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Yamaha XSR 900 Triple - [2018]
This edition of the Yamaha XSR 900 Triple is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Yamaha XSR 900 has a 847cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 3 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 2018 XSR 900 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XSR 900's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E | 1989cc.1966 Norton Dunstall 750 | 1966cc.
Weighing in at 195 kgs (429 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XSR 900 Triple in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2018 Yamaha XSR 900 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025]
In terms of power the 847cc 12 valve Wankel 3 cylinder engine produces 113 bhp (84 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 64.5 lb-ft (87.4 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XSR 900 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1994 Suzuki RF 900 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2018 Yamaha XSR 900 Triple.
The 2018 Yamaha XSR 900 Triple has a Power to weight ratio of 579.4 bhp per ton and 330.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 XSR 900 competing with the 1994 Suzuki RF 900 R [600.0 bhp\ton] and the 1995 Suzuki RF 900 R S2 [600.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XSR 900 generating around 330.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2022 Yamaha XSR 900 Triple [355.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Triple [355.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this makes the Yamaha XSR 900 Triple similar in acceleration to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE (6.4 secs) and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC (6.4 secs). This Yamaha XSR 900 Triple also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2018 Yamaha XSR 900 Triple and the 1993 Honda XLR 250 R
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Yamaha XSR 900 Triple on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1993 Honda XLR 250 R (0 secs) and the 2019 Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS (0 secs).
The 2018 version of the Yamaha XSR 900 Triple has a maximum speed of 150mph.
Top Speed of the 2018 XSR 900 equals the 1994 Honda RVF 750 RC45
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Yamaha XSR 900 Triple then how about a 1994 Honda RVF 750 RC45 (161 mph) and the 2005 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer (162 mph).
