Yamaha Xsr 700
The Yamaha Xsr 700 has a top speed of 180 km/h (est. โ note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), produces 75 hp and weighs 186 kg. Motoryk rates it 8.2/10.
ืืืืื XSR700 ืืืฆืื ืืฉื ืช 2016 ืืืืง ืืืขืจื 'ืืืจืฉืช ืืกืคืืจื' ืฉื ืืืืื, ืืืฉืื ืืกืชืืืงื ืจืืจื ืฉื ืงืคื-ืจืืื ืขื ืืื ืืืืืืืช ืืืฆืืขืื ืืืืจื ืืช. ืืื ืื ืื ืกืืื ืื ืืข ืืชืืื ืืืงืืื ืืืืื ืฉื ื- MT-07, ืืืืจืฉ ืืช ืกืืจ ืืืจื ืฉื 270 ืืขืืืช ืื ืกืืขื ืืืคืืื ืืช ืืืืื ืืืช. ื- XSR700 ืฆืืจ ืืืืืจืืช ืคืืคืืืจืืืช ืืืืจืืคื ืืืืืฆื ืื ืืืืืช ืืฆืขืช ืืืืืช ื ืืื-ืจืืจื ื ืืืฉื, ืืกืืื ื ืช ืืจื-ืชืืืืชืืช ืืืืืจ ืชืืจืืชื.
75 hp
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68 Nm
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186 kg
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180 km/h (est. โ note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
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4.5โ5.5 L/100km (approx. 18โ22 km/L, typical real-world average)
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Battle-Tested Engine
The XSR700 shares its 689cc parallel-twin engine with the MT-07, one of Yamaha's most proven and reliable platforms. This means a massive parts supply, well-documented maintenance history, and mechanics familiar with the motor worldwide.
Strong Resale Value
The XSR700 holds its value exceptionally well due to high demand and limited depreciation in the retro-modern segment. Used models typically sell for 80-90% of their original price within the first two years.
Watch the Exhaust Headers
A known cosmetic issue on used XSR700s is discoloration and minor corrosion on the exhaust headers, especially on bikes not regularly ridden. Always inspect the headers and check for any signs of oil leaks around the cylinder head gasket on higher-mileage units.
ืืืจืืช ืืืคืจืืื ืืคื ืฉื ื
ืืืฉืง ืขื ืื ืืข ืชืืืืื ืืงืืื MT-07, ืกืืืืืื ื ืจืืจื, ืคื ืก ืขืืื, ืืืฉืืจืื ืื ืืืืืื, ืืกืืจืช ืกืืจื ืคืืื.
ืกืงืืจืช ืงืื ื ืืฉืืืฉืช
"A genuinely excellent used buy if you inspect carefully first."
$5,500-$7,500 usedThe XSR700 is essentially an MT-07 wearing a cafe racer costume, and that's genuinely not a bad thing. You're getting one of the best middleweight parallel twins ever made โ smooth, torquey, and bulletproof reliable โ wrapped in retro styling that actually holds up. The CP2 engine pulls hard from 3,000rpm and never feels stressed, which matters when you're threading through traffic on a bike you bought secondhand and don't fully trust yet. Used examples are plentiful and generally well-treated. These attract riders who care about aesthetics, so most are garage-kept with sensible mileage. Watch for cosmetic mods gone wrong โ repainted tanks, aftermarket exhausts that drone at motorway speeds, and dodgy bar-end swaps. Check the fork seals and brake fluid condition; both get neglected on bikes ridden occasionally by style-conscious owners. The seat gets firm on longer rides and the mirrors vibrate badly above 70mph โ two things you'll need to address immediately.
Top 10 Accessories
Curated picks for the Yamaha Xsr 700 โ owned, ridden, recommended.
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๐ฅ 1 CRITICALIdle quality, hesitation at low RPM, surging
Battery voltage drop, dimming lights at idle
Inspect forks for rust, oil seals leaking
Cold start noise, disappears once warm
โ ืจืฉืืืช ืืืืงื ืืคื ื ืืจืืืฉื
Very reliable, minor issues easily manageable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are common problems with the Yamaha Xsr 700? +
Throttle body sync causes rough idle: Idle quality, hesitation at low RPM, surging (minor) | Stator failure on early models: Battery voltage drop, dimming lights at idle (serious) | Corroded or pitted fork tubes: Inspect forks for rust, oil seals leaking (moderate)
Is the Yamaha Xsr 700 a good motorcycle? +
A genuinely excellent used buy if you inspect carefully first. Rating: 8.2/10. Best for: Experienced riders wanting style without reliability compromise. Avoid if: You need long-distance comfort over weekend blasts.
What is the horsepower of the Yamaha Xsr 700? +
The Yamaha Xsr 700 produces 75 hp @ 9,000 rpm, with 68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm of torque. Top speed: 180 km/h (est. โ note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed).
Is the Yamaha Xsr 700 good for beginners? +
Not really โ the Yamaha Xsr 700 is better for experienced riders. Experienced riders wanting style without reliability compromise Avoid if: You need long-distance comfort over weekend blasts
Is the Yamaha Xsr 700 reliable? +
Owners report 1 critical issue to watch for on the Yamaha Xsr 700, notably: Stator failure on early models (Battery voltage drop, dimming lights at idle). Buy with a pre-purchase inspection.
Is the Yamaha Xsr 700 good for daily use? +
Experienced riders wanting style without reliability compromise Fuel: 4.5โ5.5 L/100km (approx. 18โ22 km/L, typical real-world average).
How fast is the Yamaha Xsr 700? +
The Yamaha Xsr 700 reaches a top speed of 180 km/h (est. โ note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), producing 75 hp at 186 kg curb weight. Real-world performance depends on rider weight, gearing, and road conditions.
What gear should I buy for a Yamaha Xsr 700? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Yamaha Xsr 700, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads โ see motoryk.com/bikes/yamaha/xsr-700/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.
