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I just got an XSR 900 (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I recently upgraded my Harley Street 750. That was my first bike and I had it for close to ten years.

I got to say that the XSR is really good. I took some time to understand what the electronic aids to and set them to grandpa riding, but it still has quite a bit. I noticed that I don't have to shift as early. The more aggressive seating feels odd, but I will get used to it. It comes with cruise control so I hope to take a few long distance trips.

Anyway I am off to some good impressions on my second bike. How is everyone else's weekend?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That’s a gorgeous bike! Weekends going alright, would be a lot better without snow or cold weather though lol

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Good thing spring is around the corner.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That must be a some change, harley to yamaha!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Pretty much night and day

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Awesome! Congratulations. That bike is a ripper. You’ll definitely be shifting higher with that motor. Post a picture.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Just updated the post with a pic. It is a total work of art.

Positive first impressions.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The XSR is such a cool bike. i would love one.
Congrats!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Thanks bro!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You can't go wrong with a Yamaha. The CP2 and CP3 engines of the XSR700/MT07 and XSR900/MT09 are two of the most reliable and fun engines on the market at the moment.

I had to sell my MT07 a few years ago and I have missed it ever since.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

That is really unfortunate that you had to sell :(

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You're going to like the way it rides. I have a Tracer. The CP3 engine is, I think, currently the absolute best engine in the business right now.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I can already tell the engine means business too!