Bsa Gold Star 650 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bsa Gold Star 650 vs Yamaha Xsr125. Bsa Gold Star 650: 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Bsa Gold Star 650
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated)
~110 km/h
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 4.5–5.5 L/100km (18–22 km/L) — NOTE: Limited real-world data available as of 2023
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bsa Gold Star 650
6.5/10
"Beautiful but buy carefully — early examples need thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Stunning retro visual presence
+Tractable low-down torque
+Light and easy handling
Cons
−Early ECU fuelling problems
−Patchy parts availability
−Cheap switchgear quality
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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