Kiwi Rider January Vol.1 2026 | Page 14

ROAD NEWS

‘ KING’ OF THE RETROS?

Yamaha’ s XSR900 GP has proven to be a hit. The styling that pays homage to a bygone era that is loaded with nostalgia is at the heart of the appeal. Now that cool retro style has been cranked up a notch. King Kenny’ s livery adorns limited numbers of the model and although it is not a two-stroke, the paint does evoke the memories of that golden age of racing. Along with the‘ almost a cigarette brand’ livery of one of the current schemes, it does add a certain swagger to the very cool CP3-powered sportsbike, don’ t you think?

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