Honda Cbx 550 vs Yamaha Xs650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbx 550 vs Yamaha Xs650. Honda Cbx 550: 50 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Xs650: 53 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbx 550
Yamaha Xs650
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbx 550
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic if you find an honest, well-kept example."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful inline-four engine
+Reliable when properly maintained
+Surprisingly good parts availability
Cons
−Carburetor synchronization nightmare
−Brittle aging wiring harnesses
−Cam chain tensioner failures common
Yamaha Xs650
8.5/10
"The best vintage Japanese twin you can still reasonably find."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Huge aftermarket support still
+Stunning parallel twin character
Cons
−Prices inflated by hipsters
−Many rough project bikes circulating
−Points ignition needs attention
Top 10 Accessories
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