Harley-davidson Street 500 vs Yamaha Sz-rr 150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Street 500 vs Yamaha Sz-rr 150. Harley-davidson Street 500: 33 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Yamaha Sz-rr 150: ~13.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~135 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Street 500
Yamaha Sz-rr 150
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
13.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
12.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
135 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
33 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~13.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
42 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
~12.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
145 km/h
~110 km/h (estimated)
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
~135 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L, typical real-world average)
Approx. 45-50 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Street 500
5.5/10
"A capable city learner you'll sell within two years."
Pros
+Cheap used market prices
+Manageable size for beginners
+Decent fuel economy
Cons
−Asthmatic on highways
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
−Rapid depreciation in resale
Yamaha Sz-rr 150
7.0/10
"A sensible, durable commuter that won't disappoint if maintained properly."
Pros
+Bulletproof 153cc engine
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Quality above its price
Cons
−Carburetor needs regular attention
−Rear suspension wears quickly
−Limited high-speed capability
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