Yamaha XSR900 GP Review: As Good As It Looks?

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[NBMBC]

Proves that a great looking bike and reliable one can be sold at a reasonable price unlike Ducati who think they can charge what ever for just a paint job, best looking bike out there at the moment.

[GregDittman]

Yamaha needs to bring this bike to the USA

[jimzenglish]

Saw one last weekend, looks even more impressive in the flesh. You can get that brilliant CP3 engine in so many formats now to suit your taste. And this will be only improved next year with the R9.

[ianbaker]

Had mine 3 weeks now and only drawback is riding position on long rides if you get stuck in town traffic. On the open road it’s amazing and those looks make it a magnet for crowds of admirers wherever you go

[dannyperfect]

Finally! Someone who really understands what this bike is all about...which is more than can be said for MCN.

[commentguy]

Love the design on this one man...Yamaha rarely fails to amaze me with their colours and designs

[ozyrob]

It's a beauty. I love it but my old back wouldn't. Another reason to wish I was 30 years younger.

[tsubodzuka]

I really hope the XSR900 GP sets off a new retro racer trend from the rest of the industry. I'd love to see a Rothmans themed Honda.

[snipereps]

this bike reminds me so much of the trx850 which was a wonderful bulletproof and ultra sporty bike of the time. It looks amazing

[seanys]

Yamaha is kicking some goals this year. 🎉

[jasonk]

The want is strong with this. I'd love it in blue and yellow to remind me of my old TZR 125.

[Saucey]

yeah this bike is amazing, I hope we eventually get it in the US because it's stunning. I don't know how practical it is with the clip ons and tiny headlight, but I'd love to put this kit on my standard XSR900

[jlore]

That is an amazing looking bike. Wow, well done to Yamaha! Thanks for sharing these details.

[TommieTrumper-TFC]

Well done Yam it’s excellent. It’s a road racer looking retro cool without breaking your back or your bank! Good review Bob 👍

[hokiecolt]

I want an XSR GP SP! Please Yamaha bring it the United States! Great video!

[Kai-Lo]

I rode the 24 MT-09 the XSR900 and the GP all back to back.

The 09 was my favourite the GP is actually less aggressive still comfortable 😂 and the 900 is right in the middle.

[nsr]

An SP version with Brembo stylema calipers, with better Brembo brake like a RCS19, ohlins/kayaba suspension from the and an exhaust slip-on that keeps the current profile (i.e. decat

Quite sure Y's Gear Japan will come up with a 1980's Suzuka 8hr livery, the Tech-21 Shisheido or a full-on OW-01 lookalike bodywork.

[niospartan]

Looks like the peak late 80s early 90s sport bikes.

[jacobedgell]

This thing is hands down the coolest bike out this year

[joshuahaniel]

Such a beautiful machine. It was a love at first sight the very first time I saw this motorcycle in this very channel.