Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Yamaha Xsr 155. Bmw R 12 Ninet: 95 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Xsr 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 12 Ninet
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
95 hp @ 7,000 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 12 Ninet
8.0/10
"A premium, characterful roadster that earns its asking price on weekends."
Pros
+Charismatic boxer engine character
+Premium build quality throughout
+Strong dealer support network
Cons
−Engine heat in traffic brutal
−Limited fuel range annoying
−Stubbornly high used prices
Yamaha Xsr 155
7.8/10
"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable seat after 60km
−Soft suspension with passenger
−Attracts careless young owners
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