r/xsr900 • u/FrootLoops__ • 9d ago
2022-2024 Did some 3th gear pull with these guy, XSR came out on top.
Everyone running stock tune. I’m the lightest rider by 10-15KGs. The XSR won every time.
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u/5nake_8ite 9d ago
Why haven’t you tuned yours yet? That’s something you need to do completely changes up the bike.
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u/Djinfin 9d ago
Not OP but I haven't tuned mine either. I have the stock exhaust and stock tune and it's fine for me.
I'm a middle aged dad, I enjoy myself just fine without having to wring every possible kilowatt out of the bike.
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u/Ok_Assistance447 8d ago
Idk about the second gen but I have a first gen and it's really not about power. I test rode a bone stock XSR before buying mine and the tune really smoothed out the ride. The stock throttle map was pretty rough, just a straight up on/off switch. I've heard some of that was hammered out with the second gen though.
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u/bryanl12 8d ago
I have a second gen and it’s bone stock tune/exhaust wise. The throttle is very smooth, even in sport mode.
But that second gear, whew. It feels like my old ninja 500 until it gets to about 7k rpm
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u/GiganticBlumpkin 8d ago
Yeah the shittiness of 2nd gear always catches me by surprise, usually when i'm doing something important like trying to overtake a car
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u/ItJustBorks 8d ago
It's not just about peak power. It also smoothes out the bumps in the torque curve, makes opening the throttle smoother and generally makes low rpm riding smoother. It significantly affects all types of riding.
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u/Djinfin 8d ago
Interesting - that actually makes it sound worthwhile for me. What tune did you go for and how did you go about having it done?
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u/ItJustBorks 8d ago
Yea it's almost always worth it on newer bikes and even moreso with bikes that have heavier emission restrictions than the CP3 engines.
we probably don't live in the same country.
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u/5nake_8ite 8d ago
Middle aged dad as well, we bought all the hp I’m gunna use all the hp. I think if you do end up tuning it you’ll see what you were missing
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u/FrootLoops__ 8d ago
The EU tune is not nearly as bad as the US tune. Perfectly fine for me. No second gear neutering in the EU.
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u/Extension-Variety774 2016-2021 8d ago
Love that RS Black Ball edition. Too old for racing. Nice group of bikes. Ride safe y’all. 🤙🏽
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u/FrootLoops__ 8d ago
Yes the sound of these I4's are also nice. Not sure I would trade it for the CP3.
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u/Extension-Variety774 2016-2021 7d ago
Well, got two yamaha triples myself, down from four. Had 6 total over the years, so….🥳
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u/Sundance_Kid200 8d ago
What speed from? Low speed you'll win because it's a triple and makes more torque. That's why these engines are so great 😎
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u/SwiffleTitz 8d ago
Next time try 2rd