Bmw R 90 S vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 90 S vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), 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 Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 7,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
200 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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