Yamaha XSR900 2021 vs. Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Yamaha XSR900 2021

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Overview - Yamaha XSR900 2021 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Yamaha XSR900 2021

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR900 2021 compared to Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Yamaha XSR900 2021

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Yamaha XSR900 2021

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	103.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59.1 mm	Stroke	113 mm
Torque	Torque	87.5 Nm	Torque	162 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	847 ccm	Displacement	1,890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	137 mm	Travel	132 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	75 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	29 degree
Trail	Trail	103 mm	Trail	131.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	298 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,286 mm
Width	Width	815 mm	Width	922 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,253 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,626 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	662 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	304 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XSR900 2021

The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic optical illusion - with its round headlight, angular tank and attached tail light, it clearly passes for a retro bike. But it's no coincidence that the performance is reminiscent of the potent mid-range naked bike Yamaha MT-09, which is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. So the engine is a blast and the brakes are appropriately venomous. Fortunately, the engineers didn't overdo it with the chassis, the XSR900 offers sufficient comfort and the upright riding position is more comfortable than the powerful engine would lead one to expect. All in all, the XSR900 is one of the sportiest models among the retro bikes.

Extremely sporty and rev-happy engine

excellent brakes

riding at naked bike level

pleasant seating position

high-quality workmanship

price-performance ratio.

almost too direct response

retro style not thought through to the last detail