Jawa 350 Standard vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 350 Standard vs Yamaha Xsr155. 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 Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 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 Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
18 hp @ 5,250 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
155 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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 Xsr155
8.0/10
"Best small retro available — just buy a clean, unmolested example."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely rewarding
+Outstanding build quality
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Abused examples are common
−Suspension soft when loaded
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