Bmw R 90 S vs Yamaha Xs650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 90 S vs Yamaha Xs650. Bmw R 90 S: 67 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Xs650: 53 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 90 S
Yamaha Xs650
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 7,000 rpm
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 90 S
8.5/10
"Buy the best example available — compromises here cost dearly."
Pros
+Timeless, genuinely iconic styling
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Values dangerously high now
−Carbs require constant fettling
−Parts increasingly scarce and expensive
Yamaha Xs650
8.5/10
"The best vintage Japanese twin you can still reasonably find."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Huge aftermarket support still
+Stunning parallel twin character
Cons
−Prices inflated by hipsters
−Many rough project bikes circulating
−Points ignition needs attention
Top 10 Accessories
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