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EP7 - Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Vlog - Yamaha XSR900
Ride with me to DGR 2024. I discuss some motorcycle rider safety tips and a bunch of other random thoughts. There were so many cool heritage motorcycles here in SoCal, especially the old BMW's. I rode my 2023 Yamaha XSR900.
Gear:
DJI Osmo 4
Polarizer lens
DJI Wireless mics
Shure lapel mic
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EP6 - New Yamaha XSR 900GP - Design Review
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Let's compare the design of the original Yamaha TZR500 race bike to the brand new XSR900GP. Let's discuss design details, new features, new hardware and software. Go check out the original review from MCN: ua-cam.com/video/CbfPlEF8rhQ/v-deo.htmlsi=ysF4sijDi3j4n9U2
EP5 - Neo retro and classic motorcycle styling
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Neo retro and classic motorcycle design discussion. Including the Yamaha XSR900, Triumph speed twin 1200, Royal Enfield continental, BMW R nine T and Kawasaki z900RS. I am not a motorcycle expert, so there may be some factual errors. Let me know what you think!
EP04 - Ortega Highway - 2023 Yamaha XSR900 POV ride
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Relax with me on my first time riding through Ortega highway in SoCal on my 2023 Yamaha XSR900. POV ride with engine sound. There is a lot of wind noise unfortunately, I changed mic locations and it made it worse.
2023 Yamaha XSR900 year-in-review
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4000 mile review of the 2023 Yamaha XSR900. This 890cc, cross-plane 3 cylinder standard/sport motorcycle is one of the best bangs for buck you can get in 2024. You get all the adjustable rider modes and electronic assists with a classic-contemporary styling that hits the sweet spot between retro and modern. Camera gear: - DJI Osmo 4 action cam - Fujifilm X-pro 3 - DJI wireless microphones Ridin...
EP02 - Santiago Canyon - Pure engine sound - POV Ride - Yamaha XSR900
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Chill motorcycle POV ride through Santiago Canyon twisty roads. I am still working on getting better audio and video, bear with me! Bike: Stock 2023 Yamaha XSR900 Gear: - DJI Osmo 4 action camera - DJI wireless mics - Fuji X-pro 3
EP01 - Laguna Beach POV ride - Pure engine sound - Yamaha XSR900
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Relax with me and enjoy the scenery on this POV motorcycle ride in Laguna Beach. No commentary, no reckless riding, just the pure therapeutic vibe of riding a motorcycle. Filming gear: - DJI Osmo 4 action camera - DJI wireless mics - Fuji X-pro3 Motorcycle: - Yamaha XSR900

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  • @yodo6414
    @yodo6414 10 днів тому

    Yes, the xsr is a cafe gp racer. Oh, and its a Triumph speed triple, not twin. Really great video though, love the humbleness.. keep it up.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 10 днів тому

      Oh yeah I was referring to the Speed Twin, the more classic one. The Speed Triple is a modern bike, it's a great bike too but pretty expensive. I guess you can also compare it to the XSR.

  • @johnnygorena5318
    @johnnygorena5318 21 день тому

    What city are you from

  • @nelsonso7617
    @nelsonso7617 22 дні тому

    Great video! I’m the same height and was worried if the bike would look too small so you’ve covered alot of my questions!

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 22 дні тому

      Thanks for watching! I think our height is ideal for most bikes. Maybe not 250's.

  • @subaruwrx3381
    @subaruwrx3381 23 дні тому

    Zeeee

  • @shirleymcclelland2537
    @shirleymcclelland2537 24 дні тому

    Can you do an episode of your favorite mods?

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 23 дні тому

      Shirley! I can't be spending on mods currently 😅. I'd be doing an ECU flash and full exhaust.

  • @valkunstgeist5041
    @valkunstgeist5041 24 дні тому

    daaang someone showed up on a Rune? that's sick!

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 24 дні тому

      Yup! I wish I filmed it during the ride.

  • @joshgrant8048
    @joshgrant8048 24 дні тому

    Which windscreen do you have?

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 24 дні тому

      Urbano Bruni. Italy based. It's mostly for looks, it doesn't provide any (or very little) wind protection.

  • @2WheelsGood.01
    @2WheelsGood.01 24 дні тому

    I forgot to adjust my polarizer lens, sorry about the weird dark corners!

  • @einarrjamesson9643
    @einarrjamesson9643 29 днів тому

    Im torn down the middle between this and a triumph street triple.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 29 днів тому

      The street triple is an excellent bike, but a lot more modern looking. The headlights really turn me off though, too wasp-like. You can't go wrong either way. I believe it also has a shorter wheelbase, so it's twitchier.

    • @einarrjamesson9643
      @einarrjamesson9643 29 днів тому

      @2WheelsGood.01 my hang up for the xsr900 is the big broad frame, it makes the bike look like it has a beer gut to me. On the other hand the Street Tripple has those bug eyed headlight. I can change the headlight though, I don't know I can fix the fat frame on the xsr900. It's a hair-thin decision for me lol

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 29 днів тому

      @@einarrjamesson9643 fair point. The exhaust on the XSR doesn't help. Ride em' both if you get the chance. I think that'll help you make the decision.

    • @phillittle5890
      @phillittle5890 23 дні тому

      I was in the same predicament. Test drove both and they are both amazing machines but I’m the proud owner of a street triple 765rs and could not be happier

  • @chrisw.1090
    @chrisw.1090 Місяць тому

    Hahaha the Yamaha logo on your brake reservoir cover is upside down 😮 Love my XSR900 too, enjoy!

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Lol thanks, it totally was upside down. Had to take it off, it was filthy.

  • @nige7951
    @nige7951 Місяць тому

    Hope you get your FZR fixed soon. I have a FZR 400 and 600 and love them. Decided to get the SXR 900 GP, definitely be the last bike I buy

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Oh there must've been a misunderstanding, I don't own an FZR. Lucky you! I wish we got the XSR 900 GP here in the US. Such a beautiful and unique bike.

  • @Test-ut2od
    @Test-ut2od Місяць тому

    Hows the quickshifter from 1st to 2nd at low rpms? 3-4k, clunky as well?

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Yeah from 1-2nd it's a little clunky. But it's hit and miss, sometimes it's very smooth. I'll often use the clutch from 1-2 and low rpm.

  • @glenncaukill1320
    @glenncaukill1320 Місяць тому

    I wanted to put the bike into top gear while you were riding along 😂

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Hey thanks for watching! I want to go faster, but I don't want a ticket!

  • @attilamurvai3108
    @attilamurvai3108 Місяць тому

    very good quality video especially as a first one!

  • @8lahaj
    @8lahaj Місяць тому

    Thank you !

  • @scarpheel
    @scarpheel Місяць тому

    Just found your channel, very interesting

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Hey thanks for watching! I appreciate it.

  • @chriswest2290
    @chriswest2290 Місяць тому

    It needs the full fairing.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Thanks for the comment! I like the half naked.

  • @thepassionofthegoose5472
    @thepassionofthegoose5472 Місяць тому

    Loving the new XSR900GP. I too thinks it looks like a 90's Ducati 900SS CR, specifically like the 96 I owned. My commuter/weekend bike is a 2023 MT-10 that started life black, but has since been wrapped 3M matte pine green metallic with gloss red ancients, which makes it looks like an entirely different, more refined machine. I would consider selling my MT-10 if the XSR-GP comes to the US just on appearance alone.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Hey thanks for the comment! I agree! Totally has a Ducati look. The MT-10 is a great bike and it sounds so good! Good idea on the green wrap, I actually considered a British Racing Green wrap, but I'm unsure on it. The stock blue is beautiful after all.

  • @photographerjonathan
    @photographerjonathan Місяць тому

    I don't like the look of the seat. and after test riding the bike I didn't like the comfort of the seat. and I don't get the strip of plastic side fairing going between the front of the seat and the gas tank. I also think the exhaust couldn't be uglier. why they don't put the hole on the side with a side cover that looks like an actual exhaust like on the Triumph Street triple 765 RS. and I am someone who doesn't like loud after market exhausts. the best thing about the XSR is the engine.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Hey thanks for commenting! It's all fair game. Taste is taste, and all of our bodies are different , so ergonomics have a ton of variables. The seat is an easy replacement! But I like the stock one. The side cover, It's just a way for designers to "merge" the tank design with the side. Giving it continuity rather than breaking up the lines. Exhaust, yeah, it's ugly, but most people replace that as their first project! I suspect these will get uglier as emissions get tighter every few years. I kept mine in stock because I also hate loud exhausts.

    • @noteeeven_everyday1892
      @noteeeven_everyday1892 Місяць тому

      I completely agree with you. After test riding both xsr 900 and 09 mt, I would consider an aftermarket seat option for the xsr.

  • @al-wilsonalino6091
    @al-wilsonalino6091 Місяць тому

    great video mate! I prefer the full fairing and the old style pipe on the XSR GP. It completes the look for me. The upgrades for the GP are the same as the MT-09 SP version. Larger Dash, Upgraded Suspension, New Controls. I'm hoping they do an XSR 900 SP with those upgrades.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Hey thanks! And agree, if we don't get the GP, maybe just an XSR900sp would be great. As fair as the fairings, totally fair! Just a preference. I'd be happy with either!

  • @2WheelsGood.01
    @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

    Any thoughts on this format? Is the video too long? Too boring? I know design detail conversations aren't everyone's cup of tea and people just want to watch reckless riding lol.

    • @user-tu3ow4df9k
      @user-tu3ow4df9k Місяць тому

      need more content talking about motorcycle design, it's usually skimped over by everyone as it's 'subjective'. Maybe do a section on how you would've designed the bike your way? Can take inspiration from ua-cam.com/video/NQtWd-KtVeo/v-deo.html

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Thanks for the feedback! I was thinking about designing (sketch and 3D model) my own version of the rear cowl for this video. I'll do it for the next one! ​@@user-tu3ow4df9k

    • @user-tu3ow4df9k
      @user-tu3ow4df9k Місяць тому

      @@2WheelsGood.01 Do a design review on the Z900RS Cafe!

  • @MailSwinger
    @MailSwinger Місяць тому

    Awesome video! I really like the windshield. Can you please provide a link to it? Thanks !!

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Hey I appreciate it. I don't have a link but the brand is called Urbano Bruni, an Italian brand, They have a website.

  • @al-wilsonalino6091
    @al-wilsonalino6091 Місяць тому

    amazing!...you should do more like this. analyzing different motorbikes and maybe cars "design wise".

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Hey thank you! I want to do a similar one for the XSR GP. Too bad it's EMEA only.

    • @al-wilsonalino6091
      @al-wilsonalino6091 Місяць тому

      @@2WheelsGood.01 i was just thinking of a comparison between xsr 900 and xsr 900 gp in terms of how retro they are 👌👌👌

  • @rayrayrun
    @rayrayrun Місяць тому

    man you are such an og. i remember my uncles use to have those wrist band on their r6 back in the day

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Thanks! Yeah those prevent the brake fluid from breaking down due to UV exposure.

  • @user-iu4wh1zs6t
    @user-iu4wh1zs6t Місяць тому

    23:40 - Your English is really good. You're making a technical description of a machine in your second language. I can barely ask for the bathroom in Spanish. I can't even introduce myself in Japanese, Korean, Russian, French... So yeah, you're doing good for this hemisphere.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Haha I appreciate it! I grew up with both languages simultaneously in South America, so I ultimately used Spanish more often.

  • @user-iu4wh1zs6t
    @user-iu4wh1zs6t Місяць тому

    19:40 - that would be dope AF if it had that old school green text like the og CRT monitors from the late 1980's. But, software designers don't know enough to design a dedicated display. They don't know how many pixels they actually need to convey information. They need $9,000 computers to wireframe a menu system, and still add too many steps. Partially because they suck at written communication and creating categories / headers to organize menus. Tesla is famous for disorganized, rambling menus that are longer than the dead sea scrolls and almost as hard to read.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Yeah I really cannot stand all that scrolling and menu navigation. You can only make it so intuitive with all the information bloat. I guess this is appealing to the majority of people? I'm more of a purist.

  • @jaromor8808
    @jaromor8808 Місяць тому

    ugliest seat in the business, otherwise i absolutely dig the looks and the sound of this bike

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Haha yeah seems like half the people hate it and the other half loves it.

  • @valkunstgeist5041
    @valkunstgeist5041 Місяць тому

    "On my way to go get coffee, that's why we ride bikes, isn't it?" got me in one, lmao.

  • @michaelsdojo1910
    @michaelsdojo1910 Місяць тому

    This is a really good review, I need something very agile and easy to maneuver through heavy traffic. I love how this bike looks, but this video made me realize it’s not for me.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Hey thanks! I appreciate it. Yup, for tight squeezes and maneuvering I'd go elsewhere. Maybe a Supermoto type bike or a more standard bike. Can't go wrong with an SV650, the Mazda Miata of bikes. MT07 might be good for that as well, I just don't really like the look.

    • @langhamp8912
      @langhamp8912 28 днів тому

      Heavy urban traffic is somewhat of a mixed bag in the XSR900, but all modern bikes are somewhat bad urban bikes simply because the catalytic converter requires tremendous heat to work correctly. Thus, the "breadbox" cooks the bottom of the engine, and in slow stop and go traffic my XSR900 is cooking at 220 F and above. You can cut down on the heat by setting the bike to mode 4 which reduces the power by, I think, nearly half (not sure), but all these "breadbox" bikes really cook their engines at lower speeds. However, as a naked bike it's not personally uncomfortable compared to faired bikes that dump hot air is a specific part of your body. Lane threading, which I occasionally do despite it being illegal in my state (I lived in California and Bangkok), is easy with this bike as it has a properly low first gear and its mirrors can be instantly turned inward. The minuscule steering head lock does bother me a lot but in traffic that's not a problem. Instead, it's a big problem when you're trying to move the bike across a sidewalk, parking garage, alley, door frame to alley, etc...and these are all conditions you will encounter a lot in urban areas. If you're not storing the bike physically in these locations or don't need to access such locations, then the XSR900 is pretty good in urban traffic.

  • @luisromano9254
    @luisromano9254 Місяць тому

    Yes, love it too.

  • @mrs_marc
    @mrs_marc Місяць тому

    Dude! Loved this!!

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Dude thank you! Came out a little long lol.

  • @anthonywilson-qk6bl
    @anthonywilson-qk6bl Місяць тому

    Your doing alright.

  • @anthonywilson-qk6bl
    @anthonywilson-qk6bl Місяць тому

    Back in the mid 90s this was what would be called a Techtro. Japanese manufacturers made bikes that gave a modern interpretation of a retro with better performance and running gear.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 Місяць тому

      Thanks! I'll have to use that term more often, it is a good description.

  • @au303
    @au303 2 місяці тому

    Waiting for the new XSR900 GP/DB or the R9; whichever they release in North America first.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      I read the GP isn't coming stateside, but I hope it does, I would totally get one. R9 sounds very plausible, but I'm not really into modern super sport bikes. If I was near a track, it would be different!

  • @Fittednocap
    @Fittednocap 2 місяці тому

    My only issue with the design is how exposed and big the frame is. If they could’ve added a small fairing (not the gp fairing, something smaller) or maybe have the tank cover up a bit more of it. It would’ve been 10/10 but that’s just me nitpicking

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      Understood! Design is quite a subjective topic. I'll make a video on it.

  • @langhamp8912
    @langhamp8912 2 місяці тому

    Lane splitting is a lot harder today than it was 20 years ago, simply because cars are so much wider. Bicyclists did an article about this problem: average width of a car has gone from 82 inches wide to 96 inches, thus leaving the unfortunate lane splitter with less than 4 inches on either side of his handlebars. A lot of those studies on motorcyclists lane splitting are from before cars became mega-sized.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      This is 100% true. The way cars have bloated in the U.S the last 15 years is absurd. Here in Orange County it is so noticeable. Large parking lots are like war zones with all these distracted drivers in tanks. Good video topic to discuss!

  • @3089280288
    @3089280288 2 місяці тому

    HD could have made a similar bike

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      They could, but I don't think it's appropriate for their brand or customer base these days. Maybe Buell can if they get their act together.

  • @lyszczak
    @lyszczak 2 місяці тому

    what windshield is that?

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      Urbano Bruni makes it. Italian company. It's for looks only, won't do much when it comes to wind protection.

    • @lyszczak
      @lyszczak 2 місяці тому

      an so i know it :) looks much better on the bike/on the video than on stock photos.

  • @MrFirstonraceday
    @MrFirstonraceday 2 місяці тому

    Bought a new 2024 last month. Everything you said is spot on. The clunky shift between 1-2 is only at low rpms it seems. If I’m putzing around on surface streets, I clutch too

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      Congrats on the new bike! Did you get the red/white? David at Vcyclenut can get it shifting smoother with his ECU flash, but I haven't done it myself. I might wait until I get an exhaust.

    • @MrFirstonraceday
      @MrFirstonraceday 2 місяці тому

      @@2WheelsGood.01 yup red/white. Did a tail tidy and front/ rear turn indicators, and frame sliders. Gonna just ride it this summer, then send to vcycle and get exhaust when it gets butt-ass cold

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      @@MrFirstonraceday Solid plan, have fun and stay safe!

    • @5Maxforce
      @5Maxforce 2 місяці тому

      I've ridden 2 bikes with quick shifters and both were clunky at low revs/speed. One of them had a custom ECU map and it was much smoother all round.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      @@5Maxforce yep, seems to be a common issue due to fueling/restrictions.

  • @TheMachRider
    @TheMachRider 2 місяці тому

    Where'd you pick up that meter cover from? Is it one of the cheapo eBay ones or an OEM Yamaha one? Looks pretty good.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      Hey thanks for the comment. It's from an Italian company called Urbano Bruni. It is made of aluminum and steel, very solid.

  • @bridgettdixon6807
    @bridgettdixon6807 2 місяці тому

    Love that blue thang. 😊

  • @TheSpaceBorn
    @TheSpaceBorn 2 місяці тому

    Nice ride, I just picked one up myself

  • @Pfannkuchenkanone
    @Pfannkuchenkanone 2 місяці тому

    I like your style

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      I appreciate it! Thank you for watching!

  • @ctng37
    @ctng37 2 місяці тому

    My obtainable dream bike. The video quality is amazing btw! To me at least, a good dash is like wearing a nice watch. Yeah, my phone does the job better but it's nice to look down and see something quality. My biggest gripe is the shape. The circular gauge of the first gen fits the bike so well and this just kinda sits there like the iPad looking screen on newer cars. The small screen on the huge dash is icing on the cake for making it look terrible IMO. But if they only thing you can complain about is the dash, then it must be a hell of a good bike

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      Hey! Thanks for the kind words, it was my obtainable dream bike too. I'll try to improve the video as I go with more angles etc. Phones have great quality now a days! I totally agree on the screen! The round one fits the bike a lot better.

  • @Abarenboshogun000
    @Abarenboshogun000 2 місяці тому

    Amazing video! 🎉

  • @Losangelesmotorcycles
    @Losangelesmotorcycles 2 місяці тому

    Good job !! Good review ! Have the same bike

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! The bike is so much fun, and nice to look at.

  • @TheSpaceBorn
    @TheSpaceBorn 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful bike! Just picked one up myself. Waiting until the motor is broken in and then getting an exhaust, the cp3 motor sounds beautiful.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 місяці тому

      Hell yeah man! It does sound beautiful. Breaking in requires so much patience lol.

  • @dm-nvs
    @dm-nvs 2 місяці тому

    Классный мотоцикл!

  • @dm-nvs
    @dm-nvs 2 місяці тому

    Привет из России! Классный байк, интересно рассказали🎉

  • @athenaalexi
    @athenaalexi 2 місяці тому

    Just got mine a week ago i love it