Yamaha XSR700 & XSR900 Colourways For 2021 - A Throwback To Retro Styling!

Yamaha’s neo-classic versions of the MT-07 and MT-09 are getting style upgrades for the 2021 model year. The XSR700 and the XSR900 pack all the wallop of their modern-looking counterparts, but their paint and bodywork hearken back to the heady days of the RZ350 and its smoky ilk.

For 2021, both bikes will be available in an oh-so-retro combination of Dynamic White and Garage Metal, set off with a killer set of gold or black wheels and subtle black stripes. This colorway definitely calls those radical ’80s rockets to mind.

Mechanically, the bikes are much the same as they were in 2020. The XSR900 soldiers on with the 847cc version of the crossplane triple, which is being replaced in the MT-09 for 2021 with an 890cc mill. The XSR700 is still rocking the 689cc parallel twin from its MT-07 stablemate.

Neither bike is just a pretty face, as they each come with a raft of electronic gadgetry to keep hooliganism from turning bleak. The XSR700 carries ABS brakes bolted to lightweight aluminum rims and model-specific details like the single-piece saddle and teardrop mirrors.

Those who opt for the 2021 Yamaha XSR900 will get adjustable suspension, ABS brakes, and an assist-and-slipper clutch. It also rocks a single-piece seat bearing the XSR900 logo, teardrop mirrors, and a retro front fender.

Both models are currently available from Yamaha's exclusive distributor in Singapore Hong Leong Corporation Pte Ltd. OTR price for the XSR900 Heritage Edition is S$27,870, while the XSR700 will set you back S$26,320 (prices are subjected to change depending on the current COE prices).