Hey all bought my XTr back in september,
since then I have put 4k on the clock! I ride it everywere! It is the best bike I have ever had or ever been on the back of!

My XT wasnt brand new its a 57plate so its still a youngun like me!
Unfortunately though mine has a restrictor fitted at the moment but it doesnt seem to do much as I can still beat most other cars and bikes of the line! Can't wait to get that extra 11 standard BHP back!!! :P

This bike has fantastic aceleration both in gear and off the line. I had some sketchy moments with people pulling out on me and things but the awesome handling and acceleration of this bike has pulled me out of harms way! For a large enduro/crosser style bike its handling in my opinion is next to none! I have no problem keeping up with and even beating my friends who all ride ZXr 6's bandit 6 VFr etc around twisty turny roads!

The forks have allot of dive on them when you brake heavy and tend to extend allot when you accelerate, but thats what its designd for! Sucking up the bumps and ruts that most other bikes would throw you off on! Makes for a pretty exciting ride I think! the on road/off road hybrid tyres on the XTr are fantastic in normal dry conditions, but I find that they are a little fishtail like in the rain! But as long as your not trying to be Rossi into corners your fine!

Visibility over other cars is awesome! you are sat very upright on the bike which is a very comfortable riding position, allthough long motorway trips can be uncomfortable! Though by sliding back on your seat a little and tucking your self out the wind behind the screen I find its more comfortable. I plan on getting the larger screen from yamaha for doing long touring journeys.

I plan on doing some sort of green laneing with my XTr but I wanted to get peoples advice on that side of XT life first, what do people make of the r for green lanes and minor off roading??

Im taking my XTr to wales this weekend so hopefully ill get some nice shots and ill let you all know how it goes when i get back!

Hope this was a good report in awe of the XT's!