The new 2022 XSR900 combines Yamaha technology with retro style.
Since the launch of the Yamaha MT-09 in 2022, Yamaha enthusiasts have been looking forward to the improved Yamaha XSR900. The new XSR900 uses the same formula as the MT-09 parts, giving the bicycle a retro style. The new XSR900 is equipped with the same CP3 triple engine and aluminum frame, supplemented by a racing-style fuel tank, simple side panels and hidden taillights, bringing a retro feel to the whole bike.
Many motorcycle enthusiasts like XSR900 because it is a naked car. The naked car is a kind of all-rounder, without any specific functions, but suitable for all kinds of riding. XSR900 has all the characteristics of a high-quality naked car, with a retro style, a decent upright position and the safety features necessary for a modern bicycle.
The 2022 XSR900 has a new subframe, but it still has an exposed appearance that quickly attracts the eye. Yamaha takes care of modern electronics by providing full LED lighting, a 3.5-inch display and a 6-axis IMU. XSR comes with the same cast alloy Deltabox frame. This lighter Deltabox chassis and swaged wheels help reduce weight by more than 4 pounds. The 2022 Yamaha XSR900 feels like a much-needed update to traditional bicycles to match the poles set by modern bicycles.
The 2022 Yamaha XSR900 is different from the previous model because it replicates the style of the 80s. The new Deltabox frame using MT-09 looks more muscular. The chassis is not a complete copy of the MT-09 because the new XSR900 has a longer swing arm and its wheelbase has been increased from 56.7 inches to 58.9 inches, which inevitably increases the length from 81.7 inches to 84.8 inches. The subframe of the XSR900 sits perfectly above the new rocker arm and cafe-racing-style seats, giving it a unique and sporty appearance.
In addition, the new XSR900 has a fully adjustable front suspension setting with KYB inverted forks, rear single shock absorbers and 17-inch swaged wheels. It also has a 30 mm lower head tube, which provides a more sporty feel and higher comfort when cornering. All of these are supplemented by tilt-sensitive traction control, slip control system and front wheel lift control system to help enhance the riding experience.
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Very similar to the MT-09, the XSR900 uses a new Deltabox frame, which has a more muscular appearance than the former. Yamaha still maintains the traditional feel associated with each XSR900, while the new flatter and wider fuel tanks, still round headlights, now have LED lighting and hidden taillights. These styling choices are a return to the racing style bicycles of the 80s. XSR900 does have two different color options, but there is no doubt that Legendary Blue occupies the center position.
The styling option also brings a better quality feel to the bike through drilled fork covers, forged brake pedals, rod end mirrors, aluminum rear bottom plates and machined headlight brackets. As part of its sports heritage lineup, the XSR900 does look very elegant in the midnight black decoration, while the legendary blue is a tribute to Yamaha’s rich Grand Prix history, because the XSR900 itself is a tribute to the most popular Yamaha Elsie in the 80s . In addition, the bike’s new ergonomic design includes a longer swing arm to a lower head tube for a more aggressive appearance.
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Although the 2022 Yamaha XSR900 is a revised version of its predecessor, it feels far ahead. The new XSR900 includes full LED lighting, a 3.5-inch TFT screen and many high-quality touches around the motorcycle. XSR900 is also equipped with Yamaha's new 890cc cross-plane crankshaft three-cylinder engine, which can produce greater power and a more powerful and linear torque curve. The bike has also modified most of the main components, such as pistons and connecting rods to the crankshaft, camshaft and crankcase. All of these have been re-developed to make the bike lighter.
The new 2022 Yamaha XSR900 also uses a newly designed air intake system that provides air ducts of different cross-sections and lengths to make the induced noise more harmonious. In addition, the air intakes located on both sides of the fuel tank provide the rider with a clearer sense of acceleration at medium and high speeds. In addition, the 6-axis IMU is also part of the new MT-09, and the new ECU includes various rider assistance functions. The new XSR900 has a tilt-sensing traction control system, a sliding control system, a front wheel lift control system, and a brake control system with tilt-sensing ABS. Riders can indeed choose to adjust them to their liking or turn them off completely.
The 2022 Yamaha XSR900 is an easy choice for motorcycle enthusiasts who are looking for a retro-style bicycle that can be ridden in modern times. XSR900 has a new revision and a lower price increase than last year, making it an attractive choice for most people. The XSR900 is not a true retro bicycle like the Yamaha Bolt, but it is faster and lighter than the latter. Yamaha has done an excellent job of providing bicycles with modern technology, while respecting Yamaha's 80s racing tradition.
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