BW Yamaha XSR700

The Yamaha XSR700 custom motorcycle by Bad Winners is a fully reimagined daily rider that proves commuting and riding pleasure are not mutually exclusive, built to order from the Paris workshop with a two-year engine warranty.

The Concept

Bad Winners' take on the XSR700 starts from a simple conviction: a daily motorcycle should be as engaging to ride as it is to look at. The 2020 XSR700 offers the right foundation, a 689cc CP2 parallel twin, retro-modern proportions and a chassis derived from the MT-07. Bad Winners rebuilds it from the wheels up, replacing stock components across every system, adding bespoke bodywork, a complete drivetrain breathing package and premium suspension to create a machine that elevates the daily ride without complicating it.

The Build

The build centres on a custom Bad Winners 2-in-1 exhaust system paired with an SC-Project CR-T Carbon muffler and K&N RC232 air filters for improved breathing. The front end is upgraded to MT-09 SP specification, including the SP front fork, front wheel and front calipers, with a Magura HC1 master cylinder completing the braking package. Bodywork is bespoke fiberglass and the seat is finished in leather. Ergonomics are rebuilt around a Renthal Fat Bar handlebar with Renthal grips, a BW upper and lower triple tree, an Oberon mirror and a Koso Thunderbolt headlight. The rear gains a YSS shock, LSL racing footrests, a BW rear wheel cover and a custom BW speedo. The entire motorcycle receives a complete custom paint job.

Performance

The XSR700's 689cc CP2 parallel twin is a characterful engine with a crossplane-derived firing interval that gives it a sound and feel larger than its displacement. The MT-09 SP front fork upgrade transforms the handling ceiling compared to the stock XSR700 setup, adding adjustability and rigidity. The SC-Project exhaust and K&N breathing package release additional mid-range response, making the engine feel sharper in the rev range most used in city riding.

Specifications

• Builder: Bad Winners
• Base Model: 2020 Yamaha XSR700
• Engine: 689cc CP2 parallel twin
• Exhaust: Bad Winners 2-in-1, SC-Project CR-T Carbon muffler
• Air Filter: K&N RC232
• Front End: MT-09 SP fork, wheel and calipers
• Brakes: Magura HC1 master cylinder
• Bodywork: Bespoke fiberglass
• Seat: Leather
• Handlebar: Renthal Fat Bar with Renthal grips
• Headlight: Koso Thunderbolt
• Rear Shock: YSS
• Warranty: 2-year engine
• Delivery: 6 weeks

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