2024 Yamaha XSR900 Review | More fun than the XSR900 GP?

I've never ridden a Yamaha before, but the XSR900 looked a good place to start with its natty Marboro-not-Marlboro paint scheme and 119 horsepower CP3 triple. I'd heard a lot about this motor over the years so was keen to try it. Did it live up to the hype? Jump aboard and find out!

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[RazloTPD]

Picked up my XSR 900 on Friday and I love it. I'm only 5ft 3, so the seat height of even the GP version is too tall for me. 810mm is the most I can handle. Given that limitation, the XSR900 is possibly the best bike I've ever owned. Smooth and comfortable, and I can still get the ball of a foot down when I stop. I don't see it popping up in too many videos these days, so thanks for reviewing it. Keep up the great work :)

[shaunluetich]

I couldn’t agree more with your observations! Thats why I bought one! Thankyou for not wasting too much time on specs and instead focusing on how the bike makes you feel….appreciate that. Subscribed.

[neilius]

I’ve owned one others for a year or so and your review sums up my experience with it. An awesome bike, good for around town but then loads of fun on weekend drives too. A sensible sitting position though the seat lacks some cushioning. Glad you enjoyed it..!

[curbjumper]

I have 2500km on my 2024 XSR900; I previously owned two first-gen models, a 2016 & a 2018, as well as a XSR700, MT07, and about 42 other bikes since 1969 😀 (I am 60).
The 2024 is a superior motorcycle from a rideability standpoint, yet is still a traffic-punishing, hooligan machine when I so desire it to be.
Anything we buy will be outdated by one to four model years down the road, so it is important to buy what fits your riding style and appeals to your perception of what a motorcycle should look like.
That being said, anyone who criticizes a motorcycle before twisting the throttle, may be missing out.. and certainly this is true in the case of the second gen XSR900.

[colingarrett]

This sxr 900 in my opinion value for the money performance looks it must be the best bike around 1000cc on the road I want one good review col

[philelsey]

Just an honest review: What a refreshing change

[mikehannan]

Nice Review Mr Mid-Life-Crisis, I hope to see more! I decided on the 2023 Blue version. As you said, it's got the engine, handling, low weight, flickability, electronics, and comfortable riding position! What more could you want...um...erhem a comfortable seat perhaps, yes indeed that was the first mod, some aftermarket Corbin leather cusioning for the aging rear end.😅

[Nathan-merv]

The handle, the functioning vlog, so on. I feel like I just stumbled across my more successful Euro doppelganger. Good review

[williamclarke]

Your review was spot on. An everyday man's honest opinion! I think it's pretty much a perfect everyday sport bike. I'm hoping to purchase a Tracer 9 GT+ for touring. Yamaha has a unicorn here. I hope they don't mess it up. Cheers.

[Mraldo]

Nice articulate ride impression, thanks. Because of this, I have subscribed

[teethhuller]

I was so pleasantly surprised to discover these bikes come with cruise control!!

[leanit]

This bike has seriously good fundamentals. It brings the goods on the backroads. I have owned a couple of MT10s, three R1s, amongst countless other bikes over the last 48 years or riding, dirt, street, and track. Only real downsides are 1) compact ergonomics if you are a large rider 2) the ECU seems to intervene with the power output in the lower gears.

The engine is sweet, the brakes and suspension are good, and the chassis has the stability of the R1 and MT10. Good electronics, cruise control, stock tires, and very slick quick shifter. I really like its slimness and light feeling compared to the MT10.

[imunknownsource]

Thanks for the review.... That colour remind me about Marlboro

[marcthomas]

Good review bud. I am about your age at 47 and havent ridden since I had kids 20 years ago....but i am buying one of these beautiful machines hopefully next year. Perfect mix of low end torque and top end hp with ~120hp peak. Upright riding position and wheelies anytime I feel like it on a bike that I find beautiful. Tail tidy on the arse end...yoshimura exhaust and an ECU flash makes these things literally the perfect motorcycle to me. They make nice aftermarket mirrors that go down instead of sticking out so far as well...honestly i would prefer to just have the mirrors that stick up from an MT09. So many ways to customize this bike. Hello from Charlotte, NC USA on this 4th of July!! Liked and subscribed

[Andybarlow-yt]

Fantastic machines these CP3 motors are really on a different level👍👍🏍🏍I test rid a demo recently and boy was I impressed! I had the early XSR900 and thinking of chopping in my MT-10 for one of these in red and white.. we’ll see👌👌🤔🤔🤔🏍🏍🏍🏍

[radekprusa]

TBH Im kinda surprised with your comments on comfort and suspension. I had the bike for 4 days and I found the suspension very hard and harsh (it was in factory setting), it was working well just on the smooth roads otherwise it was jumping like a goat. And the seat... it was just wooden plank.

[yetidamo]

Hey Dan. Good to see you. I opened this as I watch a lot of motorcycling videos. Immediately recognised you. I'm the Damian who used to work with Tim Davies at Bromley Bikes. I'm also a convert to motorbikes, only had my full licence a couple of years. Still riding mtb, in fact I'm off to Morzine in a couple of weeks. Hope you're good - looking well. You've gain a follow 👍

[markhall]

If it runs anything like my '23 XSR9 it's THE Garage Jewel! Love the Frame/Engine integrated look, GP version not so much. Many people have the Reflash you need to put the cherry on top. I have dual can dominator pipes, but frankly the stock sounds great and worth only a couple HP. I'd say the Pipes are totally optional. Enjoy!

[yahoodlums]

The headlight mounts should be blacked out

[admireinspire]

I've had mine with a full exhaust since the second day i had it but your take off sequence and that intake sound makes me miss the stock experience a little.