The Sport Heritage range pays homage to some of the most iconic motorcycles in Yamaha’s rich history by combining nostalgic design with the latest high-performance engine and chassis technology. For 2024, the reference to Yamaha’s racing tradition features the new XSR900 GP, which pays homage to some of the most celebrated racing machines from Yamaha’s illustrious past in a way never before seen in the Sport Heritage range.
Combining the nostalgic feel of 1980s Grand Prix racing with the latest technology, including Yamaha’s iconic 890 cc CP3 engine, R1-derived 6-axis IMU unit and tilt-sensitive riding aids, the XSR900 GP embodies Yamaha’s racing history without sacrificing modern-day performance.
The XSR900 GP features an upper fairing that harks back to this era, not only with a clear influence from the YZR Grand Prix bikes of the 1980s, but also with hints of the FZR and TZR production sports machines of the late 1980s and early 1990s. To maintain the appearance of a racing bike, the XSR900’s round LED headlights are replaced by a compact lens module, perfectly framed in the front fairing, which creates a sense of unity with the front fairing while maintaining excellent illumination.
The new Yamaha XSR900 GP also has a number of very interesting technical features, such as its distinctive design that evokes the Grand Prix riders of the 1980s and 1990s, a new 5″ TFT color display with connectivity, high-quality fully adjustable front and rear KYB suspension, a new design for the handlebar risers and handlebar switches, Deltabox-style frame with optimized rigidity, a comfortable seat, new side covers and removable seat cover, new style and positioning of the footpegs, Yamaha Ride Control and 6-axis IMU, cruise control, third-generation Quick Shift system and A&S clutch, the sophisticated 890 cc high-torque CP3 engine with EU5+ homologation and Yamaha Spinforged rims fitted with Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23.
For more information, visit the official Yamaha website.