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The LED headlight lights up the night in such a way that<br />
Eskom could only dream of. Cars flash you, even when<br />
set to dims which can become a nuisance but hey at<br />
least they have noticed me riding. The LED tail light is<br />
snuggly fitted underneath the reto-styled tail unit and fits in<br />
perfectly and more importantly is still visible to the traffic<br />
behind you. The fuel tank is rather small in capacity at<br />
only 14 liters (+-200km range) but quite long and narrow,<br />
pretty much as most tanks were back in the 80s which is<br />
aesthetically pleasing and makes you feel like you are in a<br />
James Dean production. The real only issue for me is that<br />
of the nasty-looking standard underslung exhaust which<br />
would be the first thing I change. Also, the addition of a<br />
belly pan, seat cowl, and fly screen as standard would be<br />
nice and finish the looks off properly in my opinion.<br />
Attention to detail is great and it slowly seems as though<br />
the Japs are getting this right and taking styling cues<br />
from the Italians. No cables or wires sticking out creating<br />
an obvious eyesore. The styling is sleek, yet sharp and<br />
contemporary. Priced at only R219 950.00, the XSR is the<br />
perfect blend of modern meets retro and that makes me<br />
really happy indeed.<br />
Keen to go for a ride? Then call 011 259 7855 and book<br />
your demo ride on the Yamaha XSR 900, and if you do, let<br />
us know what you think of it. Email your impressions plus<br />
a photo of you with the bike to rob@motoriderworld.com<br />
and we might even put it in the next issue.
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