Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Yamaha Xsr 155. Bmw R Nine T /5: 109 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Xsr 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Nine T /5
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
109 hp @ 7,250 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Nine T /5
8.0/10
"A characterful, beautifully built retro that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof build quality overall
+Huge aftermarket customisation options
Cons
−Final drive joints wear prematurely
−Heavy for its engine size
−Bland stock exhaust note
Yamaha Xsr 155
7.8/10
"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable seat after 60km
−Soft suspension with passenger
−Attracts careless young owners
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