I'm 6 ft 2 in, (1.90m) and have a 33 inch inseam (84 cm) and the XSR700 fits me nicely. I swapped out the stock seat for the scrambler seat from the X-Tribute version and that gives you about an extra inch or 2.5cm of leg room if you need it. But even with just the stock seat, I was comfortable.

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

Much difference in comfort between the two, apart from the height difference?

@jakesolo2872

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris Not really, mate. Maybe a wee bit firmer. But nothing like making me consider swapping it back out again.

@kalnwi2023

9 ай бұрын

That's what she said , fits nicely .

Stunning bike. Clean simplicity and roomy. I love the colour. I may well get one. I could still keep my 390.

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

It's actually a nice accompaniment to a 390/401 in the garage!

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris Indeed.

At 5’11 I found the Xsr more comfortable than the mt. Very surprising what a 1” difference makes in the seat and handle bars.

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

Yep that difference is so small when you think about it like that, but I prefer the XSR too.

Good summary of the bike’s features. I can’t seem to take my eyes off that wire harness going right over the steering stem nut though. I’ve never seen that on a bike before.

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

It is a bit unusual, must have been how they thought they could hide it away best!

@Jimo368

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris Ater looking at the MT07 I believe they did this because that bike has the instruments mounted on the handlebar, so it’s a carry over from there.

What would you say for someone my height as a 6ft 8? 203.5cm Viking ? Still possible to fit the xsr700. Would the Xsr900 be any better or have more ability to fit very tall riders? Thanks

It looks like you might be somewhat hunched forward. wouldn't it improve your posture into a more upright position if you raise the handlebars?

@MotoJournoKris

11 ай бұрын

Being hunched is normal, at least that's what my first instructor told us many many years ago, and I've always found to be true from a comfort and ergo perspective on a motorcycle. He also joked that our mums would hate him for saying that, as obviously there's a lot of obsession about straight spine posture in other areas. But 'bar placement is also subjective, and in some cases a styling exercise, particularly with cruisers.

@thomasr.7975

11 ай бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris haha , Your mum would be right in my opinion, Im trying to find a good posture and moderately light motorbike, not sure this one is it but will try it out regardless, thanks for the video.

@kalnwi2023

9 ай бұрын

An adventure bike.@@thomasr.7975

I can't understand WHY they made it so high. The side view of the bike looks ridiculous. I don't want to sit on top of the bike. I want to sit more down behind the handlebars and tank. It just looks stupid. I like the simplicity of the bike, but I couldn't sit like that for long.

@MotoJournoKris

16 күн бұрын

It's normal height for this style of bike, you're only likely to see lower on an actual cruiser which generally have a lower seat height and taller tank/'bars because of the overall design. Only way to achieve what you're asking for here would be to run even taller 'bars and tank while everything else remained the same, making for an even taller more top heavy bike, that would probably look like an ADV. It would be a good engine in a Yamaha version of the Rebel/CMX 500 though, maybe the best P-twin for that kind of application.

helmet never on the ground bro! cheers

Does it have a slipper or assist cluch

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

Not at this stage!

@adeanacus576

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris why people say it does? im so confused

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

@@adeanacus576 Not sure on that one. You can very aggressively downshift on this and the MT-07 with little risk of compression lock, so maybe they just assume there's one fitted. The R7 got one from memory.

I am 1,75.Have to ride it so i can see if i can have both feet on the ground.

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

Definitely get a test ride on one, that's a similar height to me, so if your inseam length is similar you should be close.

@Karxar1as

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris I found one to ride but with the saddle from XTribute that i think its a bit higher than standard and i was fine but close like you said with both feet on the ground.Probably with standard that you have on video it will be even better.

@Mr450pro

Жыл бұрын

Great video 👌🏻not often KZreadrs go in detail about comfort on a bike. It’s nice to see

900 or 700 ?

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

I reckon I'd probably go the 900 these days. Bit more money, but the latest update to the MT-09 and XSR900 is exceptional, really upping the value in my mind.

Just Pin it and hope for the best 😏.

Deliciously Ugly.. I must organise a test ride.

Great review. Yamaha forgot their “Kondo” in the XSR design, this bike is straight up ugly😂

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

Seems to be a design people either love or hate!

@ridenm7748

Жыл бұрын

Yup, I think this is the best looking new Yamaha.

@MotoJournoKris

Жыл бұрын

@@cassius348 That black and gold colour scheme does look amazing, I always rated it on the XSR900 SE too.