If you long for the days (or at least the aesthetics) of the legendary Yamaha RD500LC, but you’d prefer them to be paired with the features of a modern four-stroke machine, then UK-based shop Velocity Moto may have just the answer. They’re calling it the 2023 Yamaha XSR 900 GP, and the bike they unveiled on May 20, 2023, at Crescent Yamaha Verwood looks very much like the business.
Utilizing a stock 2023 Yamaha XSR900 as its base, the folks at Velocity Moto did more than merely reskinning the beast with new bodywork. Although the engine and chassis remain the same, they also lowered the handlebars and elongated the swingarm slightly for increased stability.
