Yamaha XSR900 specifications
Yamaha · Standard
The XSR900 weighs 425 lb, the same as the Yamaha MT-09, and is $300 cheaper at $10,599 against $10,899. It has a 31.9 in seat, 0.6 in lower than the Yamaha MT-09's 32.5 in, a 58.9 in wheelbase and dual 298 mm front discs with a Brembo radial master cylinder and ABS. It holds 3.7 gal of fuel.
Yamaha XSR900
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | CP3 triple-cylinder |
| Displacement | 890cc |
| Bore x stroke | 3.07 in x 2.44 in (78 mm x 62 mm) |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Front brake | Dual 298mm discs, Brembo radial master cylinder, ABS |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height | 31.9 in |
| Wet weight | 425 lb |
| Wheelbase | 58.9 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 gal (14L) |
| Starting MSRP | $10,599 |
| Destination charge | $700 |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Final drive | Chain |
What reviewers and owners say
In other words the styling is what you are choosing: the engine and most of the chassis match the Yamaha MT-09.
XSR900 or its rivals
Ducati's Monster costs $13,295 and weighs 386 lb, BMW's F 900 R is $10,495 at 459 lb, Kawasaki's Z900 is $9,999 at 469.7 lb and Honda's CB1000F is $10,599 at 472 lb, matching the Yamaha's price. The XSR900 is 34 to 47 lb lighter than the Japanese and German bikes and $2,700 less than the Ducati. The seat is the item to try before you buy.
XSR900 against the Z900 and CB1000F
Kawasaki's Z900 and Honda's CB1000F are the standard-class rivals. The Honda matches the Yamaha's price exactly.
Yamaha XSR900 — specification referenceMotorcycle News owner reviews of the 2022 bike say riding mode 1 is the sportiest and, with engine power set to maximum, a little sharp, that some have complained about cold-start issues but that it seems to have been sorted, and that the rider electronics are good and rarely noticeable although the controls and menu are not very intuitive and you need to read the manual.
One owner says the seat is low, good for some, that the styling is great except the seat, which they call uncomfortable, and that the 2025 seat improves it and the 2022-24 seat can be swapped for a 2025 one or an aftermarket seat. Team Throttle says the bike steers light and precise, feels stable and reliable, and has KYB suspension, front and rear, that can be adjusted.
- Model-year range
- 2024–2025
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 23
- Entries that differ
- 7
- Engine Type
- 890cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline 3-cylinder 4-stroke; 12 valves; 890cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder; 4 valves per cylinder.
- Transmission
- 6-speed; multiplate assist-and-slipper wet clutch; 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch; with Assist & Slipper clutch.
2026 Yamaha XSR900 recalls; The 1 NHTSA campaign also cover the TRACER 9 GT , whose page lists them.
2026 Yamaha XSR900 questions
Is the Yamaha XSR900 the same as the MT-09?
The engine and most of the chassis are shared: an 890cc CP3 triple. The XSR900 has retro bodywork and a round headlight, weighs 425 lb and costs $300 less than the MT-09.
Is the XSR900 seat comfortable?
One owner review calls the 2022-24 seat uncomfortable, says the 2025 seat improves it, and notes that the older seat can be swapped for the 2025 one or an aftermarket seat.
The 2026 Yamaha XSR900 is Yamaha's retro-styled standard, sharing the 890cc CP3 triple of the MT-09 in heritage-inspired bodywork with a round headlight. It costs $10,599 plus destination. For 2026 the seat dropped from 32.1 in to 31.9 in and the wet weight fell from 432 lb to 425 lb.