Yamaha has unveiled a striking new colour scheme for its 2026 XSR900 GP, paying homage to one of motorcycle racing’s most iconic figures – three-time 500cc world champion Kenny Roberts.
The new Legend Yellow livery celebrates America’s first Grand Prix world champion, who secured three consecutive 500cc titles with Yamaha and cemented his legacy as an AMA racing legend. The colour scheme draws direct inspiration from Roberts’ GP-winning YZR500 machines from the 1970s and 80s.
The bold yellow and white design features iconic black Yamaha speedblocks, creating a powerful visual connection to Yamaha’s racing heritage while wrapped around thoroughly modern hardware.
Mechanically, the XSR900 GP remains unchanged for 2026, retaining its comprehensive specification list. At its heart sits the sophisticated 890cc CP3 triple-cylinder engine, housed in a Deltabox-style chassis with optimised rigidity.
Premium KYB suspension front and rear comes fully adjustable, while clip-on handlebars give the retro racer an authentic cafe racer stance. Modern rider aids are comprehensive, with six-axis IMU, cruise control, third-generation up/down quickshifter and a slipper clutch.
A 5.0-inch TFT display provides connectivity, while Yamaha’s lightweight Spinforged wheels wear Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 rubber.
The 2026 XSR900 GP will be available in both the new Legend Yellow and continuing Legend Red colour options. First deliveries are expected from February 2026, with pricing set at $22,049 rideaway.
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