Yamaha·Roadster·847–890cc·A2 · 47ch

XSR900

↘ Evolution history · 2016 → present
11
Years of production
2
Generations
890
current cc
119
Horsepower
11
Vintages

The CP3 triple in neo-retro dress. MT-09 soul in a Faster Sons shell — no-compromise performance.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2022 — present
SECOND GENERATION — 890CC EURO 5

Complete 2022 overhaul: CP3 890cc 119hp, lighter Deltabox frame, SpinForged wheels (−700g), 3.5" TFT, lean-sensitive TC, cornering ABS, lift/slide control, cruise control and standard bidirectional quickshifter. Official A2 version from September 2022.

2026
CFrame
New Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres as standard + revised rear shock linkage for improved traction
Medium
EElectronics
Back Slip Regulator (BSR) — reduces rear wheel lock-up under engine braking
Medium
EElectronics
Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter (YVSL) — rider-selectable top speed limiter
Medium
2025
EElectronics
5" TFT screen with 4 themes (including exclusive XSR analogue tachometer theme) + Y-Connect / Garmin StreetCross connectivity
Medium
EElectronics
3rd generation bidirectional QSS quickshifter — more precise up and downshifts
Medium
EElectronics
Customisable YRC modes — Sport / Street / Rain + 2 custom modes, 14-position adjustable Brembo clutch lever
Medium
CFrame
New fully adjustable KYB rear shock (separate high/low-speed compression), new handlebar, seat and rubber-mounted footpegs
Medium
AAesthetics
USB-C port integrated in the dashboard
Medium
2024
AAesthetics
New Power Grey and Legend Red colours
Minor
2023
AAesthetics
New Pastel Anemon Blue and Matte Deep Purplish Blue Metallic colours
Minor
2022
MEngine
New CP3 890cc — 119hp @ 10,000rpm, 93Nm @ 7,000rpm, Euro 5
Longer stroke 59.1→62.1mm — torque delivered 1,500rpm earlier, engine shared with MT-09 Gen 3
Major
CFrame
New stiffer lighter Deltabox frame, SpinForged wheels (−700g), Brembo 298mm radial callipers, fully adjustable 41mm KYB fork
Major
EElectronics
6-axis IMU — lean-sensitive TC, lift control, slide control, cornering ABS, cruise control, 4 ride modes, standard bidirectional quickshifter, 3.5" colour TFT
Major
SSafety
A2 version restricted to 35kW (47hp) available through Yamaha dealers from Sept 2022 — reversible software restriction after 2 years on A2 licence
Medium
Buyer radar
2022

Excellent full redesign — standard quickshifter, lean TC, cornering ABS. Great new or used buy.

TOP BUY
2025

Best year to date — 5" TFT, Y-Connect Bluetooth, Gen 3 QSS, premium KYB shock. Most complete package.

TOP BUY
2023

Proven 2022 mechanics + fresh colours — good used buy before the 2025 5" TFT update.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2016 — 2021
FIRST GENERATION — 847CC EURO 4

Launched in 2016 on the MT-09 platform — CP3 847cc 115hp, Faster Sons design by Roland Sands, 3-mode traction control and slipper clutch as standard.

2021
AAesthetics
Final year of the 847cc generation — colours carried over before the 2022 overhaul
Minor
2020
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2019
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2018
EElectronics
YQS quickshifter available as option (upshift only)
Medium
2017
CFrame
New Bridgestone Battlax S21 tyres by market
Minor
AAesthetics
Limited edition XSR900 Abarth — 695 units, Roland Sands carbon nose cowl, low clip-on bars, rear-sets, Akrapovic titanium exhaust
Medium
2016
MEngine
Launch — CP3 847cc liquid-cooled DOHC, 115hp @ 10,000rpm, 87.5Nm @ 8,500rpm, Euro 4
Major
CFrame
Aluminium Deltabox frame, adjustable 41mm KYB inverted fork, 120/70-17 front / 180/55-17 rear tyres, 193kg wet weight
Major
EElectronics
3-mode TCS traction control + assist & slipper clutch as standard
Major
SSafety
Dual-channel ABS as standard
Major
AAesthetics
Faster Sons design — round headlight, wide handlebar, iconic tank, flat leather seat — Glacier Blue and Speed Block Yellow
Major
Buyer radar
2018

OEM quickshifter available — most complete Gen 1. 2-year proven engine, good depreciation.

GOOD PICK
2020

Best Gen 1 depreciation before the overhaul. TC + slipper — solid package.

GOOD PICK
2016

First year — check valve clearances and steering head bearings.

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