2022 Yamaha XSR900 Full Test and Review - The Fastest Retro Motorcycle? (XSR900 vs MT-09)
Vložit
- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Find us on Instagram:
www.instagram....
Thanks you for your comments! I do my best to keep up with them for the first few days after a video comes out, but due to the volume of comments on all of my videos, and to the general hustle and bustle of life, I must give up the fight after a while. If you are leaving a question four or more days after a video comes out I can't guarantee I'll see it, but perhaps one of my other viewers knows the answer and can help out. Thanks in advance to those who contribute and share their knowledge. Cheers and stay safe everyone!
Motorcycle Gear We Use:
Honda Oil Change Kit: amzn.to/3EKwjeZ
Tenere Oil Change Kit: amzn.to/2Zg8D1E
My Helmet: amzn.to/34sasHh
Brooke's Helmet: amzn.to/2RvdqFN
Brooke's Jacket: amzn.to/2XEJhYm
My Mesh Motorcycle Pants: amzn.to/2XxccO9
Brooke's Mesh Motorcycle Pants: amzn.to/3ehxoxy
Cardo Freecom 4+ Helmet Communication Units: amzn.to/2XJPRx9
Hitch Motorcycle Carrier: amzn.to/38o934T
Hitch Stabilizer: amzn.to/3b4LWP6
Tie-Down Straps: amzn.to/2VkR9f6
My Motorcycle Cover: amzn.to/2Xx43t3
Dry Bag for Camping: amzn.to/2V8sYSi
Camera Equipment Used For Video:
Canon SL2 DSLR Camera: amzn.to/3fwhWO0
Microphone: amzn.to/2zCW8Rn
Camera Bag: amzn.to/3e9igSm
Drone - DJI Mavic Air 2: amzn.to/3jtgYow
Iphone 10 XR
DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Gimbal: amzn.to/39TeYQo
GoPro Hero 3+
GoPro Hero 5 Black: amzn.to/2JW7ilL
GoPro Helmet Mount: amzn.to/2xpjGbe
Lavalier Lapel Microphone: amzn.to/3b1Rk5v
GoPro Hero 3+ Housing: amzn.to/2UWE6kS
GoPro Accessories Kit: amzn.to/34qeNuR
Editing Computer IMac: amzn.to/2WUVdDF
Editing Laptop: Macbook Pro 13 Inch: amzn.to/3mIMYJg
Editing Software: FinalCut Pro X
Contact Email: differentspokestv@gmail.com
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting / differentspokestv so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
#differentspokestv
I have owned over 30 European, American and British bikes over my life this far. I bought the new XSR900 and I couldn't be more impressed. It has a high standard of performance, fit, finish and character.
Yep, and you're lucky to get it in this colour. If the colour changes for next year it will be hard to beat this year's.
@@DifferentSpokesTV mine is the black, but the blue is stunning.
Just from a Retro soul stirring memory point of view, the kwacka gets the nod. I still have clear memories of when the 900s first came out and the incredible impact they had on the scene. Yoshimura, Rickman and many other frame,pipe,engine specialists turned themselves inside out,to make specialist parts,kits for these bikes- it was amazing. I’m sure I could tee up replacement flab ridding parts to get the weight down and still maintain the fundamental ,retro appearance of the bike.
I think this XSR is the kind of bike that in years to come people will realize that it was something special, even if they don't get it now.
I think the value will hold up better than the more modern naked bikes. Those tend to be disposable like older sport bikes these days. Classic looking bikes always get better resale.
@@DifferentSpokesTV thats right 👍 I would never sell them though. or drive at least 10 years! She has everything you need! electronic!
Just got my xsr900 on last Saturday. It does not disappoint!!!
Congrats and enjoy!
I just picked mine up a week ago Sunday. At first, I thought the frame looked too massive at the front and the swingarm looked extended. But over a couple of days the look grew on me. My track bike is a CBR600rr so at first, the XSR's rear tire felt like it was sweeping the road way back there. I could feel the difference in wheelbase length between the two bikes when intiating a turn, which really wasn't the case with my FZ8 vs. the CBR. That being said. After a couple hundred miles of break-in and some testing at an area I'm very familiar with, the XSR turns sharply and is very stable in a turn. In fact, the turn-in is sharper than I expected. Beauty is subjective, but I'm glad I grabbed the XSR vs. the MT09SP. I feel like I sit in the XSR and on top of the MT09SP. I already have a sport bike in the CBR, which I track at least 20 days a season. I didn't need another sport bike (although I will track the XSR once twice for the fun of it). I wanted most of what the CBR offers (especially a sweet motor) but with more comfort for multi-day trips. The electronics are nice, once you get used to them, and the cruise is the cat's meow. All in all, the bike is one hell of a value, in my opinion, for a real-world bike. Yes, you can buy a 200 bhp naked with all it's big-name components and cache, but really, how long can you keep the throttle pinned on the street. Just price it against anything similarly equipped and it just jumps out as one to give serious consideration.
Hey do you still have the xsr? I have had a gsxr 600 that I ride very spiritually. I’m moving away from sport bikes and want to make sure the xsr is still gonna give me adrenaline when I want it. What do you think?
I’d have to say the Kawasaki still gets my vote. That seat on the Yamaha should be replaced with a cowling, especially if you don’t carry a pilllion. Also a small bikini fairing would help smarten up the cockpit area.
Yeah that same shape of seat but as a cowling in that stunning blue would elevate the looks of the XSR to something truly special. As it stands though the Z900RS would be the one for me.
I agree with the fairing and the cowling and I'm sure the aftermarket will accommodate. I didn't like the seat in pictures but in real life it looks better.
@@gerardmontgomery280 man i traded my z900rs cafe in for a 22 xsr900. for my money the xsr is a much better, more fun bike. 50 pounds less, quickshifter, all the tech, much cheaper.. ride the two back to back if you havent.
😀
Currently the best value pure road bike on the Planet . Great review, cheers 👍
This is going to be my next step up after my R7
I like this new XSR, always been a fan despite really not liking the MT 09. That seat looks like someone stuck a Dutch wooden clog on the back 😂. I’d be curious about the comparison with the Kawi. Both are amazing looking bikes.
Fair enough! I didn't like the saddle when I saw it in pictures but in the flesh it actually looks better. Could put a cafe cowling over it.
Best all around value in its class. An excellent choice for city commuting to weekend getaways and canyon carving. As far as its looks, well, beauty is definitely in the eyes of the beholder. Yamaha has a definite winner with this motorcycle.
What a beautiful bike. I wish I could force myself to love the sound of an in-line triple or four. The sound of a v twin like a Ducati or Guzzi, or even a 270* twin like on the Bonnie’s just kickstarts my heart better.
I currently ride a 2023 MT 10. Here is why.
So a couple years ago I purchased a 2021 Kawasaki Z 900 RS café. A year later I put my butt on the 2022 MT 10 for a demo ride and realized I was on the wrong motorcycle.
The Z 900 was not the correct bike for me. The Z 900 RS café was a phenomenal machine however, after riding the 2023 MT 10, I knew right away I was on the wrong machine.
Long story short, I traded the Z 900 café for the 2023 MT 10 and have not looked back.
Anyways I did get a chance to demo the RSX 900. I could not be more impressed. It is fabulous from top to bottom. Either way, I’m gonna stick with my MT 10 :-)
I wish you would do a comparison between the XSR 900 and the Z900 RS.
probably my next bike, in black. The amount of bike for the price is hard to beat
Love the new xsr900, could be a replacement for my MT10sp in the future.
Nice review 👍
I wish this bike had been out back in January of 2022 when I bought my 2021 MT09 SP. I would liked to have seen it and given it a try. I bought the SP simply because it had cruise control. With that said the MT09 is one hell of a bike. The fun factor is off the chart. And I did put on a full Akrapovic exhaust. Oooohhhhh....THE SOUND IT MAKES!! In my book it is one of the best sounding engines ever. This will be your full time job soon. Another great video. Keep going!!
Nice! I'll tell you right now, you made the right decision. The suspension on the SP is better. This one is good but that Ohlins shock is spectacular.
@@DifferentSpokesTV I put 250 miles on the MT09 today. Simply spectacular! I just wish the MT had the XSR900's headlight. It's currently my favorite bike in the fleet. But then again the last one purchased usually is. Stay safe!
We need a video about that CAT !
Loving the sidepanels with Dzus fasteners. Classy touch.
Yeah, I was wondering what that's all about.
Nice comprehensive commentary
I love your video very good , i especially like the part of brotherhood and aknowledging other rider Despite what they ride, So often i see what i call modern day bikers totally ignore you, or if i'm on the XSR or Ducati a Harley won't say hi, but when i'm on my Harley the others ignore me. Personally i give everyone a wave especially learners, they need the encouragement and support from more experienced guys.
Your cat has a crush on this cutie🥳
An extra 2 1/2" makes a big difference, at least, that's what she said!
It also carries a bit more girth.
@@DifferentSpokesTV 🙄🤣👍
Brakes are not actually Nissin. Calipers are Advics front and Nissin rear, master cylinder is Brembo on both ends.
I've retro-fitted the shorter swingarms on both my last Yamahas, same here, I'm put the MT09 one on it, sharper steering in more important on Scottish roads than high speed stability! Would look great with RD350-N type bars, and green number boards stitched into the rear seat, like the bike it's based on, the TZR250 3M-A reverse cylinder, and the model after. Tank range is an annoyance, shame it doesn't have the Tracers capacity! Love it otherwise, the late '80's/early 90's TZR'S are still my favourite Yamahas, be nice to emulate them again,but with reliability!
As a former FJ09 owner, I have no doubt about the characteristics of this machine. Not in the market for a naked retro, kinda like the looks of the Kawi a little better IMO
18 year old me would've loved the MT09 but now at 40 it's the XSR900 or Kawasaki's Z900RS. I love that old school Kawi I4 but I'd say a triple is even more fun to play with.
I've reviewed the Z900 this year (not the RS) and can confirm that in a straight line the Kawi wins. However, the Yamaha's are both lighter and more nimble so it comes down to what you prefer.
Got my XSR900 last week and it already needs it's 500 mile maintenance -_-
Good bike, but not a fan of that styling that's why I got the CB100R Black Edition. But I know it appeals to many and for that price hard to argue.
Great video🔥
Thumbs up and much support from my side :)
Thanks for the visit! Much appreciated.
With regards to the xsr900 being the fastest retro... that's a yes and a no from me. The Honda cb1000r neo café has a bit of an identity crisis. It's not a full super-naked, and it's not a full retro. But if we consider it a modern classic which there is an argument for... it is by far the most powerful modern classic.
In terms of bang for buck in the modern classic genre, the xsr900 is THE bargain. Over a grand cheaper than the closest rivals - z900rs and Speed Twin. Plus more power.
The insurance way cheaper too. My insurance from z400 to xsr900 increased by around 200$ a YEAR!
Love the cat!
Good informative review. I'm looking forward to the comparison with the Kawasaki. Any canyon roads there to test them on?
No canyons but lost of twisties.
Am I the only one who hates bar end mirrors?
You’re not 🍻
… and what did the cat say ? 😀 Nice bike, good informative video. 👍
Converted😂
hi there!which would you say its better overall,this or the z900?
Check out the rumors of the the XSR900 GP.
Thanks, I'll look into it.
Dealers are charging 14+k OTD so not really as great of a deal as it seems
I find it pretty amazing how something so close to the most ideal motorcycle currently, has easily fixable flaws. Yamaha could have easily given it a decent turning angle, lock to lock. Yamaha could have easily given it a wider more legible screen. Yamaha could have easily given it a 17L tank, after 8 years of people complaining about it. These are easy fixes. They don't require some monumental redesign of expensive and difficult things.
I agree with you let's send Yamaha a massage and don't buy it then Yamaha corp will wake up in the usa market for MC .
I've owned both the Z900 and 2nd gen MT-09. In spite the better features with the Yamaha (cruise, IMU, TC, quick-shifter up/down), I prefer the Z900 for it's smoother engine, stable confidence inspiring chassis, bigger fuel range. Yes its more simple but the throttle control and flexibility of the way the power is delivered doesn't need traction control, it needs operator self control. Would I like a cruise control? Beyond a doubt. But I'm to the age and time in my life where if the bike doesn't fix stupidly glaring features, I'm not buying it. I've bought and lived with bikes over the years that frustrate me a lot over stuff that just shouldn't be a design feature, with apparently no explanation from manufacturers other than the design teams are negligent and short-sighted, or fools. These are experienced brands that have been around a VERY long time. I have much less tolerance over these things anymore.
Good points.
Your cat is so damn beautiful
Hmmmm dream garage , this bike sits next to my sporty , bonni , and z 900rs but realistically ill take the kawi over this . I do feel though this is a fantastic motorcycle . Thanks for the video.
You're welcome. I like the Kawi too but it's a lot heavier. Haven't ridden it yet but have a feeling that this bike will do better in the bends.
@@DifferentSpokesTV I believe you will be correct about that .
Hi, great video. Thanks. How comfortable (or not) is the XSR 900 ?. I want a new bike, and it must be comfortable bike for me and my wife, is the passenger seat comfortable ?.
How do you compare it with the cb1000r? Also if you have tye money would you get the older XSR900 with some mods or go for the new generation?
Love the blue with the gold wheels! Great video. 😊
Thank you 🤗
Exactly, the MT09 headlight is Fugly.
Can I get it with the cat?
You have to ask your local dealer if he can throw one in. No promises.
@@DifferentSpokesTV
I hope you get a chance to try the Kawasaki Z 900 RS. I think XSR will be the faster bike, but I also think that ride will feel different between the two bikes as the engines are very different. Curious to hear your thoughts afterwards.
I think Kawasaki Canada has one in the press fleet so I'll have to find time to get it.
I own the XSR900 previous model and tried the new Z900. Both engines are absolutely different. The Yamaha engine is always ready to rev. It is more sporty and nervous. The XSR engine es smooth, but the Kawasaki 's four cylinder revs more regularly and it is smooth like silk. However, I would choose the three cylinder engine of the Yamaha because its intense acceleration, high torque feeling and lighter weight. Yamaha suspension is very stiff, nor is the Z900. Both are phenomenal bikes, more comfortable the Z, more sporty the XSR. By the way, XSR consumption is very low (I do 65 mpg) and maintenance costs are pretty reasonable (100€ for the 10.000 km scheduled maintenance).
It’s OK, let me know what I can do to help you :-)
I will happily admit that I do not like the looks of this bike but it is a huge improvement over the MT.
I would buy it though if it came with the cat tank-warmer though. Is that a special option for those cold Canadian winters?
You'll have to talk to your local dealer about that. I can't promise anything.
Still can’t find one to sit!
The XSR900 looks appropriate for Canadian 2-lane highways. How about California canyon roads?
I just rode it home for 3 hours today on mostly twisty roads. Pretty good.
How tall are you??
Wish he added this also...
They could go all in and choose rectangular led headlight istead of round
RD350N?
Yes...
Retro? What's retro about it? Everything about it is modern.
I have a 2018. They’re absolute hooligans!
Yeah, they look like a retro but definitely don't ride like it. Not a sedate experience.
In my opinion there is nothing retro about the bike. the bikes got a modern engine. modern frame, modern brakes and suspension. so the seat has a hump in the back and it has a round headlight. that doesn't make it retro in my eyes. The Kawasaki Z900 RS is close to retro. I took the XSR 900 for a test ride. I forgot how insane that engine is. power right off of the line. but its not a bike you want to relax on. there is something about the bike that makes you want to use the engine. yes you can ride at low rpm's. but you will still be revving it once in a while in situation where you can get in trouble fast. I am tossed between getting this bike or something with less power that you can use the power more often. I want to check out the Suzuki GSX8s when it hits the dealer. and the Honda Hornet. or maybe check out the Triumph speed twin 1200. but I also want to try the new Street triple 765, I also want to try the Honda CB1000r. and Kawasaki z900 RS. at this point I am not sure what direction I want to go. all the bikes I listed are allot more money where I live. the Yamaha XSR 900 cost around $13,525 if I translate the money to dollars. but all the other bikes I mentioned are also over priced. but the ones that have been out a while I find really clean ones second hand. but not the XSR.
I’m not tempted to trade in my xsr for this new one, but it’s nice. I love the cruise addition, but not much else. Don’t need the tracer swingarm, or lower seat and longer reach. It’s obvious that they’re targeting a newer audience than previous buyers, but that’s okay. It’s pretty cool. 👍👍🇨🇦
For me to be in Yamaha is going to have to install a cafe fairing and maybe cowl cover on pillion area of the seat. I seriously cant stomach naked motorcycles and I dont understand the reluctance of manufacturers to AT LEAST offer fairings and cowls aftermarket! Seriously?? I truly believe they are missing the boat on this.....and then when a company DOES fit a cafe fairing like the Kawi Zed cafe bike I think it is mainly to make up for being so lacking otherwise! Similar with Honda 1100 cafe twin really nice looking but rather porky and low power...sorry I just insist on getting it ALL which I believe an XSR SP with fairing and cowls WOULD deliver WHY the reluctance? I simply refuse to believe many people would want the naked if they had a faired option....come on it CANT be that much more expensive to produce! Some extra brackets and painted plastic ad a windscreen? Might add a few hundred to production cost? I am boycotting until I get what I want
Compared to the xsr900 2019, does it worth the extra money?
Yes I just bought it and has a completely different feel to the old bike.. Plus the tech pack and quick shifter make a huge difference
Id say .....put the Yamaha cp3 in the z900 rs.....best engine coupled with the best retro moderno design
Fair enough!
Wtf was that guitar bullshit 😂
My triumph’s ugly relative
I might be in the minority here...but, this bike is fugly. It was before...and it still is. The lines don't work. The tank and frame up near the forks look mismatched and cobbled together. The seat and side panels are ill proportioned. Might have a great engine...but....
I like the colors they blend and contrast well but now that I sit and stare at it I tend to agree with you and those colors actually hide things. Thought it was just the headlight but the more I look yes, it's a cobbled mismatch of higgledy-piggledy lines.
I mean, it's still prettier than the MT09...
Just an unfaired TZR250, somewhere between the 3-MA and the following model...if you know your Yamahas, you'll get it...those two and the original R7 WSB bike, are the best looking Yamahas ever made, beautiful (outline is roughly the same).
The katana and cb1000r+ are the fastest retro bike
2021 looks better
it feels silly to call this thing retro. the lines are retro and that's basically where it ends.
Wouldn't the fastest retro be the CB1000R?
You can’t. Gas station planning required.
Definitely, especially if you live in an area where they're sparse.
yeah, that seat is not right. and why is yamaha obsessed with drilling holes in headlight brackets. othewise it's miles better looking than the mt.
I said the same thing before I saw the seat in the flesh, but up close, somehow it works. Someone will probably make a bikini fairing and cowling for the back seat to turn it into a proper cafe.
Nice except afterthought headlight and bracket stolen from a John Deere and slapped on in desperation to get home.
My thought exactly!
😝
I'd put a small fairing on that thing if I was buying.
I really want to like the XSR, and I think it is a fantastic bike to ride. However, the seat on the 2022 model is just way too ugly. I am also not a big fan of that large frame and swing arm. Just too much 'in your face'. And call me old-fashioned but I cannot get used to those hidden under-engine exhausts.
The seat looks better in the flesh but I'll agree with you on the exhaust. The old one looked better.
It's just... so goofy looking. It's like the designers got bored halfway through and just did whatever they needed to get a bike out. The previous model had a clean, muscular and simultaneously retro and futuristic look to it. Sucks because I really considered buying one.
Get that cat off the paint!
Yammys never look finished these days.
The xsr700 looks way better. Hate that seat.
After Kawasaki gorgeous Z900RS This Yamaha is ugly.The design doesn't flow and looks like bunch of parts slabbed toghter without much overall concept.No thanks savings for Z900RS
2023 xsr 900 Yamaha is so ugly come on Yamaha bring back the xsr 900 2019-21mc.
Why do you type like a Chinese person who just learned english?
The XSR is a bit less ugly than the MT-09, which means it's still mostly ugly. Yamaha should fire its entire design department, as should Suzuki.
Nope...opticians?
Good looking motorcycle? Lol
In 2022 with a water cooled motor yes.
@@michaelhayward7572 what does a water cooled motor have to do with the looks? You special or something? The new xsr is fugly
This motorcycle literally looks like everything else in the market. Ugly thing.
@@DB-sd3cw no, but i do understand motorcycle design and air and water cooled design differences.
You looked at the latest Ducati Monster compared to an Evo 1100?
And i don't denigrate people with a different pov.
Thank you Yamaha for making the ugliest motorcycle in the world.
I like this new XSR, always been a fan despite really not liking the MT 09. That seat looks like someone stuck a Dutch wooden clog on the back 😂. I’d be curious about the comparison with the Kawi. Both are amazing looking bikes.