Yamaha?s XSR Sport Heritage range is like no other, if Yamaha?s latest press release is to be believed. Why" Because each model pays tribute to an iconic Yamaha of the past. True; no other manufacturers? ?heritage? range pays tribute to iconic Yamahas of the past.  But they wouldn?t, would they" Anyway, Yamaha want to offer performance minded riders the very latest in terms of engine and chassis technology, but combine it with a genuine respect for the past, and for their rich history. That?s why for 2022, Yamaha have updated the XSR900, and given it the latest MT-09 spec, CP3 engine.

So let?s start with that, the engine. It still has a crossplane crank and three cylinders. But that?s where the similarities end. It?s been completely redesigned and nearly all of its major internal parts are completely new, which has helped make the motor 1.7kg lighter than the old one (that?s including the new exhaust). Not only is it lighter, capacity is up by 42cc, making the new CP3 lump 889cc. Peak power is up by 4hp, at 117hp (at 10,000 rpm) and you get 93Nm of torque (at 7,000rpm).
The chassis? had a proper going over too. It features an all-new ?Deltabox-style? frame, manufacturerd using Yamaha?s latest ?Controlled Filling? technology. Londitudinal, lateral and torsional rigidity have all been increased thanks to the chassis upgrades, resulting in more straight line stability; and not at the detriment of agility, which is so often the case.

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