Honda Cb1100 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1100 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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
Honda Cb1100
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
91 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
195 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 Xsr900
8.5/10
"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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