When Yamaha launched the XSR900 GP in 2024, it might have been one of the most bittersweet announcements for motorcycle riders in the US in recent history. When it came to the world's attention that Yamaha was making the XSR900 GP, it was the most exciting Yamaha to hit the market in years. So, it almost felt like a cruel joke that it wasn't coming to the US, especially given that its design was inspired by American racing icons like Kenny Roberts, Wayne Rainey, and Eddie Lawson.
Finally, it seems the Japanese manufacturer has come to its senses and will bring the XSR900 GP to the States, according to our counterparts at Motorcycle. An executive order issued by the California Air Resources Board shows the XSR900 GP listed alongside other models from Yamaha, bound for the US, that use the same 890cc CP3 powerplant. We can tell plenty from the model codes on the list.
