Yamaha Motor tastefully pairs retro styling with modern sport performance with its 2022 XSR900 naked bike.<br /><br />--<br /><br />Yamaha pairs retro styling vibes with sport riding ethos with its new and improved 2022 XSR900. Defined as a retro-styled sport naked bike, the ’22 XSR builds on the original platform that debuted for the 2016 model year. <br /><br />The XSR was originally based on the original FZ-09. The theory behind this platform is having a motorcycle that is sporty, yet includes cool retro styling that recognizes Yamaha’s history of manufacturing some of the most exquisite motorcycles on the road.<br /><br />Like before, the XSR continues to be based off the overhauled for ’21 MT-09. We have reported on this streetbike extensively during the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 MC Commute Review and Yamaha Builds a Better Triumph - 2021 MT-09 Review articles and videos. This XSR benefits from the same longer-stroke 890cc CP3 triple-cylinder engine. It also benefits from the improved chassis, new suspension, and other creature comforts.<br /><br />We love this crisp-sounding triple. It offers gobs of torque. It has a really sweet engine and exhaust note, and it puts out a good amount of power to the tune of nearly 106 hp and upwards of 63 lb.-ft. torque at the contact patch of the OE-fitted 180-series Bridgestone Battlax S22 shoe...<br /><br />Full story here: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/news/yamaha-xsr900-second-ride-review-2022/<br /><br />Motorcycle Gear Worn<br /><br />Helmet: Arai Quantum-X<br />Jacket: REV'IT! Blackwater<br />Gloves: REV'IT! Kinetic<br />Pant: REV'IT! Piston<br />Boots: TCX Rush 2 Air<br /><br />Photography: Joesph Agustin and Adam Waheed<br />Videography Ray Gauger Media, Inc. and Adam Waheed<br />Edit: Ray Gauger Media, Inc.<br /><br />Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist<br />Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine <br /><br />See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/
