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Will the XSR300 carry the torch of the RD350?
27 January 2025 10:16
I'm optimistic. The RD350 legacy is important to Yamaha. If they weren’t confident the XSR300 could deliver something special, they wouldn’t dare make those comparisons.
Will the XSR300 carry the torch of the RD350?
27 January 2025 10:16
Whether it happens or not, it’s going to disappoint some die hard RD350 fans. For newer riders who never had the original, the XSR300 could be its own legend.
Will the XSR300 carry the torch of the RD350?
27 January 2025 10:16
That’s really where the real test will come: the emotional connection. Technically, the XSR300 is a completely different bike, but if it can get riders to feel the same excitement and passion that the RD350 did, it will have succeeded.
How customizable will the XSR300 be?
27 January 2025 10:16
It should be super customizable if it follows the trend of other XSR models. One of the best things about the XSR line is that they’re blank canvases for builders and customizers.
How customizable will the XSR300 be?
27 January 2025 10:16
Hopefully it's customizable, but I fear that rising electronics and emissions standards will restrict our ability to do so. It may actually be more cosmetics mods, than performance upgrades.
How customizable will the XSR300 be?
27 January 2025 10:16
I’m sure knowing Yamaha, they’ll be releasing their own line of accessories for it. The real fun, however, will begin when aftermarket companies get their hands on it. After a year, there will be plenty.
How customizable will the XSR300 be?
27 January 2025 10:16
I'm betting it'll be a mix. Things like seats and handlebars and body panels are easy to swap out, but I’d imagine the core components will be locked down pretty tight because of regulations.
How customizable will the XSR300 be?
27 January 2025 10:16
Half the fun of owning a retro style bike is the amount of customization it allows for! The XSR300 will be designed accordingly and I’m sure that Yamaha knows this. I can't wait to see what people will do with it.
How customizable will the XSR300 be?
27 January 2025 10:16
It's not super customizable out of the box, but the community will find a way. Modding bikes is where there’s a will, there’s a way!
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.
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