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.
The Yamaha XSR700 will go head to head against the Ducati Scrambler. Here is the promotional video and the technical specifications and more images of this new offering from Yamaha. Don’t forget to share your view about this new offering through the comments section below.
Technical Specifications:
| Engine | |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Displacement | 689 cm³ |
| Bore x stroke | 80.0 mm x 68.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 : 1 |
| Maximum power | 55.0 kW (74.8PS) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Limited power version | 35.0 kW |
| Maximum torque | 68.0 Nm (6.9 kg-m) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Clutch type | Wet, Multiple Disc |
| Fuel system | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition system | TCI |
| Starter system | Electric |
| Transmission system | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |
| Final transmission | Chain |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Diamond |
| Front suspension system | Telescopic forks |
| Front travel | 130 mm |
| Caster angle | 24º 50 |
| Trail | 90 mm |
| Rear suspension system | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) |
| Rear travel | 130 mm |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58V) (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73V) (Tubeless) |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall length | 2,075 mm |
| Overall width | 820 mm |
| Overall height | 1,130 mm |
| Seat height | 815 mm |
| Wheel base | 1,405 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) | 186 kg ABS |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 L |
| Oil tank capacity | 2.7 L |
