Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic: 68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; earlier Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 60 hp) hp, 337 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2017 Twin Cam model; Milwaukee-Eight variants similar) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Xsr 125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
144 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
337 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; earlier Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 60 hp)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Twin Cam 96 produced approx. 110 Nm)
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
337 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2017 Twin Cam model; Milwaukee-Eight variants similar)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimate based on typical real-world Twin Cam/Milwaukee-Eight usage
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic
7.5/10
"Buy the Milwaukee-Eight version and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight models impressively smooth
+Strong used market availability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance cruiser
Cons
−Twin Cam tensioner issues lurk
−Limited cornering clearance frustrates
−Thirsty at the pump
Yamaha Xsr 125
7.5/10
"The best-looking 125 you can actually enjoy riding."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Confidence-inspiring urban handling
+Strong residual values
Cons
−Fragile plastic bodywork scratches easily
−Weak stock front brake feel
−Motorway use feels strained
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