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Yamaha XSR900 GP tested for MCN by Carl Stevens

Tested by Carl Stevens, Road Tester

Having spent the first half of the year on the excellent Yamaha MT-09, I'm intimately familiar with the CP3 engine and just how fun it is to ride. But now I've swapped to the MT's better-looking sibling, the XSR900 GP.

I have big plans for long rides on the GP to see if it is the complete package, alongside some track action to see if it has the minerals to back up its gorgeous appearance.

Yamaha XSR900 GP quick specs

Price: £12,506
Engine: 890cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve triple
Power: 105.6bhp (measured)
Torque: 64.2lb.ft (measured)
Seat height: 835mm
Weight: 205.1kg (kerb, measured)

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02 December 2024 by Carl Stevens

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A tail tidy neatens up the Yamaha XSR900 GP but an unexpected accessory has made the real difference

16 October 2024 by Carl Stevens

It’s been a busy month in the saddle on Yamaha’s XSR900 GP, as I’ve been working on getting the very best out of it. You see, not only is it a gorgeous thing to look at, it also has the minerals to...

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05 September 2024 by Carl Stevens

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