Yamaha XSR700 is a middleweight retro-designed motorcycle from Yamaha’s sports heritage lineup. It is currently available for sale in a limited number of countries only. XSR700 is a beautiful middleweight motorcycle with a twin-cylinder engine. So here are the price, specs, features, images, and colours of XSR 700.
Yamaha XSR700 Price in India, Specifications, Features, & Images
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Summary
| Model | Yamaha XSR700 |
| Price | Rs 7,10,000 |
| Displacement | 689 cc |
| Power | 74.8 PS |
| Mileage | 21 km/l |
| Colours | 1. Tech Black 2. Dynamic White |
Key Features
- Beautiful Retro Style Design
- 2-Cylinder Engine
- Yamaha’s Crossplane Technology
- Light & Slim Tubular Backbone Frame
- Wave Disc Brakes
- MonoBloc Calipers
- Handlebar Mounted Unique Instrument Cluster
- Aluminium Fuel Tank
- Pirelli Phantom Tires
- Two-texture Leather Vintage Style Seat Unit
- Vintage-Inspired Headlight and Rear Light Unit
Pros & Cons
PROS
- Stylish Retro Design
- Fuel Injected Engine
- Liquid Cooling
- Double Front Disc Brakes
- ABS 2-channel
- Linear Torque Delivery
- Lightweight and Compact Chassis
CONS
- No Slipper Clutch
- No Traction Control System
- Available In Few Countries Only
- No Option For Disengaging Rear Wheel ABS
Yamaha XSR700 Specifications
Engine & Transmission
| Engine | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Displacement | 689 CC |
| No. Of Cylinders | 2 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5: 1 |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0 mm x 68.6 mm |
| Fuel Supply | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Cooling Technolgy | Liquid Cooling System |
| Starting System | Electric Starter |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Transmission | Constant Mesh, 6-Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Emission Compliant | EU 4 |
Performance & Mileage
| Maximum Power | 74.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h |
| Mileage | 21 km/l |
Chassis & Suspension
| Chassis | Diamond Frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Front Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm |
Brakes & Tyres
| Front Brakes | Dual 282 MM, Hydraulic Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 MM, Hydraulic Disc |
| ABS | Dual-Channel ABS |
| Wheels | 17 Inch Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Tyres |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58V) |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73V) |
Dimensions
| Kerb Weight | 186 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 2.7 litres |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm |
| Seat height | 835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm |
| Overall Lenght | 2,075 mm |
| Overall Width | 820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,130 mm |
| Trail | 90mm |
Battery & Lighting
| Battery Type | Maintenance Free |
| Head Lamps | Halogen Bulb Type |
| Taillights | LED |
| Turn Indicators | Bulb Type |
| Pass Light | Yes |
| AHO (auto headlamps On) | No |
Instrument Cluster Features
| Display Type | Digital LCD |
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital |
| Tripmeter | 2 |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital |
| Low Fuel Warning | YES |
| Engine Temperature | YES |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes |
| Gear Shift Light | Yes |
| Service Light | Yes |
| ABS Warning Light | Yes |
| Clock | YES, Digital |
Comfort & Convenience Features
| Type Of Seat | Single Seat |
| Pillion Seat | Yes |
| Pillion Grabrails | Yes |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes |
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes |
| Electric Start | Yes |
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Yamaha XSR700 Overview
Design: Yamaha XSR700 follows a retro classic design language. It borrows its major design cues from its elder sibling the XSR 900. It has round headlamps and round taillight, that complements its retro design. The two texture leather seats add a premium touch to the bike’s overall design. It looks compact and comes in two colour options to choose from. Overall the XSR700 looks stunning and proves itself as a good looking middleweight bike.
Engine & Performance: Yamaha XSR700 is powered by a 689cc, inline-2 cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, DOHC, engine. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The XSR700 is capable of churning out 74.8 PS of maximum power at 9,000 RPM and 68 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 RPM. It has a linear torque delivery that makes the ride more enjoyable. XSR700 can reach the top speed of around 225 KMPH*.
Frame & Suspension: It uses the tried and tested, diamond-type frame. The chassis is light and compact. The suspension duties on the Yamaha XSR700 are taken care of by telescopic forks at the front end, while the rear end is equipped with a swingarm linked mono-cross shock absorber. Suspensions are tuned for a comfortable ride. The front-wheel travel is 130 MM, while the rear wheel travel is also 130 MM.
Brakes & Wheels: The braking duties on the Yamaha XSR700 are taken care of by double 282 MM four-piston monobloc callipers hydraulic disc at the front and a single 245 MM 2-piston monobloc calliper hydraulic disc at the rear. It comes with a dual-channel ABS, which prevents wheel lock during panic braking situations. XSR700 comes with 17-inch golden-coloured alloy wheels and tubeless Tyres. The front tire dimensions are 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58V) and the rear tire dimensions are 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73V).
Dimensions & Features
Dimensions: The curb weight of XSR700 is 186 KG in road-ready condition. It has a 14 litres fuel tank and 2.7-litre oil tank capacity. The wheelbase of XSR700 is 1,405 mm and the seat height is 835 MM high. It offers a ground clearance of 140 MM and the overall length of the bike is 2,075 MM.
Lighting: XSR 700 has a round headlamp unit and instead of a LED bulb it uses a conventional halogen bulb. The taillamp is a small round unit with LED bulbs. The turn indicators on XSR700 are simple bulb type. it has a pass light switch, while there is no hazard light switch.
Console: Yamaha XSR700 uses a fully digital instrument cluster, The cluster is round in shape and is mounted directly on the handlebar. The instrument cluster displays speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature, gear position, and a digital clock. It has two buttons, mode & set to toggle between the functions of the console. It also has an ABS warning light, service light, and gear shift light.
Misc Features: Some of the other convenience features include an engine kill switch and an electric starter. It has a good quality seat with double texture Finnish. The footpegs are made of high-quality aluminium.
Competitors
- Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
- Moto Guzzi V7
- Ducati Scrambler Icon
These are some of the major competitors of the Yamaha XSR 700. Out of all these four motorcycles, only Ducati Scrambler and Triumph Bonneville is available in India. Ducati Scrambler has the most powerful engine among these four bikes, followed by XSR700, but also Scrambler is the costliest among them.
Yamaha XSR700 price in India and Launch Date
Currently, there are no launch plans for Yamaha XSR 700 in India. Although there have been rumours about the launch of XSR 155 in India by the end of 2024. So, if XSR 155 makes it to the Indian market, we can hope that Yamaha might launch its bigger sibling in India in the near future. The expected price of Yamaha XSR700 in India would be around Rs 6.8 Lakhs INR to Rs 7.5 Lakhs INR.
Verdict On Yamaha XSR700
XSR700 is mostly based on its successful naked sibling the Yamaha MT 07, however, it is a lot different in terms of engine characteristics and rideability. The Yamaha XSR700 has a taller & wider stance and swept-back handlebars, that gives the rider a proper upright riding position. The parallel-twin motor packs a punch and the power delivery is linear, which allows the rider to use the entire rev band smoothly.
It has a compact design and shorter wheelbase than its naked sibling MT07, which makes it nimble and easy to handle. The front forks are now on the stiffer side as compared to the old model. Dual 282mm front disc brakes provide adequate stopping power and now it comes with dual-channel ABS as standard. Overall the new Yamaha XSR700 is a good retro-inspired middleweight bike that packs a punch.
FAQ’s
It consumes 4.3 Liters of fuel per 100 KM.
The saddle height of XSR700 is 835 MM.
