Yamaha·Roadster·689cc·A2 · 47ch

XSR700

↘ Evolution history · 2016 → present
11
Years of production
2
Generations
689
current cc
73
Horsepower
11
Vintages

Yamaha's cult neo-retro. CP2 soul in an XS650 body — legendary reliability, timeless style.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2022 — présent
SECOND GENERATION — EURO 5

2022 Euro 5 refresh: new compact LED headlight, 298mm front discs, revised forks, Michelin Road 5 tyres and standard traction control. In 2025, 5" TFT, Bluetooth Y-Connect, YRC 5 modes and assist & slipper clutch.

2026
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2025
EElectronics
5" colour TFT display + Bluetooth Y-Connect (navigation, ride data)
Medium
EElectronics
YRC Yamaha Ride Control — 5 modes (Sport, Street, Rain + 2 customisable), assist & slipper clutch
Medium
2024
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2023
AAesthetics
XSR700 Legacy launch — equipped retro/scrambler-styled variant with Yamaha bags and accessories as standard
Medium
2022
CFrame
New compact LED headlight, front discs up to 298mm (from 282mm), revised forks, Michelin Road 5 tyres as standard
Major
MEngine
Euro 5 compliance update
Medium
EElectronics
Standard traction control added — LCD instrument retained (TFT not yet present)
Medium
Buyer radar
2025

Best Gen 2 year: TFT, Bluetooth, YRC 5 modes, slipper clutch. Complete package.

TOP BUY
2022

Euro 5 refresh: TC, new brakes, Michelin Road 5. Good used purchase before the 2025 update.

GOOD PICK
2023

Legacy: perfect for purists wanting the full factory accessories package

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2016 — 2021
FIRST GENERATION — EURO 4

Launched in March 2016, the XSR700 is built on the MT-07 platform — CP2 689cc parallel twin 270° crossplane, 73hp. Neo-retro design inspired by the XS650 by Shinja Kimura, produced at the Yamaha-MBK plant in Rouvroy, France.

2021
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over. Final year before Euro 5 refresh
Minor
2020
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2019
AAesthetics
XTribute series — silver livery paying homage to the 1981 XT500, two-up racing seat, specific retro instrument cluster
XTribute distributed alongside the standard model
Medium
2018
CFrame
Preventive recall: chain guard bolts on swingarm to be checked on all units
2018 Yamaha recall (MT-07, Tracer 700, XSR700) — swingarm chain guard bolts may loosen under vibration
Minor
2017
AAesthetics
New Yamaha racing heritage colours — Kenny Roberts (yellow/black) and RZ livery (red/black/gold)
Minor
2016
MEngine
Launch — CP2 689cc parallel twin 270° crossplane, 73hp at 8,750 rpm, 68 Nm at 6,500 rpm, Euro 4
Major
CFrame
Steel deltabox frame, 140-spoke aluminium wheels, Ø41mm telescopic fork, Ø282mm front discs, 188 kg
Major
SSafety
Dual-channel Bosch ABS as standard — official Yamaha A2 restriction available at 35kW (47hp)
35KW version sold through authorised Yamaha dealer network, reversible restriction
Major
AAesthetics
Design by Shinja Kimura — iconic tank, monoposto seat, circular analogue instrument cluster, Navy / Matte Silver colours
Major
Buyer radar
2019

XTribute: best Gen 1 year — refined styling, proven CP2, attractive used prices

GOOD PICK
2017

Racing colours, broken-in engine, good used depreciation

GOOD PICK
2016

Solid first year — faultless engine, some finishes to refine

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