Honda Cbx 1000 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbx 1000 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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 Cbx 1000
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
85 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
85 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
225 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 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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