YAMAHA XSR-900 Abarth (2018-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha XSR-900 was a standard Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM) with a neo-retro design based on the Yamaha MT-09 or FZ-09 in the North American market. The bike was powered by an 847cc three-cylinder engine.

In 2016, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer announced the 2017 model year XSR-900 Abarth, a limited edition "Sport Heritage cafe racer special." The maker shook hands with the Italian car-racing brand, offering several high-end and race-derived elements.

The 2017 Yamaha XSR-900 Abarth was equipped with a carbon fiber front nose cowl, a rear seat cowl, a low-slung, clip-on handlebar, rear sets, Traction Control, an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system, and a slipper clutch.

The bike was made in limited numbers, only 695 units to be more exact, each fitted with a numbered aluminum authenticity plaque. The first 95 Abarth models were sold through an online bid, while the remaining 900 units were sold through dealers.

In the visual department, the Abarth special edition machine packed standard features, such as a round headlight, a front cowl with a tinted windscreen, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a three-into-one-into-two exhaust system, and ten-spoke lightweight wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2017 Yamaha XSR-900 Abarth had installed an 847cc four-stroke liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine that delivered 115 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 88 nm (65 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.