Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Honda Cb750 Nighthawk: 73 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Cb750 Nighthawk
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
73 hp @ 9,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk
7.8/10
"The most reliable used bike your money can buy right now."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Forgiving, neutral handling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs gum up when neglected
−Scarce OEM cosmetic parts
−Zero performance excitement
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
Top 10 Accessories
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