Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Knucklehead ~249 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Xsr900 193 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr900 — 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 Xsr900 5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 Xsr900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Knucklehead 7.5/10 and Yamaha Xsr900 8.5/10. Yamaha Xsr900 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Knucklehead caveat: You want reliable, affordable, daily transportation. Yamaha Xsr900 caveat: Short inseam riders or complete beginners seeking forgiveness.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr900 — which is better for beginners?

Harley-davidson Knucklehead is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 40 hp is manageable. The Yamaha Xsr900 is better held for a second bike.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Knucklehead: 249 kg, 40 hp. Yamaha Xsr900: 193 kg, 119 hp.

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr900

Q: Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr900 — 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 Xsr900 produces 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model). Yamaha Xsr900 wins by 79 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr900 — 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 Xsr900 220 km/h (estimated). Yamaha Xsr900 is the faster of the two.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Knucklehead vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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.