drawback regarding xsr, turning radius is wide. I don't like it. What are your thoughts?
The suzuki is a very basic bike in comparison. Engine and frame. That's it.. The xsr900 shouldn't be compared to it. The mt10 should be... Retro vs naked. Different categories. Xsr is loads of electronics. Including cruise. Cheaper out the door as well. Looks better.
Great bike, great reviewer! I fancy one! My only gripe is 'They've hid the' & 'There is multiple accessories'. Please, please, please can we have a greater journalistic command of the English language?
The front light is awful and they have basically used half of the split tft from a tracer gt which is so so lazy. Could of given it a proper tft screen. This is why I aint going for the tracer the tfts are rubbish
This guy, one of the best reviewers. It's a bike, it feels like this, it goes like this and it looks like this. End of.
What a fun and great review 😄 bike world is really killing it 🔥
Loved the little song at the end 😂🤣👍🏻 Agree, it's an ace looking bike and takes me back, in a really good way 🏍️😁👍🏻
Thanks for the review! Awesome as always Bike World!
this is the kind of reviews i want to see fun and informative 5 stars
I personally test-rode the Ducati Monster, the KTM Duke 890 and the Kawasaki Z900. And finally ordered the new XSR900. Why? Because it convinced me the most due to its looks, its technics package and assumed reliability.
I know a lot of people are not fans of the seat, and I was one of them. That being said, it has really grown on me and I'm really starting to like it a lot. I'm in my mid 50's which probably plays a role.
I want the black bike with the gold fork on the front and the gold wheels everything else black just like it is pure greatness
Thank god for wheelies
🙏
The Nm is higher, I think that you quoted the ft lbs! ❤ Great video
Yep. 93 Nm of torque. Not 63.
Can't believe they still haven't sorted out the suspension for these and the MT09
dzus fasteners are ok, but the ones with the wire handle that you seem to like the look of can be removed by a ten year old. the flush-fit ones which open with a coin are better all round. form over function
really good, helpful review .... covers the important stuff with just enough detail to get a good feel for the bike, and now I'm thinking hard about trading my 2021 street triple rs for the xsr900? Any opinions on that, thanks.
Nice little review of the new XSR sounds like an awesome bike but I must say that I don't agree with you on the seat its absolutely hideous too the extent that I would have considered buying one as everything else is awesome especially the colour scheme!! 👌🏻👍🏻 But that's seat unit is awful fella!! 🤮👎🏻
Agreed ! they could have done a cowl cover on a regular seat that would be removable......
@Alaberti Yes indeed I very much respect your opinion too but unfortunately I am a very fussy person & something like that is a noo no to me as its absolutely hideous if its wasn't as bad as it is wouldn't be too bad but Noo way sorry fella? 🤮
@Alaberti Yes quite agree but that's OK if the rear light isn't built into the seat Coz it looks very much like it is, only seeing it in the flesh would you be able to see Coz apart from that what a bike & colour scheme!! 👌🏻👍🏻
@@davelawrence594I know this is a bit late, but obviously the light is not in the actual seat. How would that work with wires attached to the seat when you take it off 😅. The seat sits on top of the light unit. There are a few aftermarket seats. Corbin and Kelpi (most probably others) but they are pretty expensive. Seat is a bit fugly in my opinion aswell.
As much as I love XSR 's, the 900 scares the shit out of me.
What do you think of the new teased GP model?
Compared to the previous model I prefer this one in terms of styling and colors.Legend Blue looks smashing imo.But one question..does this bike have steel braided brake lines?
Sorry you suffered so hard in Tuscany someone has to take one for the team
Got to love a triple.
Soft suspension? I just used an MT07 for my mod 1 and 2 tests and passed, so I bought one of these, it's way firmer than the MT07, can't imagine wanting it any firmer, but then I'm a new rider with very little experience, love the bike though, even for a new rider it's fine in power mode 3 until I get used to it
Sue Perkins cameo ...
'Simplicic enjoyment' - Making up words as he goes along. 😀 2:47
"The suspension is too soft"? Maybe that's because you're on the 'smooth-as-glass' roads of Tuscany? I test rode one of these in the potholed shit-covered roads of the UK and in my case it was like riding a un-suspended penny-farthing. This bike NEEDS the SP suspenders, the plushness of the Ohlins for the road, which can be wound up for the track. If there was an XSR900-SP I would have bought it already. I think I'm gonna have to go for the MT09-SP instead.
personally prefer the look of the old model.
Totally agree the old one looks better especially with the speed block colour red white and gold wheels!! 👌🏻👍🏻
I own the older one and was looking forward to getting the new one, but the looks have stopped me.
Think I'll keep my old one.
I'd probably get the new ugly MT09SP over the new ugly XSR900.
@@adiohead yep totally agree with you there as well new Mt09 I was looking forward too but that's butt ugly too? 🙄🤮 But an awesome bike!! 👌🏻👍🏻
no heritage in the old one.
Checked one out yesterday look’s amazing in the flesh, and it just grows on you fantastic bike and that blue is amazing 🤙 10k on the road has to be a bargain 😎
As delivered with the factory settings, the suspension is absolute complete shit, but I don't think that it is too soft. There is too much compression damping in the shock. The springs are fine for a 170 pounder. The rebound screws on both the fork and shock need to be turned in almost all the way, and little bit in on the fork compression. After that, the bike rails. Though it will never like sharp bumps due to the already mentioned excessive compression damping in the shock, which is not adjustable.
I really like this model... 👍
I personally love the old design better, I don't mind all those options but its missing the old vibes.
Sure is a front tire tread saver
Very Nice bike
headlamp still looks like a bucket
I like it
Three issues, otherwise I think it's perfect:
Seat
Small TFT that is hard to read in sun
Small fuel capacity
Sorry to start off this comment on negatives. I think this bike is superb, it's been at the top of my list with a Z900 or GSX-S1000 (new versions). Both of those are smoother engines, make more power, have larger fuel range, but aren't as technological and don't have cruise control. However, I think all the whizbang electronics (R1-like stuff obviously) may be a quicker sacrifice for having more fuel range and smoother more powerful engines. Yamaha's triple isn't a slouch, don't get me wrong.
so would you get gsxs1000 or XSR900?
@@hg8477 Hard to say honestly. Both have their appeals. The 'Zuk would make over 150 hp at the wheel (prior to 2021), that has it's own appeal. The XSR is a wonderful sounding and entertaining engine, with a cruise. That also has its appeal.
@@exothermal.sprocket so which one? if you have to choose one
@@hg8477 I have precisely the same dilemma, and 90% will choose xsr.
Here is why:
1. valve intervals: suzuki 14500 miles, xsr 24000 miles
2. fuel efficiency better at xsr
3. xsr has cruise control (it's not so important) but has cornering ABS (that's important)
4. better screen on xsr, ok it's small but its perfectly fine when you ride the bike
I see only one drawback regarding xsr, turning radius is wide. I don't like it. What are your thoughts?
The suzuki is a very basic bike in comparison. Engine and frame. That's it..
The xsr900 shouldn't be compared to it. The mt10 should be...
Retro vs naked. Different categories.
Xsr is loads of electronics. Including cruise. Cheaper out the door as well. Looks better.
Dream job
Thanks for not taking a half hour to do a good review.
I'm debating trading my 2021 zx10r for this bike seems abit better for the streets looks great but never riden anything other then sport bikes
I've just sold my Fireblade and am considering this bike as a replacement. What did you do in the end?
I am an old git and just don't get the styling. I would buy an LC900.....but I bought a Triumph instead.
Great bike, great reviewer! I fancy one! My only gripe is 'They've hid the' & 'There is multiple accessories'. Please, please, please can we have a greater journalistic command of the English language?
I would of commented the same but you beat me to it.
Let me guess, English?
lol
"surprised he can still manage a wheelie at his age! 😂" I'm just surprised he hasn't grown up yet.
We bikers never growing up - just ageing 😎👍🏻
Reviewers are converted to salesmen. Wtf is happening to this world?
A lot more is happening in the world than a simple bike review, there’s nothing salesman about this vid.
Not a fan of the looks 😕 that's not to say I couldn't live with the bike, I'm sure it is huge fun to ride...
It looks like a crashed fully fairing bike! If that was the objective they have nailed it!
Yes
The front light is awful and they have basically used half of the split tft from a tracer gt which is so so lazy. Could of given it a proper tft screen. This is why I aint going for the tracer the tfts are rubbish
You look crossed-up on every corner.
If only it didn't have that awful big chunk of plastic looking frame on the side.
This bike is so horrendously ugly..
What do you think of the new teased GP model?