Just bought one, after years of being on 1000cc and much bigger engined bikes I’ve moved towards more mid size. My other bike is a 750 that I got in the summer. They are more fun, much lighter and tbh easier to get on with. IMHO of course.
A return to the CP3! Do you still have the aprillia? Out of interest why choose the xsr over the new gen Mt-09? Have you had a chance to compare the gen 3 verses your old gen 2 Mt?
Back on 3 cylinders! The V4 Aprilia has gone (I can't keep them all, unfortunately) but my brother still has the 660 Tuono. I chose the XSR over the new MT09 just based on looks, but the new MT is definitely a step in the right direction, especially the SP. I haven't had a chance to try one yet, but I suspect that the changes to the riding position will make it feel more sporty and increase the front end feel over the previous gen.
It handles a bit better than the Gen3 MT09 in my opinion, it has a more dynamic riding position with better front end feel, plus the longer swingarm allows the bike to accelerate harder with less wheelie. It will still lift the front on command but it just feels a bit more grown up, compared to the MT. I actually went to the dealership to put a deposit down on the XSR GP, but I ended up doing a deal on this one, I kinda always fancied one since it was released.
Awesome bike, this and the speed twin 1200 are on my next bike list. Thoughts on both and why you chose the xsr bud? Also how’s the seat as I’ve heard it’s tough on the bottom
Cheers👍 The Speed Twin is a great bike, goes well, sounds really good, looks the part, well finished, but for me, it just didn't stir the soul, it wasn't anywhere near as exciting to ride as the Yamaha. The Triumph is a bit like a nice cup of tea, whereas the Yam is a bit more double espresso. The seat is firm on the XSR, but not as bad as people make out, you'd want to get off after 100 miles, but you will probably be stopping for fuel anyway.
Currently the T7, the XSR900, and the old ZX6R Ninja (which I haven't ridden in ages). I think you'd enjoy the XSR, very similar to our SP's but a bit more of a sporty riding position.
Beautiful bike
Just bought one, after years of being on 1000cc and much bigger engined bikes I’ve moved towards more mid size. My other bike is a 750 that I got in the summer. They are more fun, much lighter and tbh easier to get on with. IMHO of course.
I agree, I think the middle weight class is where it's at👍
A return to the CP3! Do you still have the aprillia? Out of interest why choose the xsr over the new gen Mt-09? Have you had a chance to compare the gen 3 verses your old gen 2 Mt?
Back on 3 cylinders! The V4 Aprilia has gone (I can't keep them all, unfortunately) but my brother still has the 660 Tuono. I chose the XSR over the new MT09 just based on looks, but the new MT is definitely a step in the right direction, especially the SP. I haven't had a chance to try one yet, but I suspect that the changes to the riding position will make it feel more sporty and increase the front end feel over the previous gen.
How does it handle compared to the MT09SP with its Tracer swingarm etc.. did you consider the XSR900GP?
It handles a bit better than the Gen3 MT09 in my opinion, it has a more dynamic riding position with better front end feel, plus the longer swingarm allows the bike to accelerate harder with less wheelie. It will still lift the front on command but it just feels a bit more grown up, compared to the MT. I actually went to the dealership to put a deposit down on the XSR GP, but I ended up doing a deal on this one, I kinda always fancied one since it was released.
Awesome bike, this and the speed twin 1200 are on my next bike list. Thoughts on both and why you chose the xsr bud? Also how’s the seat as I’ve heard it’s tough on the bottom
Cheers👍 The Speed Twin is a great bike, goes well, sounds really good, looks the part, well finished, but for me, it just didn't stir the soul, it wasn't anywhere near as exciting to ride as the Yamaha. The Triumph is a bit like a nice cup of tea, whereas the Yam is a bit more double espresso. The seat is firm on the XSR, but not as bad as people make out, you'd want to get off after 100 miles, but you will probably be stopping for fuel anyway.
@@tankslapmoto9999 awesome thanks for the reply dude! Guess I’ll just need to test them both out!
What bikes have you got at the moment? I miss my SP.
Currently the T7, the XSR900, and the old ZX6R Ninja (which I haven't ridden in ages). I think you'd enjoy the XSR, very similar to our SP's but a bit more of a sporty riding position.
Was your bobber part of the deal you did to get this one or did you sell it privately? Beautiful bike. Also very tempted to get one. Enjoy!