XSR700 First Ride

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XSR700 News

Discussion Starter · Oct 28, 2015

MCN has ridden the XSR700 for the first time.

Unfortunately you'll have to wait until the magazine is out on November 4th to get the full write up.

However Andy does give us some feedback. The XSR700 remains just as agile, fun and engaging as the (FZ)MT-07 its based on. He does mention that the ergonomics have been reworked, resulting in a more upright and comfortable position.

Lastly, Yamaha will be offering some 40 official accessories to go along with it's dedicated apparel selection.

Bikes will be in UK dealers come January 2016!

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GogglesMcoy

· #2 · Oct 29, 2015 (Edited)

Will you be posting the magazine article here on the 4th?
Would be great to hear more about the riding position and how it handles at highway speeds.

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YamahaFan

· #3 · Oct 29, 2015

GogglesMcoy said:
Will you be posting the magazine article here on the 4th?
Would be great to hear more about the riding position and how it handles at highway speeds.

That's if one of us doesn't get to it first!

I'll be on the look out for it, exciting information coming out that I won't sleep on

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GogglesMcoy

· #4 · Oct 30, 2015

You're subscribed to MCN?

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YamahaFan

· #5 · Oct 31, 2015

GogglesMcoy said:
You're subscribed to MCN?

No, but it might be time to do that

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Traffic

· #6 · Nov 2, 2015

don't wait...VisorDown has theirs up now! http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-yamaha-xsr700-review/28367.html

WE'VE seen our friends in Bologna doing well so we're jumping on the hipster band wagon,' joked Shun Miyazawa, Yamaha's project manager during the presentation of the XSR700. The joke fell flat... perhaps because there's truth said in jest.

HA!

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GogglesMcoy

· #7 · Nov 4, 2015

They tested it out on a damp day with drops! Seems like the AMS inspired confidence in them while he was riding in questionable conditions. Why can't this be the standard in the U.S?
Please bring this over to us Yamaha!

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Tourin

· #8 · Nov 7, 2015

If it does come to the U.S there may be a non ABS model as it's not a requirement and that may reduce the price a bit but yea, its mandatory in Europe.

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YamahaFan

· #9 · Nov 9, 2015

This is exactly what i wanted to hear about the engine, thanks for posting the review:

The punchy engine that helped make the MT-07 so popular works just as well in its new home. It feels more willing than the Scrambler's L-twin motor and is smoother when you open it up through the gears. It makes the same power as the Scrambler (75hp) and, strangely, exactly the same torque (50lbft) although the XSR is six kilograms lighter.

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests...yamaha-xsr700-review/28367.html#ixzz3r2HMZg00

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GogglesMcoy

· #10 · Nov 11, 2015

Will a lower cost and weight be able to draw Ducati scrambler enthusiasts away?

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YamahaFan

· #11 · Nov 11, 2015

GogglesMcoy said:
Will a lower cost and weight be able to draw Ducati scrambler enthusiasts away?

I think it can especially when it comes to cost as that's almost always a winning strategy. Weight is another thing but i'm not sure how much lighter they can make it and how much that will matter and to what extent with consumers in this market.

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