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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr 155

Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr 155

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr 155. 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 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Softail Springer Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
130 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)
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Twin Cam 88; Evo-era models approx. 100 Nm)
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: comfort cruiser gearing limits practical top speed)
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
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 or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
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 155
Yamaha Xsr 155
7.8/10

"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."

Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Uncomfortable seat after 60km
Soft suspension with passenger
Attracts careless young owners

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