Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr155 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~153 km/h (95 mph, for the high-compression EL 61ci variant; note: estimate based on period testing), Yamaha Xsr155 approximately 130 km/h. Harley-davidson Knucklehead is the faster of the two.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr155 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~249 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Xsr155 134 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr155 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~7.5 L/100km (estimated, varies significantly by state of tune and riding conditions), Yamaha Xsr155 2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr155 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Knucklehead 7.5/10 and Yamaha Xsr155 8.0/10. Yamaha Xsr155 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Knucklehead caveat: You want reliable, affordable, daily transportation. Yamaha Xsr155 caveat: You regularly carry a pillion or tour.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr155 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Knucklehead: 40 hp. Yamaha Xsr155: 19.3 hp.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr155 — which should I commute on daily?

Yamaha Xsr155 — Urban commuters wanting style with genuine performance.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr155

Q: Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr155 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Knucklehead produces ~40 hp @ 4,800 rpm (EL 61ci high-compression; note: factory figures varied by year and configuration); Yamaha Xsr155 produces 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm. Harley-davidson Knucklehead wins by 21 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr155. Harley-davidson Knucklehead: ~40 hp @ 4,800 rpm (EL 61ci high-compression; note: factory figures varied by year and configuration) hp, ~249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~153 km/h (95 mph, for the high-compression EL 61ci variant; note: estimate based on period testing), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.