Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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 Cb750 Nighthawk
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
73 hp @ 9,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
60 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
185 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
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 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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
