Just bought this bike and at 6ft, 282lbs, this bike still gets it. I'm so impressed and with a few new modes, I'm happy as hell making it fit my style. Love it
Congrats! I haven't looked into it to be honest as I normally just make very slow adjustments to see what works for me (recording changes in your phone or a notepad can be a good method), but am by no means an expert or particularly good at it. Any suspension expert talking suspension adjustment should give you a good idea about how to have a go yourself, and if you check out the XSR900 communities you might find someone who can share their settings or advice on what specifically works for them. Just try and find someone a similar weight if you're copying someone else's settings and be careful if they are maxing out all the adjusters. It can have a detrimental effect to handling.
@@MotoJournoKris going too a bike that is 18 years younger really show how bikes have evolved. I like to extra power even to it scares me sometimes a little XD
Hi Kris, I love this bike but being in lockdown due to covid, I can't go into a dealer to test the seat height. I'm 170cm (5'5") with a 67cm (26") inseam. Do you think there is any chance I could feel comfortable on this bike? It's not the operating part that concerns me, it's the sitting at a red light that worries me. I'm coming from an 800cc cruiser that I could flat foot so the 600 lb weight didn't matter. Being on my tip toes with a 430 lb bike scares me. I'm having trouble finding much info online for someone my height. Also, my weight is 90kg (200 lbs), so would the suspension drop enough for me to at least be able to flat foot my left foot with right foot on brake?
I think you might find you're having to tipy-toe, although you might also be able to shift across in the seat slightly to get one foot down more securely, but it's a bit subjective if you think that's a solution. Ideally I think the ball of one foot down is ideal, as you've got a decent contact patch and in slippery conditions it's safer. The XSR900 does seem to be a bike that shorter riders can find a challenge, but people also shave down the seat and there seems to be some lowering kits available too. You'd probably get a bit more sag in the suspension that I did, but I'm not sure how big a difference that would make. The weight also is a lot taller that a cruiser, where it's nice and low, but still well balanced. Not to say it's unmanageable, but it'll probably take some getting used to. I'm not sure how helpful that is, but if you thought it was close to being good, shaving the seat would probably make the difference. I think people get about an inch with rear lowering kits, but I'm not sure the effect that may have on handling.
@@MotoJournoKris thanks for the response. I think I'll just be patient until I can get into a dealer and sit on one. Not sure I really want to do a lowering kit and change the symmetry of the bike. Take care!
I really enjoyed riding it, but the lack of wind protection as we're in winter was one thing I noticed out doing bigger rides, but that's just part of the style. I didn't have any complaints with the dash, but I like them simple and the placement was fine for me.
I used to ride a zx6r and that it's fine I wanted something more comfortable as I'm short (168cm) and the zxr I was on my tip toes if I used both feet..so I thinking of this bike as I want to ride with the wife (occasionally) but since the seat is as high as a sport bike I think I'll opt for the triumph speed twin instead
Just bought this bike and at 6ft, 282lbs, this bike still gets it. I'm so impressed and with a few new modes, I'm happy as hell making it fit my style. Love it
Great review and everything I was asking myself about the bike. I just purchased one today. Awesome bike. Its far better than the MT09.
Awesome! I definitely think for people who like the idea of the MT-09 but aren't sold on it, they should check the XSR900 out.
I hope you are right. I just sold my '15 FZ09 and my 2020 XSR900 should be here in a few days. I loved that FZ09.
Excellent review, extremely detailed and thorough. Thanks. That's a beautiful bike.
The bike is so gorgeous!!!
It's a real looker, even better in person!
Hey Nice review. Im picking mine up this April and I was wondering if their is a detailed tutorial anywhere for suspension adjustment?
Congrats! I haven't looked into it to be honest as I normally just make very slow adjustments to see what works for me (recording changes in your phone or a notepad can be a good method), but am by no means an expert or particularly good at it.
Any suspension expert talking suspension adjustment should give you a good idea about how to have a go yourself, and if you check out the XSR900 communities you might find someone who can share their settings or advice on what specifically works for them. Just try and find someone a similar weight if you're copying someone else's settings and be careful if they are maxing out all the adjusters. It can have a detrimental effect to handling.
@@MotoJournoKris I appreciate the quick response time! Ill make sure to ask around and see if anyone is similar to me. Thanks again!
Bring back the blue version.......
Im 1.90m and i sit good on it. Also my 2020 xsr900 has preload en rebounce on front and rear. My previos bike was a gen 1 sv650s
Nice stuff, how are you liking the upgrade?
@@MotoJournoKris going too a bike that is 18 years younger really show how bikes have evolved. I like to extra power even to it scares me sometimes a little XD
@@Teedeedubbelu Haha, yea that Yamaha triple is pretty crazy, it's not for the faint hearted!
Maybe they changed it since the 2016 but anyone buying a 2016 should be aware the seat is hard as a rock
Hi Kris, I love this bike but being in lockdown due to covid, I can't go into a dealer to test the seat height. I'm 170cm (5'5") with a 67cm (26") inseam. Do you think there is any chance I could feel comfortable on this bike? It's not the operating part that concerns me, it's the sitting at a red light that worries me. I'm coming from an 800cc cruiser that I could flat foot so the 600 lb weight didn't matter. Being on my tip toes with a 430 lb bike scares me. I'm having trouble finding much info online for someone my height. Also, my weight is 90kg (200 lbs), so would the suspension drop enough for me to at least be able to flat foot my left foot with right foot on brake?
I think you might find you're having to tipy-toe, although you might also be able to shift across in the seat slightly to get one foot down more securely, but it's a bit subjective if you think that's a solution. Ideally I think the ball of one foot down is ideal, as you've got a decent contact patch and in slippery conditions it's safer.
The XSR900 does seem to be a bike that shorter riders can find a challenge, but people also shave down the seat and there seems to be some lowering kits available too. You'd probably get a bit more sag in the suspension that I did, but I'm not sure how big a difference that would make. The weight also is a lot taller that a cruiser, where it's nice and low, but still well balanced. Not to say it's unmanageable, but it'll probably take some getting used to. I'm not sure how helpful that is, but if you thought it was close to being good, shaving the seat would probably make the difference. I think people get about an inch with rear lowering kits, but I'm not sure the effect that may have on handling.
@@MotoJournoKris thanks for the response. I think I'll just be patient until I can get into a dealer and sit on one. Not sure I really want to do a lowering kit and change the symmetry of the bike. Take care!
@@Fucyvr Hopefully it won't be too long for you to get a chance to sit on one! Definitely worth avoiding if you can manage it.
Good job. I looking to buy it tomorrow. Any cons after riding it alot more and does the position of the dash an issue when riding?
I really enjoyed riding it, but the lack of wind protection as we're in winter was one thing I noticed out doing bigger rides, but that's just part of the style. I didn't have any complaints with the dash, but I like them simple and the placement was fine for me.
I used to ride a zx6r and that it's fine I wanted something more comfortable as I'm short (168cm) and the zxr I was on my tip toes if I used both feet..so I thinking of this bike as I want to ride with the wife (occasionally) but since the seat is as high as a sport bike I think I'll opt for the triumph speed twin instead
Yep unfortunately the seat is on the taller side on these.
Hi, have you maybe seen the black version from this year in person?
I'm afraid not!
I have recently bought the 2020 80's black xsr900, want to know anything about it?
i am 193 cm tall. Will a XSR900 look too "small" with mee on it?
I wouldn't have thought so, but it's kind of a personal judgement call there!
Can a 5'3 guy get both feet touch the ground? asking for a friend
It's going to depend on inseam length, as some people have longer or shorter legs, but I'd think probably a toe down on each side is likely.
@@MotoJournoKris Thankyou Idol🤩
you are 190cm tall?
A bit shorter than that, I'm 180cm.
Xsr 900 x ever
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