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of punch and makes you question whether this is indeed a
689cc and not an 889cc engine. The suspension is the same
as the MT—save for slightly heavier fork and shock springs—
and the rear subframe has been altered to house a much
flatter, retro-style seat. You can also detach the back-end and
turn your 700 into a single seater. Neat.
Where the XSR differs even more than the MT is Yamaha
really, really wants you to put your own mark on the design.
That doesn't mean taking a hacksaw and buggering the thing
irreparably, but in more sedate ways. Like paint. The two-
Point the XSR in the twisties
and watch that baby go!
These are all
the bits you
can change
and play
around with
on your XSR.
Not a bad
selection from
Yamaha!
