Jawa 42 Classic vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 42 Classic vs Yamaha Xsr900. Jawa 42 Classic: 27 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Jawa 42 Classic
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27 hp @ 6,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
28 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
130 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
170 kg (curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L, real-world estimate)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Jawa 42 Classic
6.5/10
"Charming urban toy, but verify everything before handing over cash."
Pros
+Genuinely lovely retro styling
+Lightweight and city-friendly
+Smooth low-rev character
Cons
−Patchy pre-2021 build quality
−Electrical gremlins are common
−Thin dealer service network
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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