Just picked up this bike May 12th. Had Street Triples, S1000 Rs etc. Rode 9 bikes that interseted me incl new Street and a load of diverse bikes. Then I rode this. Search over. What a bike. What a lot of different ways you can make it look. Well done yamaha team
Just got mine! 2023 XSR900.. Gosh, nothing at all retro on this one other than a round headlight. Form follows Function (Frame) everywhere. Blacked out w/Blue Gold: Gorgeous.. 6 Week delivery from order, no mark ups, minimal dealer prep charges. Seat is great, Tank Size Awesome, Engine Legendary. this Ride is an hour at a time max. I like the Ass Shelf just in case. Mirrors are Awesome, as are Suspension Adjustability, IMU, Modes, Display, Seamless Quick Shifter and Cruise Control. Love the Exhaust/Muffler underneath, no Ugly Hot Pipes or Fart Cannons! The Sound is great but secondary to me. Passenger Forget it, not on this one. She needs her own bike anyway. Hugely Happy with this purchase. This will be a Future Classic.. like the Original H2, Z1, CB750, RD350, and GT750 but without much resemblance at All.
Really pleased I found this video I am 6ft 4 and just purchased this bike , I pick it up on Thursday I have risen a demo for a short time and loved it but hear you getting on with the bid and sounding a similar build size as me it’s great to hear your positive comments on the bike cheers
I ride the exact same bike and really enjoy it. Wonderful engine, handling and overall performance. Pannier mounts is a huge wellcome bonus for travelling.
Yeah you're absolutely right man for me this is kind of a unicorn motorcycle. It has the looks. It has the power that I want that I don't feel is unwieldy and super planted and sporty feeling in a corner. I really can't ask for more
@@KevinCantDrum Try the 2021's. The 2022's seat is rubbish and the new colours Yamaha offer are revolting. I just bought a 2021 XSR900 in Australia with the Yamaha racing retro white on red and front red mudguard scheme and it's absolutely incredible. Only value with the 2022 is the TFT and the retro brake master cylinder reservoir. The price has also gone sky high in just 2 years in Australia from AU$14,000.00 rideaway in 2020/2021 to AU$18,039.00 in 2022!!!!!!!! That's some REAL post COVID tax right there! OMG. No way.
@@theaustralianconundrum The differences between the 2021 and the 2022 are big and not only aestethic. 2022 has a longer rear swing arm which gives stability in corners and under acceleration. The chassis is lighter and stiffer. The engine has more power and torque. And also the design is much better in my view making it an elite bike in the supernaked realm. The electronic package is top notch and it comes with cruise control and quickshifter.
@@c.g.c2067 Stiffness is over rated, the weight reduction is 1% the torque & power in crease is 1%, the electronics is far too complex no one needs a cruise control on this type of bike and quickshifters are for racing. Enjoy.
I love the new XSR900s (and other new Yamaha's) blue colour schemes, they are modern interpretations of 80s/90s, Sonauto colours that many Yamahas in Europe and Oceania came in, My old 1st gen TZR250 came in "Sonauto" colours, so did my first 88 FZR1000. (Sonauto was the French Yamaha importer, and ran/backed many Yamaha race teams inc, Paris-Daker, TT-F1, World Endurance and Gran Prix, Christian & Dominique Sarron are famously associated with Sonauto Gauloises Yamahas) 😃
I used to own an 2018 xsr900, and I put the Hurricane handlebars on it. It was great! It was about mid way between stock and clip-ons. Now I'm just waiting to get a current year Xsr900, and try those handlebars on it.
Great review. The exhaust may have acoustic valve cause the the box like dimensions. Mixed with that induction niose, it's bloody addictive. I am getting off on the noise when revs are going up or in lower gear. He'll I stay in low gear just to get my hit. I anit changing it. I'm tempted to drill a hole in my helmet so I can hear better. As for the seat positioning, the lean is a secure feeling. This has pull so I have some weight to neutralises me going back. But comfortable that my neck isn't angled upwards like my blackbird. The headlights are so goergous. The seat I think is high density foam but very thin. I am getting accustomed to it. From behind you'd think it was a ducati. It's sexy as f. Anyway thanks for connecting to us. Hope your still loving this gem of a bike.
I like an upright riding position, but I also like being canted forward slightly. I would prefer an offset round dial as opposed to the oblong TFT on this bike. I'm sure I could get used to it, though. Not wild about the seat, but I don't dislike the back half of it as much as I did. Does the engine pull well from low revs in a high gear? Nick J
Give the seat a bit to break in. I’m 175 lbs and ride every couple days. It took mine about a month to soften to a point where I can take 2 hr rides no prob. Also recently upgraded the rear tire (stupid nail!) to the Michelin Road 6 which made a HUGE difference in cornering grip. Have fun with it!
That is a very valid point. This is the first brand new motorcycle I've ever owned so I've never broken in a seat myself before. Although admittedly I like the way the Corbin seat looks and I already have one on the way 😂
@@KevinCantDrum good for you. i got my new xsr900 last year and did about 7000km already. the seat was still a pain. i finally got it upholstered now. an by the way: i'm still in the honey moon phase with mine.
Thanks for the review on the new XSR 900. I really like that they come standard with cruise control Have you had the chance to try it out and any comments Cheers Glen
Hi, I pick my XSR up in 3 weeks and can not wait based on all the vids. You mention yourself at 6'5 and the 2016 XSR not fitting you right. Can you please tell me how this fits you now after owning it for awhile. I'm 6'2. Cheers 🙏
It's of course a little small for me but I feel like I still fit. I'm probably the absolute biggest guy who can fit but it works for me. At Your height you may experience a lot of the same fitment but I believe you would be very happy. Seat will feel low but in a good way. Enjoy the bike man!
So surprisingly enough I have two back injuries and had soreness on the first generation. XSR after about a 40 minute ride. I have ridden this for an hour and a half at a time with no lower back soreness. I think the tweaks to the rider triangle really did wonders.
I'm also honey mooning. Do you ever notice the bike going temporarily into 2nd pulling for a split second then going into neutral? It also does the same thing when I go into first from second. Maybe once or twice a ride. It happens less if I make a conscious effort when shifting those gears but it weirds me out. My r1 did something similar but not as often.
Hello, I have a question, I started out on a cb500x/similar to the cb500f, im looking for my second, how do you feel about the power difference between the two cb500 and xsr900, is it to much, should i look at something in between(like 700ish)? Not as big as you but close, i have long arms so I get ya on that, thank you
I currenlty ride a 2019 z400, I find myself constantly at full throttle wishing there was some more top end acceleration on it. Also have put about 14k miles on the bike (Mostly corners). What would you say about this bike as a second bike. I see myself as decently mature to be able to keep in mode 3 and the rider aids up. or would this still be too much?
Anyone that complains about the seat needs to commute year round on a gsxr for 2 years. It will baptize you in pain and you will have an ass of steel like myself.
Or the guy that rode around the world four times!...on early model R1s, also the guy that rode to the North Pole on an 1st gen R1, they must have titanium asses.😆
I currently have three the new XSR900, the 22 triumph scrambler 1200 and I have a 2015 Honda Grom which is really more of a play toy and a teaching tool for all of my friends who want to learn. Lol
You know I actually really appreciate your feedback. In hindsight, I probably should have started recording before hopping on the bike. I was just very excited from it being my first day, I'll keep that in mind for the next one!
I would not recommend this as a first bike. Probably too powerful even in rain mode. Maybe a good second bike after real good experience. I would say the xsr700 would make a good first bike for a mature rider.
Just picked up this bike May 12th. Had Street Triples, S1000 Rs etc. Rode 9 bikes that interseted me incl new Street and a load of diverse bikes. Then I rode this. Search over. What a bike. What a lot of different ways you can make it look. Well done yamaha team
Very well said
Just got mine! 2023 XSR900.. Gosh, nothing at all retro on this one other than a round headlight. Form follows Function (Frame) everywhere. Blacked out w/Blue Gold: Gorgeous.. 6 Week delivery from order, no mark ups, minimal dealer prep charges. Seat is great, Tank Size Awesome, Engine Legendary. this Ride is an hour at a time max. I like the Ass Shelf just in case. Mirrors are Awesome, as are Suspension Adjustability, IMU, Modes, Display, Seamless Quick Shifter and Cruise Control. Love the Exhaust/Muffler underneath, no Ugly Hot Pipes or Fart Cannons! The Sound is great but secondary to me. Passenger Forget it, not on this one. She needs her own bike anyway. Hugely Happy with this purchase. This will be a Future Classic.. like the Original H2, Z1, CB750, RD350, and GT750 but without much resemblance at All.
Could not have said it better myself. Amen!
Really pleased I found this video I am 6ft 4 and just purchased this bike , I pick it up on Thursday I have risen a demo for a short time and loved it but hear you getting on with the bid and sounding a similar build size as me it’s great to hear your positive comments on the bike cheers
Im sure both look huge on this bike but it still fits haha.
I ride the exact same bike and really enjoy it. Wonderful engine, handling and overall performance. Pannier mounts is a huge wellcome bonus for travelling.
Yeah you're absolutely right man for me this is kind of a unicorn motorcycle. It has the looks. It has the power that I want that I don't feel is unwieldy and super planted and sporty feeling in a corner. I really can't ask for more
@@KevinCantDrum to Be honest i rarely use all the power
@@KevinCantDrum Try the 2021's. The 2022's seat is rubbish and the new colours Yamaha offer are revolting. I just bought a 2021 XSR900 in Australia with the Yamaha racing retro white on red and front red mudguard scheme and it's absolutely incredible. Only value with the 2022 is the TFT and the retro brake master cylinder reservoir. The price has also gone sky high in just 2 years in Australia from AU$14,000.00 rideaway in 2020/2021 to AU$18,039.00 in 2022!!!!!!!! That's some REAL post COVID tax right there! OMG. No way.
@@theaustralianconundrum The differences between the 2021 and the 2022 are big and not only aestethic. 2022 has a longer rear swing arm which gives stability in corners and under acceleration. The chassis is lighter and stiffer. The engine has more power and torque. And also the design is much better in my view making it an elite bike in the supernaked realm.
The electronic package is top notch and it comes with cruise control and quickshifter.
@@c.g.c2067 Stiffness is over rated, the weight reduction is 1% the torque & power in crease is 1%, the electronics is far too complex no one needs a cruise control on this type of bike and quickshifters are for racing. Enjoy.
I love the new XSR900s (and other new Yamaha's) blue colour schemes, they are modern interpretations of 80s/90s, Sonauto colours that many Yamahas in Europe and Oceania came in, My old 1st gen TZR250 came in "Sonauto" colours, so did my first 88 FZR1000. (Sonauto was the French Yamaha importer, and ran/backed many Yamaha race teams inc, Paris-Daker, TT-F1, World Endurance and Gran Prix, Christian & Dominique Sarron are famously associated with Sonauto Gauloises Yamahas) 😃
I used to own an 2018 xsr900, and I put the Hurricane handlebars on it. It was great! It was about mid way between stock and clip-ons. Now I'm just waiting to get a current year Xsr900, and try those handlebars on it.
That would be sick!
Great review. The exhaust may have acoustic valve cause the the box like dimensions. Mixed with that induction niose, it's bloody addictive. I am getting off on the noise when revs are going up or in lower gear. He'll I stay in low gear just to get my hit. I anit changing it. I'm tempted to drill a hole in my helmet so I can hear better.
As for the seat positioning, the lean is a secure feeling. This has pull so I have some weight to neutralises me going back. But comfortable that my neck isn't angled upwards like my blackbird. The headlights are so goergous.
The seat I think is high density foam but very thin. I am getting accustomed to it. From behind you'd think it was a ducati. It's sexy as f. Anyway thanks for connecting to us. Hope your still loving this gem of a bike.
I like an upright riding position, but I also like being canted forward slightly. I would prefer an offset round dial as opposed to the oblong TFT on this bike. I'm sure I could get used to it, though. Not wild about the seat, but I don't dislike the back half of it as much as I did. Does the engine pull well from low revs in a high gear? Nick J
Give the seat a bit to break in. I’m 175 lbs and ride every couple days. It took mine about a month to soften to a point where I can take 2 hr rides no prob. Also recently upgraded the rear tire (stupid nail!) to the Michelin Road 6 which made a HUGE difference in cornering grip. Have fun with it!
That is a very valid point. This is the first brand new motorcycle I've ever owned so I've never broken in a seat myself before. Although admittedly I like the way the Corbin seat looks and I already have one on the way 😂
@@KevinCantDrum good for you. i got my new xsr900 last year and did about 7000km already. the seat was still a pain. i finally got it upholstered now. an by the way: i'm still in the honey moon phase with mine.
Do a comparison with the Z900RS cafe! its more canted forward than the standard version, has a great exhaust note and looks from factory too!
Thanks for the review on the new XSR 900. I really like that they come standard with cruise control Have you had the chance to try it out and any comments Cheers Glen
hehey I'm also a Kevin, I'm also tall and I also own and love this bike
Hell yeah man, let's start a club 😁
my only pet peeve I have is when I wave to other riders my left hand wonks into the mirror, awkward.. now I give people the thumbs up LOL.
😂😂😂
Flip them upside down
Nice 👍
Hi, I pick my XSR up in 3 weeks and can not wait based on all the vids. You mention yourself at 6'5 and the 2016 XSR not fitting you right. Can you please tell me how this fits you now after owning it for awhile. I'm 6'2. Cheers 🙏
It's of course a little small for me but I feel like I still fit. I'm probably the absolute biggest guy who can fit but it works for me. At Your height you may experience a lot of the same fitment but I believe you would be very happy. Seat will feel low but in a good way. Enjoy the bike man!
Hey! As a 6’4ft person myself , wondering, how’s your lower back feel on the xsr ?
So surprisingly enough I have two back injuries and had soreness on the first generation. XSR after about a 40 minute ride. I have ridden this for an hour and a half at a time with no lower back soreness. I think the tweaks to the rider triangle really did wonders.
I'm also honey mooning. Do you ever notice the bike going temporarily into 2nd pulling for a split second then going into neutral? It also does the same thing when I go into first from second. Maybe once or twice a ride. It happens less if I make a conscious effort when shifting those gears but it weirds me out. My r1 did something similar but not as often.
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Does your rmp on the dashboard light up green any time, mine hasn't. What gives.
I got 200 miles on it so far, and the only thing I dreaded was hitting any type of bumps on the road, my ass. Long live my ass.
Long love your ass, sir. The stock seat is definitely awful lol.
im considering switching my thruxton rs to the this new xsr900 🤔
It's a whole new world man. I have a scrambler 1200 and I love that engine but the character from Yamahas triple is unmatched for me.
Hello, I have a question, I started out on a cb500x/similar to the cb500f, im looking for my second, how do you feel about the power difference between the two cb500 and xsr900, is it to much, should i look at something in between(like 700ish)? Not as big as you but close, i have long arms so I get ya on that, thank you
I currenlty ride a 2019 z400, I find myself constantly at full throttle wishing there was some more top end acceleration on it. Also have put about 14k miles on the bike (Mostly corners). What would you say about this bike as a second bike. I see myself as decently mature to be able to keep in mode 3 and the rider aids up. or would this still be too much?
Anyone that complains about the seat needs to commute year round on a gsxr for 2 years. It will baptize you in pain and you will have an ass of steel like myself.
LOL
You're a glutton for punishment my man hahaha.
Or the guy that rode around the world four times!...on early model R1s, also the guy that rode to the North Pole on an 1st gen R1, they must have titanium asses.😆
Fast, brilliant engine, looks great, handles amazing, yet I found it so boring. Sold mine after 6 months.
I still find it a bit snatchy
How many bikes do you keep in the stable ?
I currently have three the new XSR900, the 22 triumph scrambler 1200 and I have a 2015 Honda Grom which is really more of a play toy and a teaching tool for all of my friends who want to learn. Lol
Should I get the 2019 with some mods or get this one used?
If you can find a second generation XSR used by all means go for it. I've had both of them and the new generation is a much more thought out bike.
Let the bike talk and not you.cant hear the engine and find a road you can actually open up the throttle
Wide open throttle on a brand new motorcycle whether or not you are familiar with it is not the greatest idea but I'll keep that in mind:)
11 minutes and we can't see the bike?Seems like a waste of bandwidth... despite the useful information.
You know I actually really appreciate your feedback. In hindsight, I probably should have started recording before hopping on the bike. I was just very excited from it being my first day, I'll keep that in mind for the next one!
@@KevinCantDrum
I really appreciate a good explanation on my comments.
Would you recommend this as a first bike?
I would not recommend this as a first bike. Probably too powerful even in rain mode. Maybe a good second bike after real good experience. I would say the xsr700 would make a good first bike for a mature rider.
Starting off on a smaller bike makes you a better rider, you can't safely explore the performance envelope of a large bike like this as a newby.