When Yamaha unveiled the 2022 XSR900, it pushed the modern-classic into new territory—the ‘80s. Commemorating the iconic Sonauto-Yamaha Grand Prix team, Iwata outfitted the XSR in a vibrant blue/yellow livery and added a stubby tail end to complete the look. Team Blue may have moved the XSR900’s design inspiration one decade ahead, but Yamaha’s Japanese accessories brand Y’s Gear proves it isn’t over the ’70s with the XSR900 Craft Build kit.
Similar to Triumph’s collaboration with Gibson, the Craft Build set favors a sunburst finish. While the warm orange hue draws the eye, Y’s Gear amps up the contrast with gloss black base paint on the fuel tank cover, tank center cover, and side panels. Black-painted fenders and accessories further highlight the sunburst insert, but a bronze Yamaha tuning-fork logo and gold XSR900 nameplate on the side panels accent the paint job.
