I’ve been wanting to see more content in this community so I’ve decided to “be the change”
So instead of praying posting my bike over and over, I’ll try to post a featured motorcycle with some quick stats. First up:
2024 Yamaha XSR 700
Engine: 689.6 cc (42.08 cu in) 2-cylinder liquid-cooled four-stroke engine Torque: 689.6 cc (42.08 cu in) 2-cylinder liquid-cooled four-stroke engine, Power: (55 kW (74 hp)) at 9,000 rpm Top speed: 200 km/h (120 mph) Weight: ~186 kg (410 lb)
If you have one, tell us about it. What are your pros and cons?
Personally I hope to get one.
I almost bought one about 4 years ago, but when I went and saw it in person it just looked…unfinished. It seems like it’s just a stripped down MT-07 that they’re trying to pass off as retro. The Kawasaki Z650RS does a much better job of capturing that retro look.
What about it in person made you not to buy it? I like it. But I like it being upright and naked ;)
It just looked like it was designed for much more of it to be covered up. It didn’t have any style, like no care had been put into aesthetics. I ended up with a CB1100. If I were going to pick a retro twin, I’d probably go with a Triumph Bonneville or the Kawasaki. I ended up finding a used CB1100. I really would’ve preferred a twin, but the price was right and I love the style.
I can see that for sure. Especially compared in person to the Kawasaki. I’m hoping to post the Kawasaki next.
How do you like your CB1100?
I went for the 650’s big brother…
Seems like the resolution got squashed…so zoomed in.
It’s a somewhat throwback to this bike.
Beautiful. How long have you had it and what’s your personal review of it?
It’s a 2024 special edition. So I’ve had it since February. The bike is mostly great with some known quarks(knew what I was getting into). It’s very nimble on its feet and is exceedingly eager to go whatever direction you point it or even lean in. The effort to turn the bars is basically zero. This can lead to the bike wandering if you aren’t paying attention more than some other bikes. I know it has less HP than the none RS model but it has more low/mid torque. Which is fine by me. The bike is effortlessly fast around town and easy to handle. I have a supersport when I want to go silly fast…this bike is just chill.
This is the only bike I’ve ever added a shift shaft brace to and it cleaned up the shifts about 90%. The other is that the throttle is kinda jerky. How jerky varies by the individual bike. Mine really isn’t bad but you can flash the ECU and fix it entirely. I’ve mostly gotten use to it and plan to just live with it.
The stock tires aren’t great and I was one of like ~200 that had a recall on the front tire. Dunlop screwed up applying the sidewall rubber. The new tire did clean up the handling and braking a noticeable amount. The old tire was kinda squishy.
That is a really classy, classic bike. I know what you mean about the effort on the bars, when I ride my Scrambler after being on my other bikes for a while, I have to be attentive to stay in lane or on my side.
The CB worked out really well. It’s got the retro look and feel, it’s comfortable, it’s smooth. It’s got plenty of power as long as you’re not trying to race with it. It even has a center stand, which is really helpful for any kind of maintenance. Mine’s a 2014, so it’s got the 6 speed gearbox. It’s a little bit wider than I’d like, and even though it doesn’t feel heavy while you ride it, you can feel the weight when you’re pushing it around the garage.