Haha, love your "unnecessary decision", glad you went with your gut ⚡ I'll stick to the 700 (perfect little toy for my surroundings) but trust you won't ever look back, the 900 is a beast and the improved suspension alone should be worth it! Enjoy 💪
My first bike was a 99 R1 in 2001, Ive owned new 07 R1 and a new Zx10r, xsr 900 is fun around town but exit/entering on the interstate is nowhere close to a ZX10r that’s decatted and flashed
Oh yeah. Modified you could probably make a hundred more horsepower with that over the xsr. But the xsr can already merge at 110. I'm not trying to accelerate any faster lol
Hey Jimmy! Like your videos! Finally some longer videos from an owner. Are you planning on doing any mods? Maybe a tune to fix the second gear torque gap you mentioned in your long video. Exhaust, tail tidy? Ride safe, all the best!
Hey there! Thanks for watching. Tail tidy definitely, no exhaust as of right now I really like the way it sounds. But I may see what people do with the intake. And yes maybe a tune once I can narrow down what company I trust to do it on the new cp3 platform.
I am literally in the same boat as you right now. I absolutely love my XSR700. I love the red and white… but the new xsr900 has been calling me since i laid eyes on it. Im sending out for a tune this week. I am hoping that will squelch my urges for just a bit longer.
If you have the big open roads to use the 900 it is extremely fun. They're really hard to get a good deal on right now though. It was super easy to sell the 700. It took less than a day. But there was about $1,200 of dealer markup on my bike. Every other dealer wanted $2,500 adm
@@TheCoolestCourier I have a little bit of everything in my area. I know I don't *need* it...but I want it so much that it feels like a need. Lol. In this area, the dealer I go through they don't mark up. Or haven't yet. I bought the XSR700 (MY2021) last March and other than tax/title/doc I paid straight MSRP. I did find one in Chicago area... which is tempting... but I avoid that area for vehicle purchases.
@@TheCoolestCourier It's good to know unloading the 700 was easy. I am on a 700 FB group and they have such a following. Most people that get them have been on waitlists and some resort to buying second hand because they have no other option.
In my opinion! the old style of Yamaha xsr 900 was perfect , beautiful bike ! but this one 2022 model is sooo ugly, me personally I like the old style Yamaha xsr 900 … but between those 2 bike , xsr 900 and xsr 700 I prefer the xsr 700 because that’s all you need in terms of power , plus the engine sound sooo good with a aftermarket exhaust, the xsr 900 in my opinion it’s a crazy bike because it has way too much power and I just don’t like how it sounds…
Those are all valid points and it's pretty similar to how I thought before I rode it and owned it. 1. Style is subjective. I had the xsr700 and I highly prefer the new 900, I actually think it's one of the most beautiful bikes ever made. 2. The sound is very unique and it definitely grows on you. There's a really cool whistle it has to it and if you compare the stock sound of both bikes it's no contest. The xsr sounds like a sewing machine and the 900 sounds legitimately good from the factory with the loud intake it has. But yes if you're going to put an exhaust in your bike I do prefer the 700 sound as well. I like my bikes stock for now because I use a lot of Full Throttle and I do a lot of pulls in places where I maybe shouldn't and I like that cops can't hear me blocks away. 4. It is a crazy bike and all you need is the cp2 to start having fun. But I actually love the blend of usable and unusable power I get with the CP3. Here in SoCal the roads are fast and big and you actually get to use the power very often. 5. This point is not a response but I think it is the most important factor for me. After using yamaha's quick shifter on this bike I could never go back to a bike without a quick shifter. This has been a game changer on how fun motorcycling is for me. All of the technology on the bike makes me feel more safe when I'm pushing it in the Canyons and speaking of that, the handling is on a whole other level. The 700 handles like a normal motorcycle of the price point. Cp2 bikes don't handle as bad as people say they do. But the new CP3 bikes are absolute weapons. It's as sharp and precise as you could ever want for the street. It's so responsive it's like if you can think it the bike can do it.
I just rewatched this whole video, I didn't hear me say this is all you need. Either way, I agree. In most circumstances I would say listen to a journalist who has ridden every bike instead of me who at this point has ridden less than seven bikes. The only thing I think I have down pretty well is having a good gauge of fun per dollar. There are different types of people though so a blanket statement of this is all you need if I ever did say that is a little too broad. In a way I do stand by that though. If you're a rational balanced motorcyclist looking for an all-around Naked Bike you really don't need anything more than the 700, but if you're the type of person who wants a fast bike and likes the motorcycle to scare you a bit then the 900 is perfect, I think even a bit better than an mt10 since it has a great blend of usable and unusable power. Every mt10 owner I talk to tells me that Full Throttle on that bike is not for going fast, it's for cracking a power wheelie in any gear. I personally think that's a bit much for most people. Definitely not for me. So hopefully this is the last time I will move the goal post on saying this is all you need lol
@@TheCoolestCourier lol, I look forward to following your channel and you taking delivery of your new MT15 I have been where you are and will continue to be so, till I can ride no more. I have the best all rounder/bang for buck on the market, yet here I am watching your videos, looking for an additional middleweight bike so that I can ride these Welsh country lanes with my son learning on his 125. I have no intention of selling the Ninja 1000SX, and I will be no quicker on a small flickable bike, but it will feel quicker. Luckily the cost of ownership of bikes is relatively low which is a good thing for those of us who think the next bike is the only bike we'll ever need. The idea that a bike is too powerful is as good an argument as those reviews that say a bike has character (which means the engine vibrates enough to satisfy any woman, or the snatchy throttle adds to the enjoyment) Yet you're right that 'insert size of engine' is enough for legal road riding, just as 2 pot unbranded brake calipers are fine, as are right way up forks and unadjustable suspension. I am pretty confident that all these folks who pay to have their suspension set up by professionals, would swear the bike is 'transformed' even if the technician didn't touch the suspension.
Mt15, haha love it. That's a nice bike. I've heard nothing but good things about that Kawasaki. But yeah that's why I am loyal to the naked bikes as of now. The smaller the bike is the faster it feels to me for whatever power it has. Plus no windshield is a great way to know if I'm going way too fast or not. I also don't travel or commute on my bikes, but if I did I would highly consider that Kawasaki, even the new Suzuki 1000 GT seems like a good value for money
@@TheCoolestCourier I tested the new Suzuki hoping it might replace the Ninja as my nearest Kawaski dealer is 70 miles away (since moving to Wales) and the Suzuki dealer is 10 minutes ride. But the SX is better in almost every area that matters to me (see Neeves comparison of both) I am likely to get another Street Triple as I missed her from the moment I said goodbye to one 4 yrs ago. I have considered every middleweight (again) but I keep coming back to the Triumph.
Have you tried a 2021 or newer mto9? I'm almost 3 months into ownership now and it seems like I'm more impressed with this bike the longer I own it. The quick shifter is the best I have used, the handling is better than I'm capable of, and the way the power comes in is so exciting if not borderline frightening on small roads lol
Haha, love your "unnecessary decision", glad you went with your gut ⚡ I'll stick to the 700 (perfect little toy for my surroundings) but trust you won't ever look back, the 900 is a beast and the improved suspension alone should be worth it! Enjoy 💪
I'm totally loving it. Thank you! I think for most areas the 700 makes a ton of sense to have instead though.
I notice the XSRs scrape alot in sharp turns not too sure how I feel about that 🤔
My 900 doesn't but my 700 did a few times so it depends which one you have
My first bike was a 99 R1 in 2001, Ive owned new 07 R1 and a new Zx10r, xsr 900 is fun around town but exit/entering on the interstate is nowhere close to a ZX10r that’s decatted and flashed
Oh yeah. Modified you could probably make a hundred more horsepower with that over the xsr. But the xsr can already merge at 110. I'm not trying to accelerate any faster lol
Hey Jimmy! Like your videos! Finally some longer videos from an owner. Are you planning on doing any mods? Maybe a tune to fix the second gear torque gap you mentioned in your long video. Exhaust, tail tidy?
Ride safe, all the best!
Hey there! Thanks for watching. Tail tidy definitely, no exhaust as of right now I really like the way it sounds. But I may see what people do with the intake. And yes maybe a tune once I can narrow down what company I trust to do it on the new cp3 platform.
I am literally in the same boat as you right now. I absolutely love my XSR700. I love the red and white… but the new xsr900 has been calling me since i laid eyes on it. Im sending out for a tune this week. I am hoping that will squelch my urges for just a bit longer.
If you have the big open roads to use the 900 it is extremely fun. They're really hard to get a good deal on right now though. It was super easy to sell the 700. It took less than a day. But there was about $1,200 of dealer markup on my bike. Every other dealer wanted $2,500 adm
@@TheCoolestCourier I have a little bit of everything in my area. I know I don't *need* it...but I want it so much that it feels like a need. Lol. In this area, the dealer I go through they don't mark up. Or haven't yet. I bought the XSR700 (MY2021) last March and other than tax/title/doc I paid straight MSRP. I did find one in Chicago area... which is tempting... but I avoid that area for vehicle purchases.
@@TheCoolestCourier It's good to know unloading the 700 was easy. I am on a 700 FB group and they have such a following. Most people that get them have been on waitlists and some resort to buying second hand because they have no other option.
If they're in high demand in your area you could try putting it up for $9,500 and just see what happens
I thought you owned a 9 already ... I'm debating on whether to get a sportster s or mt10
Nope, never have. What bike do you have now? Have you considered an Aprillia Tuono? I heard even the 660 version is lovely.
@@TheCoolestCourier owned a 98 harley-davidson dyna lowrider, fz07 2017 and currently a 2006 hayabusa
Of course above everything else I would recommend the new XSR900. I didn't know I would enjoy the CP3 engine as much as I do.
@@TheCoolestCourier I loved my fz07
In my opinion! the old style of Yamaha xsr 900 was perfect , beautiful bike ! but this one 2022 model is sooo ugly, me personally I like the old style Yamaha xsr 900 … but between those 2 bike , xsr 900 and xsr 700 I prefer the xsr 700 because that’s all you need in terms of power , plus the engine sound sooo good with a aftermarket exhaust, the xsr 900 in my opinion it’s a crazy bike because it has way too much power and I just don’t like how it sounds…
Those are all valid points and it's pretty similar to how I thought before I rode it and owned it.
1. Style is subjective. I had the xsr700 and I highly prefer the new 900, I actually think it's one of the most beautiful bikes ever made.
2. The sound is very unique and it definitely grows on you. There's a really cool whistle it has to it and if you compare the stock sound of both bikes it's no contest. The xsr sounds like a sewing machine and the 900 sounds legitimately good from the factory with the loud intake it has.
But yes if you're going to put an exhaust in your bike I do prefer the 700 sound as well.
I like my bikes stock for now because I use a lot of Full Throttle and I do a lot of pulls in places where I maybe shouldn't and I like that cops can't hear me blocks away.
4. It is a crazy bike and all you need is the cp2 to start having fun. But I actually love the blend of usable and unusable power I get with the CP3. Here in SoCal the roads are fast and big and you actually get to use the power very often.
5. This point is not a response but I think it is the most important factor for me.
After using yamaha's quick shifter on this bike I could never go back to a bike without a quick shifter. This has been a game changer on how fun motorcycling is for me.
All of the technology on the bike makes me feel more safe when I'm pushing it in the Canyons and speaking of that, the handling is on a whole other level. The 700 handles like a normal motorcycle of the price point. Cp2 bikes don't handle as bad as people say they do. But the new CP3 bikes are absolute weapons. It's as sharp and precise as you could ever want for the street. It's so responsive it's like if you can think it the bike can do it.
You said pretty much the same about the 700. Perhaps you should ride more bikes before saying 'this is all you need' :-)
I just rewatched this whole video, I didn't hear me say this is all you need.
Either way, I agree. In most circumstances I would say listen to a journalist who has ridden every bike instead of me who at this point has ridden less than seven bikes. The only thing I think I have down pretty well is having a good gauge of fun per dollar. There are different types of people though so a blanket statement of this is all you need if I ever did say that is a little too broad. In a way I do stand by that though. If you're a rational balanced motorcyclist looking for an all-around Naked Bike you really don't need anything more than the 700, but if you're the type of person who wants a fast bike and likes the motorcycle to scare you a bit then the 900 is perfect, I think even a bit better than an mt10 since it has a great blend of usable and unusable power. Every mt10 owner I talk to tells me that Full Throttle on that bike is not for going fast, it's for cracking a power wheelie in any gear. I personally think that's a bit much for most people. Definitely not for me. So hopefully this is the last time I will move the goal post on saying this is all you need lol
@@TheCoolestCourier lol, I look forward to following your channel and you taking delivery of your new MT15
I have been where you are and will continue to be so, till I can ride no more.
I have the best all rounder/bang for buck on the market, yet here I am watching your videos, looking for an additional middleweight bike so that I can ride these Welsh country lanes with my son learning on his 125. I have no intention of selling the Ninja 1000SX, and I will be no quicker on a small flickable bike, but it will feel quicker.
Luckily the cost of ownership of bikes is relatively low which is a good thing for those of us who think the next bike is the only bike we'll ever need.
The idea that a bike is too powerful is as good an argument as those reviews that say a bike has character (which means the engine vibrates enough to satisfy any woman, or the snatchy throttle adds to the enjoyment)
Yet you're right that 'insert size of engine' is enough for legal road riding, just as 2 pot unbranded brake calipers are fine, as are right way up forks and unadjustable suspension.
I am pretty confident that all these folks who pay to have their suspension set up by professionals, would swear the bike is 'transformed' even if the technician didn't touch the suspension.
Mt15, haha love it. That's a nice bike. I've heard nothing but good things about that Kawasaki. But yeah that's why I am loyal to the naked bikes as of now. The smaller the bike is the faster it feels to me for whatever power it has. Plus no windshield is a great way to know if I'm going way too fast or not. I also don't travel or commute on my bikes, but if I did I would highly consider that Kawasaki, even the new Suzuki 1000 GT seems like a good value for money
@@TheCoolestCourier I tested the new Suzuki hoping it might replace the Ninja as my nearest Kawaski dealer is 70 miles away (since moving to Wales) and the Suzuki dealer is 10 minutes ride. But the SX is better in almost every area that matters to me (see Neeves comparison of both)
I am likely to get another Street Triple as I missed her from the moment I said goodbye to one 4 yrs ago.
I have considered every middleweight (again) but I keep coming back to the Triumph.
Have you tried a 2021 or newer mto9? I'm almost 3 months into ownership now and it seems like I'm more impressed with this bike the longer I own it. The quick shifter is the best I have used, the handling is better than I'm capable of, and the way the power comes in is so exciting if not borderline frightening on small roads lol