RIDE REVIEW I 2022 YAMAHA XSR900
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The XSR900 also gets a full
suite of electronics that can
keep up with the delightfully
rowdy powertrain. A six-axis IMU
facilitates cornering ABS while
standard cruise control helps
make the XSR900 a competent
commuter. The standard up/
down quickshifter rifles off gear
changes.
Taken together, this all
amounts to a big jump forward
for the XSR900. Even on paper.
But in practice it's even better.
On the road, the XSR900
has become the standout of the
CP3 family. We know Yamaha's
triple-powered platform well
by now. Both the Tracer 9 GT
and the MT-09 are terrific. The
MT-09—as always—is an unreal
bargain. And the most recent
update made the riding experi-
ence exceptional. But the MT-09
This is certainly a contender
for our "Prettiest Bike of 2022
Award." We should make
that award a real thing.
Aside from the
massive exhaust
collector box, this a
beautifully finished
motorcycle.
