Is the Yamaha XSR300 worth the wait?
Motorcycle enthusiasts have been talking about Yamaha XSR300 for years. It’s a spiritual successor to the famous RD350 with retro inspired design and modern performance. Yet, Yamaha has been teasing this model for a while now with no exact launch date. While some riders are getting impatient and looking for alternatives, others think it's worth the wait for a potentially game changing bike in the 300cc segment. It has also sparked speculation over whether Yamaha is fine tuning the bike or if it has production issues. Competitors are meanwhile launching their own retro styled models that could begin to nibble at the XSR300's target market. This situation has created a dilemma for potential buyers: And should they wait for the XSR300, or go for an available alternative?
Absolutely worth the wait! Yamaha know what they're doing and if they're taking their time it's probably to get the XSR300 perfect. Well, I'd rather wait for a well engineered bike than rush buy something else.
Nah, I don't think so. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 or the Honda CB350 are great options out there already. What’s the point of waiting for something that might never happen?
It all depends on what you’re looking for. Maybe if you’re dead set on that retro Yamaha look and feel. However, the motorcycle market is moving so quickly that by the time it's out, there could be better options. Honestly.
I'm torn. One the one hand, the idea is fantastic and Yamaha has a good track record. But the longer they wait, the more we expect. When it finally launches it better be mind blowing!
Worth the wait? Maybe. Worth the hype? Probably not. Yamaha's missed the boat on this one, I feel. They’re late to the party, and the retro trend is already saturated.
I’m a Yamaha fan and I’m willing to wait. Being great bikes, I have high hopes for the 300, the XSR155 and XSR700. Also, good things happen to those who wait, right?
At first I was excited, now I'm just frustrated. Yamaha needs to give a launch date or admit that it's not going to launch. For potential buyers, this limbo is just annoying.
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Is the Yamaha XSR300 worth the wait?
27 January 2025 10:16
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