November 11, 2025

Sport Heritage | King Kenny XSR900 GP announced at Bayride Yamaha Tauranga

Legend Yellow XSR900 GP

For 2026, the XSR900 GP honours one of the most influential and prominent figures in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history: King Kenny Roberts. America’s first world champion, King Kenny claimed three 500cc titles, spent 13 years with Yamaha and is considered an AMA racing legend with numerous memorable performances — including his unforgettable performance at the 1975 Indy Mile.

Embodying Yamaha’s racing heritage, the 2026 XSR900 GP evokes memories of Roberts’ GP-winning YZR500 machines from the 1970s and 80s. The new Legend Yellow livery features a bold yellow and white colour scheme, accented by iconic black Yamaha speedblocks - a powerful visual tribute that blends retro race-bike aesthetics with cutting-edge performance.

Technical details for MY26, XSR features include:

XSR900 GP highlights
• Deltabox-style chassis with optimised rigidity
• 5in full colour TFT display with connectivity
• High grade fully adjustable front and rear KYB suspension
• Clip-on handlebars and handlebar switches
• Comfortable main seat, side covers and removable seat cover
• Footpeg style and positioning
• Yamaha Ride Control YRC and 6-axis IMU
• Cruise control, third generation Quick Shift System and A&S Clutch
• Sophisticated high-torque CP3 890cc engine
• Yamaha Spinforged wheels with Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres

ONE ONLY COMING TO TAURANGA!!

From $22,499* final price is to be confirmed, secure your ONE AND ONLY opportunity to buy from Bayride, ETA is late February 2026

CONTACT US :

sales@bayride.co.nz

07 571 3040

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