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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr 125

Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr 125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Harley-davidson Softail Springer: 67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Twin Cam 88, post-1999 models; earlier Evo models approx. 58 hp) hp, 307 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by year and model variant) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: comfort cruiser gearing limits practical top speed), 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 Softail Springer Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
307 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Twin Cam 88, post-1999 models; earlier Evo models approx. 58 hp)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Twin Cam 88; Evo-era models approx. 100 Nm)
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: comfort cruiser gearing limits practical top speed)
115 km/h
Weight
307 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by year and model variant)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated based on typical Twin Cam 88 real-world usage
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Softail Springer
Harley-davidson Softail Springer
7.5/10

"A rolling sculpture that rewards patient, style-conscious riders over everything else."

Pros
+Stunning head-turning visual presence
+Rock-solid engine reliability
+Comfortable highway cruising ergonomics
Cons
Springer fork maintenance costs money
Limited cornering clearance
Heavy and slow steering
Yamaha Xsr 125
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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Chain & Lube
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