Yamaha XSR700
Yamaha XSR700 (2022-2024): 73.4 hp CP2, 188 kg, €8,799, A2 version, no longer in the French range. Full specs, press reviews and generations.
At a glance
The Yamaha XSR700 is the neo-retro version of the MT-07: the same 73.4 hp CP2 twin, a tubular frame and styling inspired by the RD350LC. Its last European model year is 2024 (€8,799 on Yamaha France's price list): with no Euro 5+ version, it is no longer in Yamaha France's range. Reviewers praise its engine, ease and style, but note electronics limited to ABS.
World press review
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Press ratings
Lively, agile and versatile neo-retro with the proven CP2 engine; hard-to-read display, fairly soft suspension, limited ground clearance.
Simple, honest and reassuring, with no ride-by-wire, traction control or riding modes; very basic instruments.
Torquiest and most frugal engine in the comparison, most comfortable position; demanding brakes and poor pillion comfort.
All the fun of the MT-07 with more style and a roomier position, but no extra performance for a higher price.
An MT-07 with different styling and generous midrange; pricier and impractical two-up or with luggage.
Previous generation (launch test): easy to ride, with a convincingly balanced engine and chassis; vibration through the throttle grip, suspension a touch soft when ridden hard, questionable premium over the MT-07.
Previous generation (launch test): lively, light, easy and highly customisable; weak rear brake, shock rebound on broken roads, limited practicality.
Previous generation (launch test): easy, fun chassis, eager engine, improved comfort; questionable design, overly soft suspension, high price compared with an MT-07.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
The English-language press has not published a scored test of the 2022-2024 version. On the 2016-2021 generation, with the same engine and chassis base, the XSR700 scored 5/5 from MCN and 91.5/100 from Motorcycle.com. 1000PS and Motociclismo rode the current version. In France, the written tests by Moto-Net, Le Repaire des Motards and Moto Magazine cover the first generation, tested at its late-2015 launch: they praise its ease of use, agility and well-matched engine and chassis, but Moto-Net and Moto Magazine find the premium over the MT-07 hard to justify and the suspension a little soft when ridden hard.
What reviewers like: the CP2 engine, agility, the comfortable position, the styling and the price.
What they criticise: electronics limited to ABS, soft suspension, hard-to-read instruments and limited pillion comfort.
The 96/100 overall score rests on the only numeric scores available, which cover earlier versions: 5/5 from MCN (2015-2021) and 91.5/100 from Motorcycle.com (2018).
Key quotes
"The neo-retro XSR looks refined, it's classy and handles the road well – the cherry on top is it does it all for an extremely attractive price tag. Brilliant."
"The Yamaha XSR700 didn't shine with maximum power, nor with electronics, nor even with classic retro charm. Instead, it shone with feel, simplicity and honesty."
"The XSR has a strong appeal for combining all the fun and effectiveness of the MT but with far greater style, improved equipment and even a roomier riding position."
"Ridden at a good pace on the back roads of Sardinia, the XSR700 fully convinced us of how well its engine and chassis work together."
"The XSR is an excellent machine – lively, light and easy to get to grips with, even for smaller riders and especially for A2 licence holders."
"While the styling of this MT-07 – customisable with numerous accessories – may leave you puzzled, the fun and riding pleasure are definitely there."
Pros
- Lively, torquey CP2 twin
- Agile and easy
- Well-executed neo-retro style
- 35 kW version for the A2 licence
- 10,000 km service interval
Cons
- No longer in the French range (no Euro 5+)
- ABS is the only rider aid
- Fairly soft suspension
- Hard-to-read instruments
- Limited pillion comfort
Our review
Is the XSR700 still on sale?
No longer new in Europe, except for possible dealer stock. The 2024 model year is the last sold in France: Yamaha France has removed it from its range, and its product page no longer shows a price. According to Visordown, Yamaha confirmed in late 2025 that no Euro 5+ version would replace it. In the US, a 2026 XSR700 is still sold at $8,599.
How much did it cost?
The last Yamaha France price was €8,799 (as of 1 January 2024), in full-power form as well as in the 35 kW version for the A2 licence. The XTribute and Legacy variants cost €9,299.
What did the 2022-2024 version change?
According to Yamaha, the 2022 restyle brought a round LED headlight with split projector, a repositioned reverse LCD dash, new switchgear, 298 mm front discs, revised fork settings and Michelin Road 5 tyres. The Historic White and Historic Blue colours are inspired by the 1980s RD350LC.
How good is the engine?
The 689 cc CP2 twin (80 x 68.6 mm) with a 270-degree crank is the MT-07’s: 73.4 hp at 8,750 rpm and 67 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Reviewers find it lively and torquey: Motociclismo rates it the torquiest in its test against the Kawasaki Z650RS and Triumph Trident 660, and RevZilla praises its generous midrange. The throttle is cable-operated, and ABS is the only rider aid (1000PS).
How does it ride?
At 188 kg wet, the XSR700 is rated agile, versatile and reassuring (1000PS, MCN). The reservations concern:
- fairly soft suspension and limited ground clearance (1000PS);
- brakes that need effort and poor pillion comfort (Motociclismo);
- hard-to-read instruments (1000PS).
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Yamaha quotes 4.3 L/100 km; no test of the 2022-2024 version has published a measurement. With 14 litres, theoretical range is about 325 km. The owner’s manual specifies an oil change every 10,000 km or every year, spark plug replacement every 20,000 km and a valve clearance check every 40,000 km.
Recalls
In France, XSR700s sold between August and December 2021 were recalled for a wiring harness that may be incorrectly routed at the steering head.
Specifications
| Displacement | 689 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 73.4 hp (54 kW) @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Weight | 188 kg (wet) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.56 |
| Seat height | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L |
| Fuel consumption | 4.3 L/100 km — 100 g/km CO2 (Yamaha) |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 10,000 km or 1 year — Valves: 40,000 km (Yamaha owner's manual) |
| Engine type | CP2 270-degree parallel twin, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive |
| License | AA2 Restrictable |
| MSRP | €8,799 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 80 x 68,6 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 11,5:1 |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection, cable throttle |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max power RPM | 8750 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 6500 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5 |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Tubular steel frame, removable subframe |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 24.5 ° |
| Trail | 90 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Link-type monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel |
| Front brake | Twin 298 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 245 mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| ABS system | Standard ABS (not lean-sensitive) |
Electronics & rider aids
| Traction control | No |
|---|---|
| Quickshifter | No |
| Cruise control | No |
| Dashboard | Round reverse LCD meter |
| Connectivity | None |
| Other features | ABS (only rider aid), Gear position indicator, Full LED lighting |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Upright, wide handlebars (neo-retro) |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Minimal (naked) |
| Payload | 169 kg |
The XSR700 offers an upright position with wide handlebars and an 835 mm seat. Motociclismo rates it the most comfortable in its neo-retro comparison but criticises pillion comfort; BikeSocial finds its position roomier than the MT-07’s. On the first generation, Le Repaire des Motards already found the seat comfortable for the rider but the pillion space reduced to “a small jump seat”. The owner’s manual limits total load to 169 kg.
Ownership & maintenance
~~325 km (calculated from Yamaha figures: 14 L tank, 4.3 L/100 km)
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 10,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 40,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 20,000 km |
| Chain | Check and lubricate every 1,000 km |
Yamaha’s owner’s manual specifies an oil change every 10,000 km or every year, oil filter and spark plug replacement every 20,000 km, a valve clearance check and air filter replacement every 40,000 km, and coolant replacement every 3 years. The chain should be checked and lubricated every 1,000 km. Yamaha France’s 5-year warranty only covers 2025 and later model years: for a 2024 XSR700 from stock, Yamaha refers buyers to the dealer.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha XSR700 | €8,799 | 73.4 hp (54 kW) @ 8,750 rpm | 188 kg (wet) |
| Kawasaki Z650RS2026 | €8,399 | 68 hp | 187 kg (wet) |
| Triumph Trident 6602026 | €8,295 | 95 hp | 195 kg (wet) |
| Yamaha MT-072025 | €7,999 | 73.4 hp | 183 kg (wet) |
Generations
- XSR7002016 – 2021
689 cc · 74.8 hp · 68 Nm · 186 kg (road-ready)
Launch: neo-retro take on the MT-07, tubular frame with removable subframe; Euro 5 in 2021.
- XSR7002022 – 2024
689 cc · 73.4 hp · 67 Nm · 188 kg (road-ready)
Split-projector LED headlight, reverse LCD dash, 298 mm front discs, retuned fork and Michelin Road 5 tyres; no Euro 5+ version.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XSR7002016 – 2021 Launch: neo-retro take on the MT-07, tubular frame with removable subframe; Euro 5 in 2021. | 689 cc | 74.8 hp | 68 Nm | 186 kg road-ready |
| XSR7002022 – 2024 Split-projector LED headlight, reverse LCD dash, 298 mm front discs, retuned fork and Michelin Road 5 tyres; no Euro 5+ version. | 689 cc | 73.4 hp | 67 Nm | 188 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
Wiring harness may be incorrectly routed at the steering head, risking speedometer or headlight failure (XSR700 sold 10/08/2021 to 10/12/2021)
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