Bmw R 90 S vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 90 S vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 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 90 S
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 7,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
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 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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