Honda Cbx 1000 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbx 1000 vs Yamaha Xsr125. Honda Cbx 1000: 105 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Cbx 1000
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
85 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
85 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbx 1000
8.5/10
"A magnificent machine demanding respect, patience, and a serious maintenance budget."
Pros
+Spine-tingling six-cylinder soundtrack
+Rock-solid engine internals
+Instant crowd-stopper presence
Cons
−Six carbs need constant attention
−Replacement exhausts absurdly expensive
−Heat management genuinely problematic
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
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