Yamaha has updated the 2018 Yamaha XSR900 and the
2018 Yamaha XSR700 with new colours, Racing Red and Brilliant Red respectively,
in USA and Europe. There are no changes to the mechanicals.
The Racing Red colour comes with a vertical white
stripe on the tank of the Yamaha XSR900. The Brilliant Red colour scheme on the
Yamaha XSR700 is a darker shade than the 900’s. There’s a white stripe running
along the length of the tank, with white fenders. The new colour scheme pays
homage to the Yamaha XS650 of late 1960’s.
The 2018 Yamaha XSR900 continues to use the 847cc
3-cylinder DOHC engine with fuel injection and liquid cooling. It makes 115 PS
of power at 10,000 rpm and 87.5 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm. The 2018 Yamaha
XSR700 employs 689 cc twin-cylinder DOHC mill that produces 74.8 PS at 9,000 rpm
and 68 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The bikes feature a 6-speed transmission.
For suspension, the XSR900 comes with upside down
front fork, while the XSR700 uses a telescopic front fork. The two motorcycles
get a link-type monoshock at the rear. For braking, the bigger bike employs
dual 298 mm front discs, while the other one uses 282 mm dual discs at the
front. The rear is a single 245 mm disc for both the bikes. They get a 14-litre
fuel tank.
Prices start from US$ 8,499 for the XSR700 and US$ 9,499 for the XSR900, ex-showroom. The XSR700 is available from this month,
while the XSR900 is available from December 2017.
