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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr125

Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 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 Softail Springer Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
307 kg
139 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)
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: comfort cruiser gearing limits practical top speed)
~110 km/h
Weight
307 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by year and model variant)
139 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 ~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 Xsr125
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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