With EICMA nearing, the motorcycle rumor mill is spinning at full speed and its latest products are pretty interesting. According to the Japanese publication Young Machine (which is usually bang-on about Japanese bikemakers), Yamaha is all set to introduce a new retro model this year called the XSR GP while also taking wraps off a revamped Yamaha R1M loaded with MotoGP equipment.

2023 Yamaha XSR GP & YZF-R1M Coming Soon

Taking up the retro first, the XSR GP will be a full-faired version of the already proven and popular XSR 900 replete with a Grand Prix-inspired bodywork. Interestingly, Yamaha has already registered the ‘XSR GP’ name in Europe, which further cements the rumor. Not to mention, the full-faired retro market has only gotten more potent in the recent past with motorcycles such as the MV Agusta Superveloce, Triumph Speed Triple RR, and the Honda Hawk 11.}

Building on this, the Japanese publication has whipped up a render of how the XSR GP would look with its full-faired design, and the result is nothing short of impressive. The front half of the bike boasts tightly wound fairings along with a prominent windscreen while everything tank onwards is just like the XSR 900. As retro as it looks, if Yamaha goes ahead with this, the inline-three, 847cc engine will be paired with a handful of electronic rider aids, just like the new XSR.

What about the R1M, you ask? Well, the flagship Yamaha sportbike could gain aerodynamic wings upfront, similar in shape to the Yamaha YZR-M1. To jog your memory, the Japanese giant has already patented a MotoGP-derived seamless gearbox with photos showing it on an R1, so wings won’t be the only thing new here. Once again, following up on this, Young Machine has prepared a render of how the new R1M would look and everything looks perfect.

Meanwhile, you should expect the base-spec YZF-R1 to remain more or less as it is since MotoGP-derived equipment won’t come cheap.

Top Speed Says

The new XSR 900 GP and YZF-R1M would be game-changers for the Iwata manufacturer. While the former will make the company stronger in the retro segment, the new R1M will finally become capable enough to keep tabs on the Ducati Panigale V4 and Aprilia RSV4 1100, which already have MotoGP tech fused into them.}

However, we urge you to take the rumors with a pinch of salt as there’s been no official confirmation from Yamaha on either bike. So all we can do for now is enjoy these, and wait for what Yamaha introduces at the EICMA.

Source: Young Machine