I just find it hilarious that a company that started off selling motorcycle gear is putting out better motorcycle content and reviews than companies that have been doing NOTHING but motorcycle reviews since their inception (MCN, I'm looking at you).
Great review! I like that you can pick apart the good and the bad. Too many reviewers seem like they're worried about pissing off the manufacturer. I do wish the FZ09 had the upgrades as I like that styling better.
My 1st bike I ever rode and now own is the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. A much more powerful bike than the XSR900, if you have self control and restraint the buy any bike you can afford.
The FZ-09 has the Puig Naked New Generation Windscreen and Koso LED Turn Signals. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/puig-naked-new-generation-windscreen-yamaha-fz-09-2014-2015 *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/koso-led-turn-signals
the mentality of "this bike would have been bad for me as a new rider" is an opinion. Not everyone on the internet is a 16-25 year old with more money than brains.
The production quality of this review is through the roof, so many parts just put a big ol smile on my face! And here i was expecting a run of the mill review, I love it, so well made :D!
I'm considering switching up from my ZX6R to the XSR900. I love the retro look, the comfort of upright seating and a little more power. I'm pretty sure I could ride this bike, look good doing it but also still kick some ass in the corners.
To me the term retro doesn't apply to the XSR range - they look 100% modern to my eyes. I quite like them though, it's kind of its own thing and doesn't look too contrived or desperately 'cool'.
I love the intro scene. Nice nod to the Good Fellas continuous scene flow. :) You guys have a very talented team out. Dope production as usual! 👏🏽 Oh yeah, love the XSR900! Totally my style of a bike.
Definitely my favorite review from revzilla I have seen. maybe crossed the corny-ness line just a hair a couple of time but that's fine. I happen to be in the market for an xsr900 after having been commuting on my fz07 the last year and half about. very cool guys keep it up.
Top notch review guys! I love my XSR900! Only my second bike I've ever owned and I upgraded from a ninja 300. Fun little bike but the power wasn't there. I have to admit, the power of the XSR was a bit getting used to but thankfully the traction control, rider modes and ABS technology are there to save my ass! 😂
I really have to give Revzilla props for work they put into every video. They are fantastic. I'm sure most of the guys looking at this video chuckled when Lemmy threw his hair back after removing his helmet; then he ditched Spurge! Funny as hell.
Outstanding! Review wise, video wise and even business wise! I can feel the passion you have for what you do. I'm a videographer too and you guys are making me think to move to Philly and be part of this awesomeness. Keep in motion!
Damn it men!! This video is so fucking awesome, funny and entertaining at the same time that I can only say "CONGRATULATIONS TO EACH MEMBER OF THE REVZILLA TEAM!!" AMAZING JOB!! Thumbs up for the fantastic video quality and keep up the unbelievable reviews you are making these days. From Villa Dolores - Córdoba - Argentina
Good review, but I do tire of people being so concerned for the new rider on a bike with too much power. My first bike was a 600cc ninja and i topped that thing out the first week i had it. Common sense and knowing your limits is what keeps you alive, not lower hp.
I've said it with every video, you guys make the BEST reviews online, from product info, to editing, to camera work, all of it is great. So fun to watch, and very informative!
"Plenty of power, plenty of torque." The torque IS the power. And the power IS the torque. It's literally the same thing. ... Two engines, one making 50 nm, the other 100 nm (for simplicity totally flat across whole rev range). One revs to 10K, the other to 5K. Giving the first double the gear reduction in the drive train... And you have two engines with same power output and same "grunt"... and feeling the same (apart from the noise part of the things) the only difference is that one will read / run double the RPM. And yet one has "half the toque!".... geeez stop the nonsense already. Torque and power go hand in hand.
When I saw your first bike review on the Scout I thought it was awesome. Best bike review I had watched. I've enjoyed all subsequent reviews as well. However, this one blows them away. I loved this. the format, the review itself, the humor, all of it. More of this PLEASE!
2 of the best reviewers on the internet.... or anywhere...period. I dont even own a motorcycle anymore but can , and do, watch RevZilla reviews for hours....
1966muskie Check out Power Drift, out of India. Those guys are doing some great things, too! The more people we have like Lemmy and Spurg, and our friends over at Power Drift, the stronger the world of motorcycling becomes. It's a great time to be a fan of two wheels!
This is the first video I've instinctively hit the thumbs up on. Great mix of comedy and information. Also the two presenters have really great synergy which makes it feel like you are standing there talking with them, rather than them reading off a script to you.
Keep these coming! I got my XSR about 3 weeks ago. I love it. Yesterday someone stopped to look at it and called it a "real work for art". I'm nowhere near a racer type rider, but I will take this on the track for the thrill of it. Soon.
Best motorcycle reviews on youtube. So nice to have some people reviewing who dont pull punches and offer non-bs reviews. Most reviewers just straight read off of a spec sheet it seems. Great work as usual. Also the cinematography is fantastic, very dynamic.
Thanks so much for posting this great review. Been waiting for it all summer and I eagerly await the parts video. Love you guys's well-shot and well-edited vids!
Just scanned the comments and so many beat me to the punch re: prod-qual. "Bears" repeating...kick ass job. Loved the casual yet professional presentation and interaction between the two of you. Saint's a fan. Cheers! PS Wasn't gone on the aesthetics of the X9 originally, but it's grown on me as something truly unique and stylin'. Took a Z9 out for a test spin and love the motor; hated the seat.
Really nice review, can't wait for the parts upgrade video(s). Any idea on the longevity of production for the bike; is Yamaha going to keep making it for years to come?
I fucking love you two! Wish i could ride with you guys. Stay safe peeps! I really enjoy how you guys just talk about the bikes and dish out some real opinions. I think it helps a lot. You go into what really matters; mileage, comfortability, suitability, performance, luggage, and even long term mechanicals. Thank you!
im sorry but I have to say your videos are getting further from the bikes and closer to just talking blah blah blah. yes i am a subscriber and a customer and I love your gear reviews, but the bike reviews are filled with not so great dialog and bikes going slow never taking a turn leaving me wondering how fast is the bike, what's it handle like, are the brakes good, hmmm what does it look like leaned over. I feel like a lot of work went into the video, and I'm sorry but I'm left wanting a true review. at least I know what the bike looks like now, i apologize but I just want to be honest. I also think Lemmy is hilarious and witty, just the reviews aren't really reviews.
I just linked to revzilla by accident... funny review... very knowledgeable... everything you ever wanted to know about the bike... haven't seen a equipment review from ya'll yet, but you convinced me to subscribe... thumbs way up
Spurg has some sweet moves!!! Lem is my inspiration!! Thanks guys for the quality reviews with great comedic effect. You two are like the Top Gear (Old British) of motorcycles!!! thanks!!!
The XSR is super cool, it has that cafe racer feel to it. The only thing I dont like about it is the rear taillight which looks like they just grabbed a circular red light and jammed it on top of the tail but otherwise, I love this bike! I also have to agree with the one dude that the triples are amazing motors and although the 4 in-lines have top end type power band, I love that torque-y triple feel more!
Had a chance to demo one of these and I found it hard to get along with. The upright ergos mean that when you accelerate, it yanks your arms off, and when you slow down, all your body’s stopping force has to be absorbed by your arms against the handle bars.
Good review, guys; well shot and edited. Add a drone for some unique vantage shots. I'm gonna get some flack for this, but SKIP THE BEERS at the end and drink ice tea or some other non-alcoholic beverage. One beer increases your chance of a motorcycle accident by 50%. The silver paint looks kinda bland. It's a better FZ-09 but that little gas tank kills it for me. I'll stick with the FJ-09 with TC, ABS, better throttle response, and windshield. Less cool, but more versatile and comfortable. I grew up in NJ, near Philly, and one thing I remember about the river was the awful smell.
Incredibly well made video and review guys. I was really impressed and enjoyed every minute. It was like watching a TV show! My constructive criticism is that, because it IS a RU-vid video, it was a little long in my opinion. Keep up the awesome work!
I have ridden both and I do agree that when it cames to the performance and handling of the 2 the XSR 900 is much better. I'm in the Market for a new bike and the XSR 900 is currently in my top 3. Thanks for another great review guys! Cheers,
Im a begginer and I’ll get myself that bike or the Z900rs caffe! I don’t feel like upgrading 2-3 bikes to the bike I want since the XSR has a B mode in witch you can learn power delivery and when you switch back to normal you’ll have a better understanding of how it’s a wild bike and you’ll learn to be more gentle on the throttle or you’ll crash if you are a hot head that’s about it. And That’s the golden advice to every goddamn bike... no such thing as a “beginner bike”... 4 of my friends started on a 1000cc and they just enjoy riding them,they learned self control on them,took em a bit of time but they all said to me just keep the throttle gentle and feel the bike,don’t drive with your head cut off, but it’s really like that, you can die the same way on a 250cc as Well on a 1300cc.... matter of the learning curve you wanna take. But let’s be honest here,those begginer advanced bs you got there it’s just for bike popularity and video material... Bikes got way more expensive in the last 10 years than they ever were before. Just think about it... dangerous death machines... yea right, apart from throttle control you gotta have 4 sets of eyes and be aware as a mf to keep you safe. Everyone is a possible death outcome... you don’t trust no one in the bike and you gotta fucking signal yourself to cars and everyone else... you’ll die if you don’t... 1000cc is the last thing that’ll hospitalize you.
A few years ago reviewers were all saying that the MT-07 was definitely NOT a beginner bike, too torque-y, too temperamental for the uninitiated. Then suddenly, a couple years ago, it became, seemingly overnight and with no explanation, a *_perfect_* beginner's motorcycle. Will the XRS900 follow a similar path to universal acceptance? ;)
I'm only halfway in and I'm thinking what happened to revzilla now in 2022 , these guys have great chemistry and look like they are real friends amazing vid and informative too. not arguing no banter no awkward trying to make it work for the camera buddy buddy stuff ...
