The Tokyo Motorcycle Show was held from March 28-30, 2025, and displayed at ACTIVE's booth was an XSR900 customized with the motif of Yamaha's first 4-stroke model, the XS650.

The motif is a cafe racer derived from the XS650! This custom is easy even for beginners!

XSR900 customized to look like XS650 (2)

■ACTIVE's interpretation of Yamaha's famous XS650, making it a touring cafe racer!

The XSR900, a 3-cylinder naked bike with a luxurious design and Yamaha CP-3 engine, is also popular as a base model for customization, and various parts are available from various companies. This show model is a demo bike that has been customized by ACTIVE and SW-MOTECH.

The motif is a cafe racer derived from the XS650, which was Yamaha's first 4-stroke model. The side covers shine in a green coloring reminiscent of the XS, and the red YAMAHA emblems on the tank are a clear homage. If the XS were to be revived in the modern age, it would probably look like this show model.

The concept is "light tuning and well-balanced customization that is easy to modify even for beginners," and the specifications allow the rider to envision a more concrete choice of touring items.

Parts made by 153GARAGE, ACTIVE's custom brand for neo-classic bikes, are also installed. The Top Bridge & Clip-on Handlebar Kit and Rearsets Kit create a classic yet luxurious feel. For the wheels, GALE SPEED's "Type-N" forged aluminum wheels are installed for a nostalgic look.

Aluminum top bridge by 153GARAGE for the XSR900

■Equipped with the 153GARAGE Aluminum Top Bridge. The aim was to create a "cafe racer that can be enjoyed every day," with an emphasis on being easy to ride and fun to control.

Rearsets kit by 153GARAGE for the XSR900

■Rearsets kit by 153GARAGE, inspired by 80's custom trends.

Type-N front wheel by GALE SPEED for the XSR900

■Type-N front wheel. The spokes are cut after the entire wheel is anodized.

Type-N rear wheel by GALE SPEED for the XSR900

■Type-N rear wheel. In addition to the standard black color, a total of 14 colors anodized by KOHKEN are available.

Other features include the SW-MOTECH tank ring, side racks, and bags to give the bike a tourer-like look. The Racing Line Exhaust by AKRAPOVIC was used to bring the neo-retro cafe style to the forefront.

Side rack and bag by SW-MOTECH for the XSR900

■Side rack and bag by SW-MOTECH for touring use

Tank ring by SW-MOTECH for the XSR900

■A tank bag can also be attached by means of the tank ring to secure a sufficient amount of loading capacity.

Classic style aluminum number plate on the XSR900

■The aluminum number plate creates a nostalgic feel.

SW-MOTECH Sport Mirror on the XSR900

■SW-MOTECH's Sport Mirror. The reason why the mirrors are not bar-end mirrors is because they are the antithesis of GP machines.

SW-MOTECH Engine Slider on the XSR900

■SW-MOTECH engine slider

Y'S GEAR Performance Damper on the XSR900

■The Performance Damper is from Y'S GEAR.

SW-MOTECH Undercowl on the XSR900

■Undercowl made by SW-MOTECH

AKRAPOVIC JMCA certified Racing Line Titanium Exhaust on the XSR900

■AKRAPOVIC's JMCA certified Racing Line Titanium Exhaust

It is also equipped with a number of practical parts that can be used as accents, such as a Performance Damper, undercowl, and engine sliders.

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