Yamaha XSR900
2025 Yamaha XSR900: 119 hp neo-retro roadster, 890 cc CP3, 196 kg, €11,499. Full specs, press reviews, maintenance and rivals.
At a glance
The Yamaha XSR900 is a neo-retro roadster styled after Yamaha's 1980s Grand Prix bikes, powered by the MT-09's 890 cc, 119 hp CP3 triple. Priced at €11,499, it wins over reviewers with its engine, comprehensive electronics and value for money. Its hard seat, firm suspension and turning circle are its main drawbacks.
World press review
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Press ratings
Powerful engine, standard quickshifter, good brakes, comprehensive electronics and good value; hard seat, limited steering lock, mid-range vibrations.
Much more stable and refined than its predecessor, smooth throttle response at last, excellent brakes; shock without compression adjustment (added in 2025) and firm seat.
Better looking, just as lively and more composed than the MT-09, very good brakes; one of the hardest seats around and a square dash that felt out of place (replaced by a 5-inch TFT in 2025).
Versatile and accessible, with performance that surprises; the 1980s styling could have gone further.
Better in every area: exuberant engine, well-balanced chassis, effective aids and a reasonable price; firm suspension, very firm seat, turning circle, divisive styling.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
Only one score covers the 2025 model year: MOTORRAD gives it 672/1000 and ranks it second in its review of 2025 neo-retro bikes, with the best value-for-money score. The other reviews cover the 2022 generation: MCN rates it 4/5 and Motorcycle.com 90/100. 1000PS, Cycle World, Visordown, RevZilla and Le Repaire des Motards tested it without a numeric score.
What reviewers like: a brilliant triple, the most powerful in its class, comprehensive electronics, a stable chassis, effective brakes, generous equipment (quickshifter, cruise control) and a reasonable price.
What they criticise: a very hard seat, firm suspension, a limited turning circle, mid-range vibrations and styling closer to a sporty naked than a true retro.
Key quotes
"Its 119 hp triple was the most powerful engine in the segment in 2025, and the electronics also guarantee points: it scores 672 in MOTORRAD's 1,000-point rating. On top of that, the XSR 900 received by far the best value-for-money score."
"But look past the retro appeal, take away those well-judged looks, and you still have a fantastic road bike with a brilliant engine."
"The Yamaha XSR900 is like a custom-made suit with a hidden jetpack - it not only looks damn good but also catapults you into new speed dimensions."
"Now, for 2022, Yamaha has massaged and restyled the XSR900, and after two days on the next-gen bike the former model is dead to us. This is what the XSR900 should have been all along."
"In this segment, the Yamaha remains the machine with the most exuberant character; and it is also one of the cheapest."
Pros
- Brilliant 119 hp triple
- Comprehensive electronics (quickshifter, cruise control, cornering brake control)
- Stable, effective chassis
- Good brakes
- Value for money
- 5-year warranty
Cons
- Very hard seat
- Firm suspension
- Limited turning circle
- Mid-range vibrations
Our review
What is the 2025 model year?
The second-generation XSR900, launched in 2022, adopted the 890 cc engine, a Deltabox-type aluminium frame, SpinForged wheels and electronics managed by a six-axis IMU. The 2025 model year brings Euro 5+ homologation, a connected 5-inch colour TFT screen (instead of 3.5 inches), a redesigned seat, a now fully adjustable shock and new riding modes.
As of 10 October 2026, the 2025 model year is still the only one offered by Yamaha France.
The 2025 owner’s manual gives 196 kg wet and an 815 mm seat. Yamaha France’s spec sheet repeats the 2022-2024 figures: 193 kg and 810 mm.
How much does it cost?
Yamaha France lists the 2025 XSR900 at €11,499, in Legend Red or Midnight Black. A 35 kW version for the A2 licence, part of Yamaha France’s 35 kW range, costs €11,199. In the United States, the 2026 XSR900 costs $10,599.
How good is the engine?
The 890 cc crossplane CP3 triple makes 119 hp (87.5 kW) at 10,000 rpm and 93 Nm at 7,000 rpm. It was the most powerful engine among the neo-retro bikes tested by MOTORRAD in 2025, and MCN calls it brilliant. 1000PS notes mid-range vibrations.
How does it ride?
Cycle World finds it much more stable and refined than the first generation, Visordown more composed than the MT-09. The KYB upside-down fork and, since 2025, the shock are fully adjustable; Le Repaire des Motards finds the stock damping firm. Braking is praised by Cycle World and Visordown. The electronics are comprehensive: traction and slide control, wheelie control, cornering brake control, a two-way quickshifter and cruise control as standard. 1000PS and Le Repaire des Motards criticise the turning circle.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Yamaha quotes 5.0 L/100 km, giving a range of about 280 km from the 14-litre tank. Motorcycle.com recorded 4.7 L/100 km at a steady speed and Cycle World 5.1 L/100 km. The manual calls for an oil change every 10,000 km or every year and a valve clearance check every 40,000 km. Yamaha France’s warranty is 5 years with unlimited mileage.
Recalls
No recall has been published in France. In the United States, a recall (NHTSA 25V-248) affected 2022-2024 XSR900s distributed in Hawaii, for a throttle position sensor that could cause stalling.
Specifications
| Displacement | 890 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 119 hp (87.5 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Weight | 196 kg (wet, 2025 owner's manual; Yamaha France's spec sheet gives 193 kg) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.65 |
| Seat height | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L |
| Fuel consumption | 5.0 L/100 km — 116 g/km CO2 (Yamaha figure) |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 10,000 km or 1 year — Valves: 40,000 km (Yamaha owner's manual) |
| Engine type | Inline three-cylinder CP3 (crossplane crank), 4-stroke, DOHC, 12 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, assist and slipper clutch |
| License | AA2 Restrictable |
| MSRP | €11,499 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 78 x 62,1 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 11,5:1 |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection, YCC-T ride-by-wire throttle |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max power RPM | 10000 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 7000 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Deltabox-type die-cast aluminium frame, aluminium swingarm |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 25 ° |
| Trail | 108 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Front suspension | 41 mm KYB upside-down fork, fully adjustable, 130 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Link-type monoshock, adjustable preload, rebound and compression (high and low speed), 137 mm travel |
| Front brake | Dual 298 mm discs, radial four-piston calipers, Brembo radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single 245 mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| ABS system | Cornering ABS (Brake Control, 6-axis IMU) |
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Sport, Street, Rain, Custom 1, Custom 2 |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Anti-wheelie | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Two-way, standard |
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Dashboard | 5-inch colour TFT (4 themes, including an analogue-style rev counter) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, MyRide app (calls, notifications, Garmin StreetCross navigation) |
| Other features | 6-axis IMU, Slide control (SCS), Cornering brake control (BC), Back slip regulator (BSR), Speed limiter (YVSL), Emergency stop signal (ESS), Assist and slipper clutch, USB-C socket |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Roadster: upright, slightly rearward, wide handlebars |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Minimal (naked) |
The XSR900 has a roadster position, upright and slightly rearward with wide handlebars, an 815 mm seat (810 mm according to Yamaha France’s spec sheet) and adjustable footpegs. The seat is its main criticism: MCN finds it thinly padded, Motorcycle.com uncomfortable after an hour, Visordown among the hardest on the market. MCN finds it a little cramped for tall riders.
Ownership & maintenance
4.7 to 5.1 L/100 km (foreign press readings on the 2022 generation: Motorcycle.com, Cycle World)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~280 km (calculated from Yamaha's figure: 14 L tank / 5.0 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, adjust and lubricate every 1,000 km |
Warranty
5 years / Unlimited mileage (3 years manufacturer + 2-year Yamaha Motor France extension)
Yamaha’s owner’s manual specifies a first service at 1,000 km, then an oil change every 10,000 km or every year, with the oil filter replaced every 20,000 km. Spark plugs are changed every 20,000 km, and the air filter and valve clearance check come every 40,000 km. Coolant is replaced every 3 years, brake fluid every 2 years, and the chain is serviced every 1,000 km. Yamaha France’s warranty for 2025 model-year bikes is 5 years (3 years manufacturer plus a 2-year extension) with unlimited mileage.
Direct competitors
| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha XSR900 | €11,499 | 119 hp (87.5 kW) @ 10,000 rpm | 196 kg (wet, 2025 owner's manual; Yamaha France's spec sheet gives 193 kg) |
| Honda CB1000F2026 | €12,099 | 124 hp | 214 kg (kerb) |
| Kawasaki Z900RS2026 | €13,299 | 116 hp | 216 kg (wet) |
| Triumph Speed Twin 1200 | €15,295 | 105 hp | 216 kg (wet) |
| BMW R 12 nineT | €18,300 | 109 hp | 220 kg (kerb) |
Generations
- XSR900 (1re génération)2016 – 2020
847 cc · 115 hp · 87.5 Nm · 195 kg (road-ready)
Launch: neo-retro version of the MT-09 (847 cc CP3 triple), with traction control and an assist and slipper clutch; Euro 4 from 2018.
- XSR900 (2e génération)2022 – 2024
890 cc · 119 hp · 93 Nm · 193 kg (road-ready)
890 cc CP3 engine, Deltabox-type aluminium frame, longer swingarm, SpinForged wheels, 6-axis IMU, two-way quickshifter, cruise control and 1980s GP-inspired styling.
- XSR900 (2e génération, évolution 2025)2025 – today
890 cc · 119 hp · 93 Nm · 196 kg (road-ready)
Euro 5+, connected 5-inch colour TFT screen, new seat, fully adjustable shock, new riding modes and back slip regulator.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XSR900 (1re génération)2016 – 2020 Launch: neo-retro version of the MT-09 (847 cc CP3 triple), with traction control and an assist and slipper clutch; Euro 4 from 2018. | 847 cc | 115 hp | 87.5 Nm | 195 kg road-ready |
| XSR900 (2e génération)2022 – 2024 890 cc CP3 engine, Deltabox-type aluminium frame, longer swingarm, SpinForged wheels, 6-axis IMU, two-way quickshifter, cruise control and 1980s GP-inspired styling. | 890 cc | 119 hp | 93 Nm | 193 kg road-ready |
| XSR900 (2e génération, évolution 2025)2025 – today Euro 5+, connected 5-inch colour TFT screen, new seat, fully adjustable shock, new riding modes and back slip regulator. | 890 cc | 119 hp | 93 Nm | 196 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
Throttle position sensor that may cause unstable idling or stalling (2022-2024 XSR900s distributed in Hawaii); ECU reprogrammed and sensor replaced
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