Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 12 Ninet
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
95 hp @ 7,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
~110 km/h
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~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 Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
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