Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Softail Springer
Yamaha Xsr900
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Twin Cam 88, post-1999 models; earlier Evo models approx. 58 hp)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
113 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Twin Cam 88; Evo-era models approx. 100 Nm)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: comfort cruiser gearing limits practical top speed)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
307 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by year and model variant)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated based on typical Twin Cam 88 real-world usage
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
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
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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