Yamaha XSR900 is a neo-retro[5][6] standard Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM),[1] which uses an 847 cc (51.7 cu in) transverse inline-triple engine. Introduced in 2016, the XSR900 is derived from Yamaha's MT-09 (known as FZ-09 in North America).
 2016 Yamaha XSR900 (Aluminum) | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Yamaha XSR |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 847 cc (51.7 cu in) liquid-cooled DOHC inline 3-cylinder 4- stroke; 12 valves |
| Bore / stroke | 78.0 mm × 59.1 mm (3.07 in × 2.33 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Power | 86 kW (115 hp) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed)[1] 76.7 kW (102.8 hp) @ 9,980 rpm (rear wheel)[2] |
| Torque | 88 N⋅m (65 lb⋅ft) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed)[1] 80.5 N⋅m (59.4 lb⋅ft) @ 8,460 rpm (rear wheel)[2] |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Suspension | FRONT: 41 mm Inverted Telescopic Fork adjustable rebound damping and preload (5.4 in.) wheel travel REAR: Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping (5.1 in.) wheel travel |
| Brakes | Front Dual 298 mm (11.7 in) discs Rear Single 245 mm (9.6 in) disc |
| Tires | FRONT: Bridgestone Battlax S20F 120/70ZR17 REAR Bridgestone Battlax S20R 180/55ZR17 |
| Rake, trail | 25.0 degrees - 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 144 cm (56.7 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 208 cm (81.7 in) W: 82 cm (32.1 in) H: 114 cm (44.9 in) |
| Seat height | 83 cm (32.7 in) |
| Weight | 429.9 lb (195.0 kg)[3] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| Related | Yamaha XSR700 / FZ-09 |
Background
editYamaha brought the XSR900 to market in 2016, releasing it in two variants worldwide.
The first, a variant uses a yellow and black paint scheme with a gold-colored inverted fork. This paint scheme is a 60th Anniversary Edition first used on other Yamaha models in 2015, such as the YZF-R1, to commemorate Yamaha's 60 years of racing heritage, which began in 1955.[7][8] and strongly resembles the classic "speed block"[9] design popularized by Kenny Roberts in the 1970s.[10] The second variant uses a more muted aluminum tank over black frame and black inverted fork.[11] (See Photo)
The Yamaha XSR900 and MT-09 share the same 847 cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline three-cylinder engine with a 120° crankshaft. The engine has a power output of 115 hp (86 kW) @ 10,000 rpm and 65 lb⋅ft (88 N⋅m) @ 8,500 rpm.[1] Motorcyclist got a tested 1/4 mile time of 11.07 seconds at 122.33 mph (196.87 km/h).[2] The XSR incorporated several new features, including user-changeable throttle control mappings, a new engine control unit, antilock braking system, multiple traction control modes, and stiffened suspension.
Model updates
editLittle changed from the 2016 model; the 2017 XSR900 featured updated tires (the s20 Bridgestone Battlax tires on the 2016 model were discontinued), and revised paint schemes varied according to the market:
- In the USA - Titanium Blue[12]
- In Canada - Blue and Black[13]
- In the UK - Garage Metal, Rock Slate, and Midnight Black[14]
In November 2016, Yamaha announced the 2017 XSR900 Abarth,[15] a limited-edition "Sport Heritage café racer special". Yamaha collaborated with Abarth, an Italian brand from the car-racing world. The Abarth's specification comprises a carbon-fibre nose cowl and a rear seat cowling, handlebars that are low-slung 'clip-on style',[16][17] rear-sets, traction control, a slipper clutch, and an Akrapovic titanium exhaust.[18][19] Production of the XSR900 Abarth is to be only 695 units, and each bike is to have a numbered aluminium "authenticity plaque". Yamaha's novel marketing strategy to promote the Abarth prohibited intending buyers from placing an advance order; instead, those who wished to be one of the first 95 to own an Abarth had to make an online bid at 13.00 hr on January 17, 2017. The remaining 600 bikes were to be sold conventionally through dealers.[20][21]
The 2018 models and onwards support the OEM QuickShifter from Yamaha (OEM Part number BS2-E81A0-V0-00), earlier models need a third-party QS. The support for QS can be checked by turning on the ignition, and a QS indicator should be flashing by in the instrument cluster beside the gear indicator.
Awards
editOn its release, the 2016 XSR900 received journalistic praise, and it gained several awards, including Cycle World's 2016 Best Middleweight Street Bike[22] and G-Mark's 2016 Good Design Award.[23]
References
edit- ^ a b c d MacDonald, Sean (June 9, 2016). "The Yamaha XSR900 Is More Than Meets The Eye". Cycle World. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ a b c Adams, Bradley (August 29, 2016). "BMW R nineT vs. Harley-Davidson Roadster vs. Triumph Thruxton R vs. Yamaha XSR900 - COMPARISON TEST". Motorcyclist. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Yamaha XSR900 Sport Heritage Motorcycle - Photo Gallery, Video, Specs, Features, Offers, Inventory and more". yamahamotorsports.com. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "2017 Yamaha XSR900 Sport Heritage Motorcycle - Photo Gallery, Video, Specs, Features, Offers, Inventory and more". yamahamotorsports.com. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Cycle World's Best Middleweight Streetbike of 2016: Yamaha XSR900". Cycle World. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ Kunitsugu, Kent (November 16, 2015). "2016 Yamaha XSR900 First Look". Sport Rider. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ Tibu, Florin (23 March 2015). "Vintage Racing Liveries Look Good on the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1". AutoEvolution. AutoEvolution. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ Tibu, Florin (23 March 2015). "Vintage Racing Liveries Look Good on the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1". Autoevolution. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ "Yamaha Speed Block Graphics". OilySmudges. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ "Column vol.17 - race". Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "2016 Yamaha XSR900 Sport Heritage Motorcycle - Specs, Prices". yamahamotorsports.com. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sp.../models/xsr900 [dead link]
- ^ "Yamaha Motor Canada". yamaha-motor.ca. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Yamaha Motor UK".
- ^ Yamaha UK web release
- ^ "Limited Edition Yamaha XSR900 Abarth unveiled". MCNews.com.au. November 8, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "XSR900 Abarth". Yamaha UK. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ MacDonald, Sean (November 7, 2016). "The 2017 Yamaha XSR900 Abarth Puts The Racer In Cafe Racer". Cycle World. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Motor Cycle News 9 Nov 2016, page 20
- ^ Motor Cycle report
- ^ "Ride Apart" report
- ^ "BEST MIDDLEWEIGHT STREETBIKE: Yamaha XSR900". Cycle World. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Yamaha XSR900 selected for 2016 Good Design Best 100 - Responsejp (Motor cycle/entertainment / events )". responsejp.com. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
