While the overall riding posture is sporty, Yamaha didn’t make it too aggressive at the expense of riding comfort. To this end, Yamaha added a thicker seat to provide the rider with more support.
Which brings us back to the point of what the XSR900 GP is not: a YZF-R9 supersport. Will we ever see the R9? That still seems likely, considering Yamaha has already designed logos for it. Some of the chassis changes to the XSR900 GP also suggest Yamaha is preparing for an ever sportier CP3 model.
A blend of iconic 1980s Grand Prix nostalgia and the very latest in technology. The XSR900 GP embodies the spirit of Yamaha’s racing past and embraces modern day performance to become the ultimate Sport Heritage model.
With a look reminiscent of the YZR500 ridden to victory by iconic Yamaha racers in the ’80s and ’90s, the XSR900 GP is a celebration of Yamaha’s racing pedigree like never seen before. The YZR Grand Prix racer inspired front fairing and seat hump evoke memories of the Golden Era of Grand Prix racing - a true tribute to some of the most iconic race bikes of Yamaha’s past.Don’t be fooled by the heritage style - underneath the bodywork lies the latest in cutting-edge, Yamaha technology resulting in a truly capable machine that thrills with each twist of the throttle. The latest in braking and suspension components enhance the ride, while integrated riding modes and an extensive electronics package raise the bar even further.
It’s a long-standing truism that nostalgia sells, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the motorcycling world, where special editions are rolled out seemingly monthly in homages to a manufacturer’s past golden eras. The latest in that string of celebratory models is Yamaha’s new XSR900 GP, which trades on Team Blue’s racing successes of the 1980s and ‘90s with a stunning retro-flavored livery that’s underpinned by some of the brand’s most modern technology.
Based on the standard XSR900 from Yamaha’s Sport Heritage line, the new GP variant also carries over the welcome updates the 2022 base model received, including refreshed styling, more responsive chassis, and new IMU-enable rider aids.
21 окт 2024
