Hot new Yammies roar in

A brace of new Yamaha models has touched down in Australia, with updates of the Yamaha MT-10SP streetfighter, Yamaha XSR700 and XSR900 retro roadsters, and Yamaha TMAX 560 Tech MAX maxiscooter all roaring into Yamaha dealerships in recent weeks.

Initial examples of the Yamaha XSR700 started landing in February, with the other three models – the XSR900, MT-10SP and TMAX 560 Tech MAX – all arriving in April.

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Starting from the biggest hitter down, the new and updated Yamaha MT-10SP is a special-edition version of the updated base-model MT-10, which itself isn’t set to reach our shores until June.

That means that along with Euro 5 emissions compliance for its R1-derived ‘CP4’ 998cc in-line four-cylinder engine, it scores revised ergonomics, a new 4.2-inch colour TFT screen, a Brembo front brake radial master cylinder, a new ride-by-wire throttle, a lighter and smaller six-axis inertial measurement unit, and a quickshifter as standard.

The ‘SP’ then builds on this with Öhlins semi-active suspension, a three-piece belly pan, braided brake lines, and an exclusive Icon Performance colour scheme and graphics. The 2022 Yamaha MT-10SP is priced from $27,349 ride away.

Stepping down a cylinder, the updated XSR900 – with 889cc ‘CP3’ inline triple – draws its inspiration from the MT-09 naked bike, which itself was heavily updated in 2021. Also now Euro 5, and with a 43cc capacity hike plus a corresponding lift in performance, the updated XSR900 now features an overhauled chassis, a six-axis inertial measurement unit that delivers a host of the latest safety systems, a quickshifter, a new 3.5-inch TFT display, a ride-by-wire throttle and electronic cruise control.

Available in Legend Blue or Midnight Black, the new Yamaha XSR900 is priced from $17,299 ride away.

Falling within the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme, the new Yamaha XSR700 is powered by an Aussie-spec version of Yamaha’s ‘CP2’ parallel-twin, with a down-sleeved capacity of 655cc to ensure it falls within our LAMS framework (the standard engine, available overseas, is 689cc).

In addition to the new power, the updated XSR700 features a new LED headlight and cockpit layout, and a choice of Heritage White or Heritage Black paint schemes. The 2022 Yamaha XSR700 is priced from $13,699 ride away.

And that leaves us with the latest incarnation of the Yamaha TMAX 560. While the updated Yamaha TMAX 560 scores sportier bodywork and styling, new LED headlights, a new screen, 7-inch TFT instrumentation, new spin-forged alloy wheels, revised ergonomics, and sportier suspension settings, here in Australia we’re getting the up-spec Yamaha TMAX 560 Tech MAX.

This flagship variant adds heated grips and seat, an electric screen, cruise control, adjustable rear suspension and backlit switchblocks as standard – for a price. Available in Dark Petrol or Power Grey, the 2022 Yamaha TMAX 560 Tech MAX is priced from a heady $19,849 ride away.

While initial shipments of these models have arrived and first examples have begun filtering through to dealers, Yamaha Motor Australia is quick to stress that examples of each are still in short supply.

“The above models are in high demand and stock is limited, so we suggest customers contact their dealer to find out more,” said a Yamaha spokesperson.

“They are all available but maybe not in every dealer and in every colour,” he added.