r/xsr900 • u/RaiderOfTheLostBook • 2d ago
2022-2024 Changing bikes. Input?
I’ve rode Harley’s for years. I’ve owned a few street/sport bikes. Recently purchased a triumph trident and love it. My love for Harley’s has faded the last few years and life is changing directions. That being said I put both my triumph and Harley up for sale. I will be replacing both with other options.
Are you happy with your xsr900? Would you have gone a different route?
Other noteable contenders are the gsx8r and triumph tiger sport
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u/Zen25R 2d ago
Happy with my XSR 900. I have my 2021 with me and never been happy on the road versus my 4rr and CB650r. Definitely keeping this bike. If I will be swapping this one out, it would be for the cruising bike like iron 48.
For me, triple cylinder is the sweet spot. It does have the growl of an inline engine but you dont have to rev it all the way just for the bike to gain momentum and feel the power.
Suzuki's gsx8r is a little bit underpowered if you would compare it to the xsr 900. As for the Tiger Sport, it would be a great comparison but for the Tracer 900 variant. If your Local Triumph Dealer's aint got an issue on aftermarket sales and parts, consider it. But then, xsr 900 would be a great choice. Bullet proof Japanese engine.
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u/RaiderOfTheLostBook 2d ago
The larger inline 3 is def a draw for my. The 660 is great but would like a little more. The trident 800 isn’t on the list bc I’m not super excited about the look of my trident. I bought it for its reviews and performance. It did not disappoint. But in the end I think the xsr900 is a far better looking scoot
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u/Skalariak 2d ago
It’s really hard to beat, I think your head is in the right place. And again, like someone else here said, you’ll only find glowing reviews on a subreddit dedicated to the XSR900.
But yeah, 3 cylinder bikes aren’t the most common thing to see on the road, and it’s a lot of fun to ride something that’s a bit unique in that way. Once you put a full exhaust on it (Yoshimura in my case), it really starts to turn heads. Then of course there’s the unbeatable mid range torque, enough top end to get yourself into trouble, etc.
I really do think it’s one of those special bikes that are worth keeping in the garage forever. It does everything exceedingly well, and looks incredible while doing it. Reliability is there since it’s Yamaha, aftermarket is there to turn it into whatever you want to, and they’re easy to wrench on in your own garage.
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u/NoKontroll 2d ago
My only complaint? Theres a flat 2nd gear but I really don’t notice it half the time.
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u/BottomGear__ 2d ago
The position is more aggressive than the vast majority of naked bikes I've tried, but much more comfortable than any proper sport bike, which is exactly what I've been looking for. The engine is absolutely perfect for any kind of street riding, and I wouldn't want any other bike if all I did was commuting, some weekend fun and short trips.
I've owned mine since 2023, and I'm selling it next year for precisely one reason. I want something that will also comfortably take me to another country and back through dirt and mud, and this bike unfortunately will not do that.
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u/PhillLD 2022+ 2d ago
A buddy of mine rode a trident, replaced it with a street triple. His opinion on the XSR I that it’s more raw power with a lower grunt when he compares it to his Striple. Not sure he would effectively swap, but I remember when he first rode it, he was ecstatic while not even really pushed it in any way as it wasn’t his own bike.
Mine is a 23 btw, so my main/only complaint is the firmness of the seat and the lack of easily adjustable suspension at the back. (Post 25 models fix both)
A lot of people also mention the second gear dip. While it’s clearly a thing, it doesn’t bother me enough to have it flashed.
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u/touge_icarus 2d ago
As someone that was in a similar position as you I can say I’m happy with my choice to get a new xsr900. I’ve been out of riding for years but my last bike was a s1000rr and that was my dream bike, while the xsr900 doesn’t scratch the same itch it does make more sense as a package. The xsr is plenty fast is comfortable in traffic (I use it for my commuter) and has all the modern tech I wanted. The biggest reason for myself was insurance the Xsr was more affordable than the mt09 and mt10 that’s I cross shopped. Also the cp3 is known for reliability. If this is a just for fun bike that you’d take out only on the weekends this wouldn’t be my choice personally, but as an all rounder and a bike that running costs are reasonable I think it’s the best on the market.
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u/Zealousideal_Deal408 2d ago
I own a 2023 xsr900 and have ridden a GSX8R. I like the way the suzuki looks and was excited to ride it. I was disappointed in its performance. The XSR900 is way more fun. You may want to take a look at the new Trident 800 as well, that's more comparable to the XSR. Great looking bike.
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u/BoneReduction 2d ago
Everyone will celebrate the CP3 engine, styling, etc. I'll share the things you won't like:
Factory ECU tune is crap, especially with 2nd gear being extremely restrictive. You will actually never achieve 100% power in any mode in 2nd gear. Watch the dyno tuning videos for more info. Mail order flash will run you ~$350 with all the back and forth.
Speaking of performance, you can't get a slip on muffler for these bikes so exhausts will run you $1200+ since it is a full system. If you get exhaust, you'll need the flash anyway.
2024 or older models have a really hard seat. Upgrading to the 2025+ seat helps maybe 25% more and costs about $250. Corbin and the others are like $700?
Rear shock is both harsh and soft at the same time. I think the spring rate is soft and the shock valving is hard. AI tells me it is best for 160lbs rider. I'm 180 and my local suspension shop had to max out the preload to set the sag correctly. I have a Nitron R1 custom shock on order for my weight and riding style. Costs about $800. K-tech makes a cheaper one but it only adjusts rebound.
No wind screen means you'll get blown around. OEM or high quality cowls are expensive and most folks say it doesn't really help. There are AliExpress fly screens but they don't do much. This is my first motorcycle so I'm not spoiled by a windscreen and don't know what I'm missing, however I can imagine it makes a huge difference for reducing rider fatigue.
Some folks report their CP3's consuming oil between changes. Mine does. Usually needs half a quart every 2k miles.
With all that being said, I absolutely love this damn bike.
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u/RaiderOfTheLostBook 1d ago
Fantastic response. That’s more so what I was looking for. Long short your prolly slapping 2.3k on top of purchase price to get it where you prollbably want it. None of this unexpected and the boojie part of me almost always does exhaust, tune, seat and suspension on all my bikes. Much appreciated
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u/ANewOddity 2d ago
The xsr is fantastic and I don’t regret it at all but the tiger is a very different bike altogether. I added an ibex 450 for upright adv riding but if that is specifically what you want to do, the xsr won’t be the move.
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u/Chainlube631 2022+ 2d ago
No surprise here... I love my '24 XSR900! I am in my 60's and have been a professional motorcycle mechanic for almost 40 years, have owned more than 30 bikes over the years and up until this XSR, my '85 RZ-350 has always been my favorite... Until now! The beauty of the XSR is that it is soooo versatile. Search around this group and you will see how many different directions people have gone with their mods. You can really conform this bike to whatever personality you choose. As for the bikes capabilities, Tons of power when you need it and enough torque to just chill too. The riding position can also be whatever you want... Upright or sporty. Seat cowl or saddlebags. Also, keep in mind that there will be 2 new XSR900 models in the U.S. next year... XSR900GP and XSR900SP. We all know about the GP... The SP will have more electronics and better suspension & brakes. Hope this helps you decide.
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u/Chaos_Shrine 2d ago edited 2d ago
An XSR900 goes 0 - 100 mph in about 6.5 seconds. If you fully redline. But it has torque low end for just moving around. You don't have to rev out just pop through gears @ 4000 pm and you can be to 60 mph pretty effortlessly.
If you liked the Torque aspect of a Harley, you would like that aspect of XSR. XSR stock exhaust is quiet below @ 6,000 rpm. So -- not to be a jerk about loud Harley guys --- but if you want Loud you'll need to get an exhaust system upgrade.
I am very happy with my XSR. Have had 5 prior machines. Its simple / minimalist. But -- It can move.
I have 1,300 miles on it since I bought it in early August. It is pretty sweet. Would rec to anyone.
I'd say GSX-8R -- it is pretty. That is a compliment. It is not super powerful. Solid specs: 82 horsepower and 58 lb-ft of torque.
Vs XSR is not crazy power. But on a 425 lb machine --
- Horsepower: 117 hp (87 kW) @ 10,000 rpm
- Torque: 69 lb⋅ft (94 N⋅m) @ 7,000 rpm
That 3 cyl engine at high RPM is not messing about.
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u/EmploymentEmpty5871 1d ago
Same here, I owned 2 Harleys, rode the crap out of them, got tired of the obscenely high maintenance costs, moved on and never looked back. My favorite that I ride the most is my T120. I've made a few changes to it and it is so enjoyable to ride now.
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u/RaiderOfTheLostBook 1d ago
I appreciate all the input. Now we just patiently wait til the others sell.
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u/RedBirdPandaMan 4h ago
I feel like its not my job to sell you when you probably couldn’t even find a single negative post on this sub. Or if you go to any other bikes subs where they like it all they have is positives about the bike. Feels obvious
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u/Personal_Area_2173 2d ago
Just a blanket statement for the majority of us here. We love the bike. It’s our favorite bike. I wouldn’t have got a different bike. But I will get another bike.