Yamaha has announced the prices for the upcoming Yamaha XSR900 GP, an attention-grabbing neo-retro cafe racer. The UK market will see the bike priced at £12,500, available in ‘Legend Red’ or ‘Power Grey’ colors. Enthusiasts can enhance its racing aesthetics with an additional bottom fairing for £623.02, creating a ‘retro racer’ style.
Responding to feedback about the bike appearing ‘incomplete’ in its standard form, Yamaha showcased a ‘Racer Pack’ through a video on social media. This pack includes the fairing, a tinted screen, a new number-plate holder, and an Akrapovič exhaust, although it’s not listed on the Yamaha UK website.
The XSR900 GP pays homage to 1980s GP racing, featuring a nostalgic Marlboro-style paint scheme. The iconic red-and-white color combination, reminiscent of Yamaha’s 1980s Grand Prix bikes, showcases Yamaha’s Deltabox frame, developed during the 500cc World Championship.
The new GP variant draws inspiration from 1980s Grand Prix machines, incorporating a square front cowl and headlight, designed for improved aerodynamics. The attachment follows an 80s style with a tubed structure connecting the frame to the fairing. Yamaha introduces features such as clip-on bars for a forward riding position, a third-generation quickshifter, and chassis tuning.
Noteworthy components include Spinforged wheels, Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires, fully adjustable KYB front suspension, KYB rear shock with remote tuning, and a radial front master cylinder from Brembo. The bike offers Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) for tuning characteristics like engine power and electronic interventions, with preset modes like ‘Sport,’ ‘Street,’ and ‘Rain,’ along with customizable rider modes.
Enhancements for user-friendly navigation come through a new switchgear and electronic aids utilizing Yamaha’s six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The XSR900 GP also introduces an Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) function, activating hazard lights during sudden braking to alert following traffic.
The pricing announcement and features confirm the XSR900 GP’s status as an eagerly anticipated addition to Yamaha’s lineup. As enthusiasts await its release, the blend of nostalgic design and modern technology suggests that Yamaha aims to deliver a bike that not only pays tribute to its racing heritage but also meets the expectations of contemporary riders.
