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.
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Buyer score / 100
6
Vintages
9
Changes
4
Overhauls
1
Updates
4
Minor
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ENGINE
1 change
2016
Launch — CP2 689cc parallel twin 270° crossplane, 73hp at 8,750 rpm, 68 Nm at 6,500 rpm, Euro 4
Major
C
FRAME
2 changes
2016
Steel deltabox frame, 140-spoke aluminium wheels, Ø41mm telescopic fork, Ø282mm front discs, 188 kg
Major
2018
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
A
AESTHETICS
5 changes
2016
Design by Shinja Kimura — iconic tank, monoposto seat, circular analogue instrument cluster, Navy / Matte Silver colours
Major
2017
New Yamaha racing heritage colours — Kenny Roberts (yellow/black) and RZ livery (red/black/gold)
Minor
2019
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
2020
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2021
No notable change — colours carried over. Final year before Euro 5 refresh
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2016
Dual-channel Bosch ABS as standard — official Yamaha A2 restriction available at 35kW (47hp)
35KW version sold through authorised Yamaha dealer network, reversible restriction