Honda CB 1000 R 2018 vs. Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Honda CB 1000 R 2018
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Overview - Honda CB 1000 R 2018 vs Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Honda CB 1000 R 2018
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Technical Specifications Honda CB 1000 R 2018 compared to Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CB 1000 R 2018
The 1-litre version of the Neo Sport Cafe Racer shows that it doesn't always have to be the golden mean. In all honesty, it has to be said that the largest of all the representatives also feels the most "grown-up". The electronic equipment of the 1000 in the + version leaves almost nothing to be desired and the handling is extremely rider-friendly for this class. Playfully easy cornering with a well-tuned chassis, snappy brakes and low weight seem to be the recipe for success in terms of smoothness. In terms of performance, the CB1000R+ unfortunately has to make concessions. With 145 hp, the Honda is not a brute rocket, but it is all the more controllable for it. And 145 hp with a full tank of 213 kg is more than enough for maximum riding pleasure on country roads!
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
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.
