Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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 Nine T /5
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
109 hp @ 7,250 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 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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