Jawa Perak vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa Perak vs Yamaha Xsr 155. Jawa Perak: 27 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 136 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Xsr 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Jawa Perak
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
136 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27 hp @ 6,800 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
136 km/h
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Jawa Perak
6.5/10
"A beautiful slow-lane cruiser that prioritises style over substance."
Pros
+Stunning retro bobber styling
+Affordable used pricing
+Relaxed low-stress riding
Cons
−Underwhelming performance above 80kph
−Patchy electrical reliability
−Rear drum brake feels archaic
Yamaha Xsr 155
7.8/10
"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable seat after 60km
−Soft suspension with passenger
−Attracts careless young owners
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