Discussions and Questions Yamaha Xsr - Page 2
How customizable will the XSR300 be?
27 January 2025 10:16
I can only hope they make it easy to work on. I'll be happy if you give me a bike that I can wrench on myself. Modern bikes are too often tools that need computers and specialist tools to modify.
Is the Yamaha XSR300 worth the wait?
27 January 2025 10:16
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.
Is the Yamaha XSR300 worth the wait?
27 January 2025 10:16
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?
Is the Yamaha XSR300 worth the wait?
27 January 2025 10:16
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.
Is the Yamaha XSR300 worth the wait?
27 January 2025 10:16
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!
Is the Yamaha XSR300 worth the wait?
27 January 2025 10:16
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.
Is the Yamaha XSR300 worth the wait?
27 January 2025 10:16
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?
Is the Yamaha XSR300 worth the wait?
27 January 2025 10:16
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.
Against established retro bikes, how will the XSR300 fare?
27 January 2025 10:16
The XSR300 is going to blow the competition out of the water, I think. They’ve had time to learn from other people’s mistakes and Yamaha’s engineering is among the best, as shown in their products. It’ll still nail the classic look, but it’ll probably have better performance than most retro bikes.
Against established retro bikes, how will the XSR300 fare?
27 January 2025 10:16
Yamaha have a tough ask. India has such strong heritage appeal for Royal Enfield and Jawa. Some purists might rebel against the XSR300 and call it a fake retro bike.
Against established retro bikes, how will the XSR300 fare?
27 January 2025 10:16
The XSR300 could find a sweet spot. It won't be as cheap as the Royal Enfields, but it'll probably have more modern tech, and still have that retro charm. It could be the middle ground people looking for old school cool and new school reliability have been waiting for.
Against established retro bikes, how will the XSR300 fare?
27 January 2025 10:16
I'm skeptical. The retro market is oversaturated and the brand loyalty is strong. Yamaha's late to the game, they don't have the same retro cred as some of the other brands. To compete, they’ll have to offer something really special.
Against established retro bikes, how will the XSR300 fare?
27 January 2025 10:16
It'll come down to pricing. If Yamaha can do this while delivering the same or better features at a lower price, they have a chance to steal a big chunk of the market. If priced like a premium product, it might struggle, however.
Against established retro bikes, how will the XSR300 fare?
27 January 2025 10:16
I think it'll appeal to younger riders who want a retro look but don't want to put up with the foibles of real vintage bikes. Reliability and performance are words that you can use with the Yamaha name.
Against established retro bikes, how will the XSR300 fare?
27 January 2025 10:16
In fact, the XSR300 could actually grow the retro market, rather than just joining in. For instance, this could keep sport bike riders who want something a little more relaxed, but still performant.
Will the XSR300 be moddable as much as the original RD350?
24 January 2025 08:36
There's no chance it'll be as moddable as the RD350. All the electronics in modern bikes make them too complicated. Just looking at it funny will void the warranty.
Will the XSR300 be moddable as much as the original RD350?
24 January 2025 08:36
I think that it'll be plenty moddable, just not in the same ways. Yeah, it won’t bore out easily, but there will be tons of bolt on parts and ECU tuning options.
Will the XSR300 be moddable as much as the original RD350?
24 January 2025 08:36
Aesthetics will be the real modding potential. We'll see some killer cafe racer and scrambler conversions within months of release, I bet.
Will the XSR300 be moddable as much as the original RD350?
24 January 2025 08:36
If there’s an aftermarket, anything can be modded. It might be more work than the RD350, but where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Will the XSR300 be moddable as much as the original RD350?
24 January 2025 08:36
I'm optimistic. It's understandable, Yamaha knows their audience for this bike. Even if it's not as open as the old two-strokes, they'll probably build it with some kind of customization in mind.
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