Like the MT-10 SP, the XSR 900 is quick, enjoyable, and filled with options. This three-cylinder cafe bike, nevertheless, is a wolf in sheep’s clothes. The XSR 900 is powered by a three-cylinder, 890cc engine that produces 106 horsepower – a determine that appears low by R1 and MT-10 requirements, however it’s no slouch. Even with probably the most aggressive traction and throttle controls turned on, the XSR 900 needs to get the entrance wheel off the bottom. It’s a playful, aggressive, and critically fun-to-ride bike, however it requires warning and talent to trip safely within the metropolis. The adjustable rider aids assist issues out a bit, ensuring you are not a hooligan 100% of the time, however just some severe self-discipline with the throttle will maintain you out of hassle.

If it is cafe-racer model that you just’re searching for, however you do not want all of the grunt of the XSR 900, think about the smaller and cheaper XSR 700. The XSR 900 has a beginning value of $10,299 (plus vacation spot), whereas the XSR 700 is $8,899 (plus vacation spot). The XSR 700 has comparable styling, however it is not as aggressive, and it may possibly nonetheless be modified with Yamaha accessories to assist it slot in on the native cafe bike evening.