Honda Cb550 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb550 vs Yamaha Xsr125. Honda Cb550: 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb550
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb550
7.8/10
"A brilliant bike that rewards patience and punishes corner-cutters."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Parts still widely available
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Four carbs need constant attention
−Cam chain rattle gets expensive
−Good examples increasingly overpriced
Yamaha Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
Top 10 Accessories
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