Engineered by Yamaha for the classic motorcycle segment, the 2018 Yamaha XSR900 pairs a 847 cc (51.7 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 115 HP (83.9 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 87.5 Nm (64.5 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 135.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the XSR900 measures 195 kg (430 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.59 HP/kg (1.7 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 269 km (167 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 2016 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
135.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.59 HP/kg (1.7 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–10,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~269 km (167 mi)
Engine
Displacement847.0 ccm (51.68 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsCrossplane crankshaft
Power115.0 HP (83.9 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque87.5 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.5 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 59.1 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate assist-and-slipper wet clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.20 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.23 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases120.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEU4
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond
Rake25.0°
Trail103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Front Travel137 mm (5.4 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.195.0 kg (430.0 pounds)
Seat Height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Suspension
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Transmission
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