Considering the latest treatment honors a legendary American racer, it's only fitting we will soon get to swing a leg over this beauty.If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreLast fall, my moto-loving colleague Gray Van Dyke waxed ecstatic about Yamaha's XSR900 GP donning a stunning new hue, 'Legend Yellow.'The paint scheme paid tribute to 'King' Kenny Roberts, the first American rider to capture a World Championship in the 500cc era, ultimately three-peating from 1978 to 1980.Approval from the California Air Resources Board indicates the XSR900 GP is finally coming to America. - Credit: YamahaThis nod to a superstar, who also counts an AMA Grand Slam and multiple Daytona 200 wins among many accolades, was achingly ironic considering the bike was not available in the US. AdvertisementAdvertisementThankfully, this injustice is soon to be remedied, as motorcycle.com reports that the California Air Resources Board has issued an executive order certifying the XSR900 GP as a 2027 model.The bike has been available to overseas markets since 2024, with the Legend Yellow hue appearing last fall. - Credit: YamahaNational certification from the EPA should be forthcoming, followed by an announcement by Yamaha Motor USA in a matter of weeks.Assuming all that is expected comes to pass, the XSR900 GP will join its stripped-down sibling, the XSR900, in domestic availability.The 890cc engine makes 117 horsepower and 68.5 lb-ft of torque, more than enough to blow your hair back. - Credit: YamahaThe GP is particularly compelling thanks to the front fairing and squared seat cowl, which harken back to bikes from what is arguably the golden age of racing, the '80s and '90s.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe bike also boasts clip-on bars, a GP-specific TFT display and suspension tweaks that distinguish it from the classic naked street bike.Along with the fairing and clip-on bars, the squared seat cowl distinguishes the GP from the naked XSR900. - Credit: YamahaBoth bikes are equally potent under the hood, with an 890cc triple making 117 horsepower and 68.5 lb-ft of torque.Now that rumbling beast will at last have the sweet retro racer looks to match, stateside.Availability and pricingIndustry insiders expect the 2026 Yamaha XSR900 GP to roll into US dealerships this fall.Considering that in the UK, the GP edition costs the equivalent of $269 less than the fairing-free XSR900, and the latter starts at $10,599 in the US, I would not be surprised to see the GP dip under $10,500.2026 Yamaha XSR900 GP Learn More AdvertisementAdvertisementAbout the Author:Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men's Health, Men's Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone's bike seat is at the proper height.Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.