Yamaha XSR900 2021 vs. Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018
Yamaha XSR900 2021
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018
Overview - Yamaha XSR900 2021 vs Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018
Yamaha XSR900 2021
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018
Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR900 2021 compared to Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha XSR900 2021
The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic case of optical illusion – with its round headlight, angular fuel tank and mounted rear light, it clearly comes across as a retro bike. However, it’s no coincidence that its performance is reminiscent of the powerful mid-range naked bike, the Yamaha MT-09, as that is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. The engine is therefore a real force to be reckoned with, and the brakes, as you’d expect, bite with real ferocity. Fortunately, the engineers haven’t gone overboard with the suspension; the XSR900 offers plenty of comfort, and the upright riding position is more relaxed than one might expect given the engine’s powerful acceleration. Within the retro bike segment, the XSR900 is yet one of the sportiest models overall.
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2018
Basically, it hardly matters whether I think the Yamaha XSR900 Abarth is good or bad - the first 95 of the 695 units worldwide were sold out within 20 minutes. So there's no need to worry about the remaining 600. Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that the Abarth version looks enormously good with the carbon fairings front and rear, the Akrapovic exhaust and the suede saddle. The low handlebars are not as comfortable as the conventional XSR900, but fit perfectly with this stylish appearance. The engine, chassis and brakes work just like on the normal XSR900 - in other words, extremely sporty and wonderfully rideable.
