[XSR700Admin]

Yamaha has released images and a video of its new retro-styled production model, the XSR700. The XSR is a variation of the FZ-07 platform, a retro roadster slightly reminiscent of Ducati’s successful Scrambler. As of this writing, the XSR700 has only been announced by Yamaha Motor Europe, but we expect it will also be sold in North America; we’ll provide an update when we hear back from Yamaha Motor U.S.A.

The 2016 Yamaha XSR700 follows the “Faster Sons” philosophy that led to a concept model produced by L.A.-based designer Shinya Kimura. It pays tribute to the classic XS650 but with modern technology, including the 689cc Twin engine from the FZ-07.

 

[Scepisle]

YAMAHA.. Bring this to the USA for 2016... my deposit is waiting to be placed !!!! Extremely excited about the XSR700...........

 

[Green700cc]

My next one, If Yamaha get ABS on it with the price right. It's look like a very easy to access/modify bike that for sure will get a lot of aftermarket options.

 

[Traffic]

My next one, If Yamaha get ABS on it with the price right. It's look like a very easy to access/modify bike that for sure will get a lot of aftermarket options.

why abs?

 

[north&west]

The first modern bike that has truly made me WANT IT! Eagerly waiting for North American release. Yes please!

 

[YamahaFan]

why abs?

ABS is important to some people and I think depending on where you live its a requirement to even be sold. With the growing amount of ABS applications, it think its bound to happen here.

 

[Green700cc]

ABS... Having boys and daughters new riders so having it just eases my mind that little bit more.

 

[Traffic]

LOL does anyone else find it ironic that it was designed in the California yet not slated for US launch as of yet

 

[Yaaamaha]

Will it be launched in the U.S at all? Why is it only limited to Europe?

 

[GogglesMcoy]

Yamaha may not see the U.S. as a profitable market for the xsr but we'll have to wait for Yamaha Motor U.S.A. to make a decision.

 

[Traffic]

Jensen thinks they'll do it... I don't see what kind of logic they can against bringing the XSR over... bikes like the NineT found plenty of homes on this side of the puddle...

 

[Yaaamaha]

If they do decide to ship the XSR across the pond we probably won't see it until next year.

 

[GogglesMcoy]

If there is a demand for it then Yamaha will start making it available to the U.S. public. I think the FZ-07 was first made available in Europe and then it was later released in the U.S. in 2014. The same could happen with the XSR.

 

[Yaaamaha]

How long did it take for the U.S. release after it was first sold in Europe?

 

[north&west]

They would be crazy if they didn't! People are loving the fz 's around here. There are quite a few shiny new ones on the road all of a sudden. I think if xsr came along, these guys would be lining up to trade them in.
That being said... we see crazy all the time.

 

[YamahaFan]

They would be crazy if they didn't! People are loving the fz 's around here. There are quite a few shiny new ones on the road all of a sudden. I think if xsr came along, these guys would be lining up to trade them in.
That being said... we see crazy all the time.

Might be because they're clearing out ones for the 2015 year model? This time of the year seems about right for that to have started.

 

[GogglesMcoy]

The 2016 models are coming out soon if they are not already available so dealers are probably trying to get rid of the older models.

 

[TrueNorth]

So that means you can find some nice discounts right now?

 

[GogglesMcoy]

Depends on what you're getting and if a newer version of it is already out.

 

[YamahaFan]

Best to check in with your dealers and see what's going on directly at their level.