Great video, was interesting to hear your point. I managed to mitigate the shimmies on my XSR900 2017 by mounting a bit lower handlebar (Barracuda brand), removing any windscreen, mounting endbar low mirrors. Also did a SAG on my bike and then with SAG correct values I tested different values, the most effective until now has been: Max rear preload, SAG corrected front preload + 2 clicks (the thin lines on the chrome bar) to the harder side. Hope it helps!
The aluminium fuel tank cover is a great idea as it provides for easy replacement and with the plastic tank provides for light weight. It also allows you to easily change colours. I absolutely love this bike, the ergonomics are great for my 175cm height. The motor is absolutely awesome, it’s like riding a turbocharged two stroke. The worst thing about the XSR900 is the suspension, it’s way too harsh for my 73kg weight and without doubt the worst of any bike I’ve owned. Luckily there are lots of aftermarket options available.
you are right about the suspension ,if you are on some glass smoothe highway in america, otherwise it is real back breaker, but i guess they got to cater for two up riding .....i already spent about $1000 on aftermarket shock and adjustments to the valving but not there yet
Have had mine since 2019..., share the fuel capacity and seat comfort issues. Blinkers, tank covers etc., I also agree, however, I feel the win in price compensates for these aesthetics. Transmission and speed wobble.., this is my sixth season riding this bike, no issues at all. In fact I find the handling and transmission excellent. Suspension, brakes, no issue however I'm 5'11'' and 170 lbs..., I find it corners and handles beautifully. My opinion..., the person buying the XSR900 falls into two camps..., they know and understand the massive gap between price and performance or they don't, and have made a major mistake and should exit the decision asap. The cross plane three is clearly one of the best engines ever made in cycling and its wrapped in a very proven frame and suspension. It's not a distance cruiser or a land speed projectile. It's a dependable, finely balanced hammer. Respect it and use the proper traction control settings with the appropriate riding modes and it's Clark Kent with Superman on reserve. Ride Safe and Wear the Gear!
I have the 2017 60th Anniversary version... and totally love it... and the only thing I'd agree with u on, is the sound (i too have a Stock exhaust).. I think it's all down to personal choice... but it sounds like u need to move from it..(if not already)
That was a great review. Thanks for being so detailed. I was strongly considering getting this bike but some of the negatives you mentioned are a deal breaker for me. I might go with something else
Removed it to make room for the larger tire. Soon after making this video I replaced it using an sw-motech front fender with some custom brackets, it looked damn good.
Great video, was interesting to hear your point.
I managed to mitigate the shimmies on my XSR900 2017 by mounting a bit lower handlebar (Barracuda brand), removing any windscreen, mounting endbar low mirrors. Also did a SAG on my bike and then with SAG correct values I tested different values, the most effective until now has been: Max rear preload, SAG corrected front preload + 2 clicks (the thin lines on the chrome bar) to the harder side.
Hope it helps!
you are right about the seat ... throw it away and just sit on the frame it is just as confortable
I did 12000 km on mine, no such issues like you described with going into second, so it's your experience, not all of them have it.
The aluminium fuel tank cover is a great idea as it provides for easy replacement and with the plastic tank provides for light weight. It also allows you to easily change colours. I absolutely love this bike, the ergonomics are great for my 175cm height. The motor is absolutely awesome, it’s like riding a turbocharged two stroke. The worst thing about the XSR900 is the suspension, it’s way too harsh for my 73kg weight and without doubt the worst of any bike I’ve owned. Luckily there are lots of aftermarket options available.
you are right about the suspension ,if you are on some glass smoothe highway in america, otherwise it is real back breaker, but i guess they got to cater for two up riding .....i already spent about $1000 on aftermarket shock and adjustments to the valving but not there yet
Have had mine since 2019..., share the fuel capacity and seat comfort issues. Blinkers, tank covers etc., I also agree, however, I feel the win in price compensates for these aesthetics. Transmission and speed wobble.., this is my sixth season riding this bike, no issues at all. In fact I find the handling and transmission excellent. Suspension, brakes, no issue however I'm 5'11'' and 170 lbs..., I find it corners and handles beautifully. My opinion..., the person buying the XSR900 falls into two camps..., they know and understand the massive gap between price and performance or they don't, and have made a major mistake and should exit the decision asap. The cross plane three is clearly one of the best engines ever made in cycling and its wrapped in a very proven frame and suspension. It's not a distance cruiser or a land speed projectile. It's a dependable, finely balanced hammer. Respect it and use the proper traction control settings with the appropriate riding modes and it's Clark Kent with Superman on reserve. Ride Safe and Wear the Gear!
I have the 2017 60th Anniversary version... and totally love it... and the only thing I'd agree with u on, is the sound (i too have a Stock exhaust)..
I think it's all down to personal choice... but it sounds like u need to move from it..(if not already)
That was a great review. Thanks for being so detailed. I was strongly considering getting this bike but some of the negatives you mentioned are a deal breaker for me. I might go with something else
Could the instability come from the windscreen? Had a the same thing on my bandit 600.
Notice it before the windscreen install.
What happened to the front mudguard?
Removed it to make room for the larger tire. Soon after making this video I replaced it using an sw-motech front fender with some custom brackets, it looked damn good.
it sounds like a George Jetson ship - lol
Exactly! haha!
No these don't. They sound brutal.@@MaxxOverdrive
Isn't that a xsr700? Why do you call it the 900?
Nope not a 700. It is a 2016 XSR900