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Retro2025 · Yamaha

XSR900

A crackling CP3 triple dressed in eighties race livery.

Starting price

$10,499

Our rating

★★★★★★★★★★4.7
Yamaha XSR900

117 hp

Max power

230 km/h

Top speed

3.5 s

0–100 km/h

193 kg

Kerb weight

The short version

Is the XSR900 for you?

Best for riders chasing a characterful, tech-laden retro roadster.

  • 890 cc CP3 triple
  • Six-axis IMU
  • Standard quickshifter
Colours:Legend BlueMidnight Black

Pros

  • Addictive triple soundtrack
  • Sharp, agile handling
  • Rich electronics suite

Cons

  • Firm stock seat
  • Snatchy low-speed fuelling

Full specifications

Engine

Displacement
890 cc
Configuration
Inline-3, DOHC 12-valve
Max power
117 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Max torque
93 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Gearbox
6-speed, quickshifter

Performance

Top speed
230 km/h
0–100 km/h
3.5 s
Economy / range
19 km/l
Kerb weight
193 kg

Chassis & Brakes

Frame
Controlled-fill die-cast aluminium
Front suspension
41 mm KYB inverted, fully adjustable
Rear suspension
Link-type monoshock, adjustable
Front brake
Dual 298 mm, 4-piston radial
Rear brake
Single 245 mm
Tyres
Bridgestone Battlax S22

Dimensions

Seat height
810 mm
Fuel / battery
14 L
Wheelbase
1495 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

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