Bmw R 90 S vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 90 S vs Yamaha Xsr 125. 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 Xsr 125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 90 S
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 7,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 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 Xsr 125
7.5/10
"The best-looking 125 you can actually enjoy riding."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Confidence-inspiring urban handling
+Strong residual values
Cons
−Fragile plastic bodywork scratches easily
−Weak stock front brake feel
−Motorway use feels strained
Top 10 Accessories
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