Kiwi Rider October Vol.1 2026 | Page 76

ROAD NEWS

THE NINETIES ARE BACK – YAMAHA XSR900

Yep, the era of big hair and outlandish colour is making a comeback with Yamaha’ s new paint scheme on the retro-cool XSR900. For this year Yamaha has added a very 90s tribute option that features a white base and the pink accents that once adorned its homologation special of the YZF750R. A silver frame goes with the new paint like a bolero jacket and stonewashed jeans. It also has blue accents to complete the picture. Lurking beneath the retro paint is the

KTM STEERING DAMPER – RE- CALL AND UPDATE

Part number 16181T01E is compatible with a bunch of KTM

1290 and 1390 Super Duke R models from 2020 – 2026. If you have such a steering damper, get in touch with your KTM dealer for the update. The update sorts any issues that you may have and is an upgrade even if not, so there you go, get the latest update from KTM. thoroughly modern heart of the XSR900, leaning on the wonderful CP3 engine that goes as well as it sounds. Loaded with electronic wizardry and safety features, the fully retro version blends the eras seamlessly. Arrival dates and pricing are not yet available without a time machine … Gotta love the nineties, if you can remember them..
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