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XSR900

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57 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.58 hp/kg
Torque
88 Nm
Engine
847 ccm

2020 Yamaha XSR900 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the classic motorcycle segment, the 2020 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 113.5 HP (82.8 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 134 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 0.58 HP/kg (1.72 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, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. 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
134 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.58 HP/kg (1.72 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–10,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~269 km (167 mi)
Engine
Displacement 847.0 ccm (51.68 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line three, four-stroke
Engine Details Crossplane crankshaft
Power 113.5 HP (82.8 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque 87.5 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.5 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression 11.5:1
Bore x Stroke 78.0 x 59.1 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI
Lubrication Wet sump
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate assist-and-slipper wet clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption 5.20 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.23 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 120.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission Details EU4 compliant
Chassis
Frame Type Diamond
Rake 25.0°
Trail 103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Front Travel 137 mm (5.4 inches)
Rear Suspension Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear Travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground Clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 180/55-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Front Brake Ø 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear Brake Ø 245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 195.0 kg (430.0 pounds)
Seat Height 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall Length 2075 mm (81.7 inches)
Overall Width 815 mm (32.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Oil Capacity 3.40 litres (3.59 US quarts)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Dynamic White, Grange Metal, Black
Notes

Traction Control.

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