Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 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
Harley-davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
144 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
337 kg
139 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)
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
337 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2017 Twin Cam model; Milwaukee-Eight variants similar)
139 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 or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
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 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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