2018 Yamaha XSR700 Sport Heritage Revealed for U.S. + Video
The XSR900 now gets a little brother based off the FZ-07
After being available since 2016 in Europe, the Yamaha XSR700 is finally making its way to the U.S. and Canada. This new XSR uses the platform of the well-loved FZ-07 to create a retro-vibed roadster that slots into Yamaha’s Sport Heritage line.
Key elements that transform the FZ into XSR are the new aluminum fuel tank, vintage-inspired headlight and tail lamp, and a new subframe to support the new vintage-style seat. Classy aluminum components provide bracketry for the front fender and radiator cover. Yamaha says the XSR makes for a good platform for customization thanks to removable tank panels and the removable steel subframe.
Remaining unchanged is the FZ-07’s 689cc inline-Twin with 270-degree crank and all the other mechanical bits, including its LCD instrumentation. The XSR includes ABS in its $8,499 MSRP. That’s a $1,000 premium over the ABS-equipped 2017 FZ-07. It’s scheduled to hit dealers in October and will be available in Matte Gray/Aluminum or the Raspberry Metallic seen here.
Check out our coverage of the 2018 Yamaha XSR700 from AIMExpo.
2018 Yamaha XSR700 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $8,499 |
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled DOHC inline twin cylinder; 8 valves |
| Displacement | 689cc |
| Bore & Stroke | 80.0mm x 68.6mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Transmission | Constant mesh 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload; 5.1-in travel |
| Front Brake Type | Dual hydraulic disc, 282mm; ABS |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic disc, 245mm; ABS |
| Front Tire | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Phantom Sportcomp |
| Rear Tire | 180/55ZR17 Pirelli Phantom Sportcomp |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 in. |
| Length | 81.7 in. |
| Width | 32.3 in. |
| Height | 44.5 in. |
| Rake/Trail | 25.0°/3.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 32.1 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.7 gal. |
| Wet Weight | 410 lb. (claimed) |
| Warranty | 12 months limited factory warranty |
| Color | Matte Gray/Aluminum; Raspberry Metallic |
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I like it but I not buying one. Don't have the money. One complaint, the aluminum tank cover. My magnetic tank bag or magnetic map pouch won't stick AND why cover the tank? Make the tank full size for a little more capacity.
It's 'retro' only in a steam-punk sort of way, and although that style is not my thing I find myself liking this anyway. Its better to look at in my opinion than the FZ-07, but is it $1000 better?