The updated 2022 Yamaha XSR900, getting put through its paces on California Route 33. Photo by Adam Campbell.

We test the updated 2022 Yamaha XSR900, which sports new livery inspired by the ’80s-era Sunauto Yamaha GP team. The Legend Blue colorway shown above has gold fork legs and gold wheels, as well as yellow graphics with a contrasting light blue panel on the tank. The XSR is also available in all-black Raven.

In addition to refreshed styling, part of the XSR900’s update included the revised CP3 (Crossplane 3-cylinder) engine and 6-axis IMU also found on the MT-09 and Tracer 9 GT (which won Rider‘s 2021 Motorcycle of the Year award). It also gest a new tubular-steel subframe, a longer swingarm, and a Brembo radial front master cylinder.

Read our full review here and watch our video review below:
2022 Yamaha XSR900 Specs

Base Price: $9,999
Website: YamahaMotorsports.com
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 890cc
Bore x Stroke: 78.0 x 62.1mm
Horsepower: 108 @ 10,000 rpm (rear-wheel dyno)
Torque: 63 lb-ft at 7,200 rpm (rear-wheel dyno)
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Wheelbase: 58.9 in.
Rake/Trail: 25.0 degrees/4.3 in.
Seat Height: 31.9 in.
Wet Weight: 425 lb
Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gals.
Fuel Consumption: 49 mpg (claimed)

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