Honda Cb1100 vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1100 vs Yamaha Xsr 155. 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 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
Honda Cb1100
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,500 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
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 or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
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 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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