Honda Cb1100 vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1100 vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Honda Cb1100: 87 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Honda Cb1100
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb1100
8.0/10
"The thinking rider's retro — honest, reliable, and genuinely satisfying."
Pros
+Bulletproof air-cooled engine
+Timeless understated styling
+Smooth, accessible power delivery
Cons
−Soft suspension out of box
−Exhaust headers corrode badly
−Lacks modern electronic aids
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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