Jawa 350 Standard vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 350 Standard vs Yamaha Xsr125. Jawa 350 Standard: 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 155 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Jawa 350 Standard
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
18 hp @ 5,250 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
155 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Jawa 350 Standard
6.5/10
"Charming urban cruiser, but don't expect performance beyond steady commuting."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Smooth parallel twin engine
Cons
−Weak power delivery overall
−Soft, vague suspension
−Parts availability regionally patchy
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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