The Yamaha XSR700 may give other Scramblers some sleepless nights
Scramblers are all the jazz these days, with every manufacturer trying to slice a piece of this time-travelling pie. The latest manufacturer to enter the retro-themed scrambler motorcycles market is the Iconic Japanese motorcycle maker, Yamaha.
This all new scrambler style Yamaha, christened the XSR700, builds on Yamaha’s Faster Sons philosophy and pays homage to design icons of the manufacturer’s past such as the XS650 whilst showcasing tomorrow’s technical features. Underneath the XS650 inspired design this retro street bike comes with the latest chassis technology. The light, slim steel and easy customizable backbone-type frame under the retro body utilises the 689cc engine as a stressed member. The motorcycle is available in two colour options: Forest Green and Garage Metal.
Adding to the aesthetic of the XSR700 are a slew of retro-fitted additions such as two-texture leather seat and easily customizable sub-frame, aluminium tank, vintage style headlight, taillight, an all digital instrument cluster, mesh cover, short muffler and front fender stay & radiator cover carved out of aluminium.
The 689cc inline 2-cylinder engine, capable of delivering 74.8 PS of power and 68Nm of torque, features Yamaha’s special ‘crossplane philosophy’, claiming to develop linear torque for outstanding acceleration.
Courtesy : Motoroids