Yamaha have revealed a spectacular new colour option for the 2027 XSR900 , with new graphics inspired by the pink Yamaha YZF750R of the mid-1990s.
The retro-styled naked triple keeps its existing 890cc CP3 triple engine and mechanical package unchanged for 2027, with the update focused entirely on styling.
The new scheme uses a silver chassis set against a white base, paired with pink accents and blue detailing on the tank and side panels – a direct homage to the pink-liveried YZF750R that Yamaha say “inspired a generation of riders” at the time.
The XSR900 will be offered in two colours for 2027: this new livery, badged Neon White, alongside the existing Midnight Black option. Yamaha have not yet confirmed UK pricing or availability.
Beneath the new paint, the XSR900 remains mechanically identical to the current model. That means the same 890cc liquid-cooled CP3 triple, a lightweight aluminium Deltabox-style frame, KYB suspension, radial-mount brakes and a six-axis IMU-based electronics package with multiple ride modes, traction control, slide control, lift control and a quickshifter.
MCN’s own review of the current XSR900 praised it as “very hard to fault” as a road bike, awarding it 4 out of 5 stars; it’s currently priced from £11,104 in the UK, making 118bhp from its CP3 engine.
We don’t often get excited about a new paint job on an existing model, but every now and then one really hits the mark. Yamaha have a real knack for capturing the essence of their classic colours and styling while keeping them modern and this is a perfect example.
Ben Clarke began riding (legally) at 21-years-old when he passed his direct access one month before shipping his Yamaha XT660 R to Miami and embarking on a 13,500-mile tour of the USA and Central America. He's worked at MCN for the last six years, riding everything from super nakeds and superbikes to small-capacity electrics and scooters across several continents. In more recent years, he's worked closely with the bike kit team to bring you all the latest news and reviews about the bike-related products we all use every day.
Lover of V-twins and big singles, partial to a tour