Gibson
XS650 Addict
Hey, what do you guys think of the XSR900? I like it....
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angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
I google imaged it and someone already cafe'd it. looks nice. Another I saw had the yello/black scheme on it. nice. 900 cc's though. out of my league. I like old lumbering bikes.
Gibson
XS650 Addict
The yellow and black is 60th anniversary scheme. It's a little more traditional than the FZ09, same engine.
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Been sniffin' around, lookin' at the XSR-900.
I dunno. 34" seat height, and that high rear end.
My oldschool brain is havin' a hard time adjusting.
Just doodling...
I dunno. 34" seat height, and that high rear end.
My oldschool brain is havin' a hard time adjusting.
Just doodling...
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Why is it everything out there today is either some ginormous monstrosity, or a rocket bike? Somewhere, the concept got lost of a 'motored-cycle' (like the Xs650). Spokes. Pedals. Air-cooled. Less cylinders than my car. No windshield, saddle bags (those are for horses), or anything else that detracts from the idea that its granddaddy was a bicycle. The XSR-900 looks to have the potential to be a true neo-classic. I wish the manufacturers would just take a giant leap backwards, simplify, and go back to what makes a 'motored-cycle'.
Gibson
XS650 Addict
I almost bought one, but stepped back and stopped my self. I really think it is a nice reliable and good performing bike, but something is missing there for me. I wound up getting a R100 BMW used instead. I also picked up a Suzuki 2003 SV1000S. Both these bikes cost a lot less than the new Yamaha. I am into working on my bikes as much as riding them. I really do miss my XS650!
Just too powerful........................I like slow bikes, that won't kill me! Good bike for the under 40 guys and gals.
TimeMachine
SeventyEighte
Agree, And wondering why even Triumph has gone so big ! As roads become more crowded, speeding citations go higher, auto driver skills are in decline ! Who really wants such monsters to ride. Even local road racers at PIR don't ask for such huge engines and the mass that comes with.. keep it simple stupid !
I slobbered all over one when I took the FJ in for it's 4000 mile checkup and Spring service.
As far as I know, the XSR and the FJ use the same engine, the XSR is (obviously) a naked bike. Not sure if there are suspension upgrades or not. A lot of people whine about the suspension on the FJ. Coming off a 40 year old bike, I find it amazing.
As to "why the big engine". I absolutely LOVE that engine! It's perfectly happy donking around town at 2500-3000 RPM and it pulls like a freight train all the way up to redline. If you turn traction control off, throttle wheelies WILL happen in 1st and 2nd.
Being 66, I know you don't HAVE to wring it out in every gear or ride it like Ricky Racer everywhere you go. I still get a kick out of flogging it a bit from 0-60(ish...) tho. I do find that I have to leave it in 5th on the highway or I'm doing 70. The engine has a very noticeable (and enticing...) sweet spot around 4500 RPM. In 6th, that'll get you in trouble.
I resisted the temptation to throw a leg over the XSR, but it the riding position is as comfortable for crippled up old farts as the FJ is, I'd ride one in a skinny second. The only thing I don't like about the FJ is the Transformer styling on the front. The XSR is plumb bootifull!
As far as I know, the XSR and the FJ use the same engine, the XSR is (obviously) a naked bike. Not sure if there are suspension upgrades or not. A lot of people whine about the suspension on the FJ. Coming off a 40 year old bike, I find it amazing.
As to "why the big engine". I absolutely LOVE that engine! It's perfectly happy donking around town at 2500-3000 RPM and it pulls like a freight train all the way up to redline. If you turn traction control off, throttle wheelies WILL happen in 1st and 2nd.
Being 66, I know you don't HAVE to wring it out in every gear or ride it like Ricky Racer everywhere you go. I still get a kick out of flogging it a bit from 0-60(ish...) tho. I do find that I have to leave it in 5th on the highway or I'm doing 70. The engine has a very noticeable (and enticing...) sweet spot around 4500 RPM. In 6th, that'll get you in trouble.
I resisted the temptation to throw a leg over the XSR, but it the riding position is as comfortable for crippled up old farts as the FJ is, I'd ride one in a skinny second. The only thing I don't like about the FJ is the Transformer styling on the front. The XSR is plumb bootifull!
TimeMachine
SeventyEighte
As a life long Yamaha fan ! Its understood about the FJ legacy.. Stompin roll on ! Comfortabel 700 mile days on my 91 , "accidental" wheel stands at high speed over rolling hills. I get that one. But Im not there anymore...
I shouldn't be, but I giggle like a 10 year old girl at a pajama party every time I loft the front end over the local "tickle bellies" as my kids used to call them. Leaving from a stop or corner like a big-assed bird is every bit as much fun at 66 as it was at 16.
Gibson
XS650 Addict
My Sv1000 will do that too. 118hp and lots of torque. I really miss my XS650 though. I wish I did not sell it...that was a real crude basic motorcycle. Fun to ride and work on. My old BMW is mellow like the XS and a real joy to ride and listen to. I agree that fast bikes tempt you and all the power is not at all necessary, but modern brakes and handling are welcome.
Hi 2Many,
one buys a new bike to do what one imagines it'd be used for. Like picking up a young lady and taking off for a weekend of passion.
But look at the XSR-900's passenger accommodation.
The tallest young lady that'd fit on there would be a four foot high sex-midget.
And after your doodle?
Unless you lowered the passenger pegs by about a foot the young lady would need to be so short you'd have to use her as a vibrator.
Hi Scott,
I'd suppose if you googled "biker sex midgets" you'd get to see them.
But not here. This is a family site.
I find it appealing. If I was in the market for a bike like that, I suppose it would be considered.
I find these more visually appealing.
I find these more visually appealing.
Well Marty, you just checked all my boxes. I like all those bikes.
I've gone to a lot of international bike shows where most of the manufacturers show up with semi loads of bikes for demo rides and I've taken that opportunity to try a lot of different bikes out.
What I have come to realize about myself is, my preference lies with smaller, lighter , more nimble bikes. They're not very fashionable amongst the bigger is better crowd but I think they are more fun and less fatiguing to ride.
A couple of bikes that I remember as being an absolute chore to ride were the new Indian Chief and a 2000cc Kawasaki Vulcan. 950lbs of nut busting weight to try and maneuver at slow speeds. And God help you if you ever park one , nose first into a parking space ,with even the tiniest downhill grade. You'll have to call for help to back it up!
I've gone to a lot of international bike shows where most of the manufacturers show up with semi loads of bikes for demo rides and I've taken that opportunity to try a lot of different bikes out.
What I have come to realize about myself is, my preference lies with smaller, lighter , more nimble bikes. They're not very fashionable amongst the bigger is better crowd but I think they are more fun and less fatiguing to ride.
A couple of bikes that I remember as being an absolute chore to ride were the new Indian Chief and a 2000cc Kawasaki Vulcan. 950lbs of nut busting weight to try and maneuver at slow speeds. And God help you if you ever park one , nose first into a parking space ,with even the tiniest downhill grade. You'll have to call for help to back it up!
Another of the things I love about the FJ: Weight roughly equal to an XS @ 465 pounds, but better than double the horsepower.
It's really very nimble and easy to maneuver.
It's really very nimble and easy to maneuver.
Just for fun, I found a FJ-09 horsepower chart, and added the published curves for the 70-71 XS1 (256) and for the 74 TX650A (447).
Michaelo
650Mick
I've been eyeing this off for some weeks now, love the lines. I think you could do some serious miles as well without being shaken to death and have the "numb bum" i get after 4 hours.
Pretty expensive though, a big outlay for a toy, but I said that about the boat too....
Pretty expensive though, a big outlay for a toy, but I said that about the boat too....
