Kawasaki Barako Ii 175 vs Yamaha Sz-rr 150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175 vs Yamaha Sz-rr 150. Kawasaki Barako Ii 175: ~13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Sz-rr 150: ~13.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~135 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175
Yamaha Sz-rr 150
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
13.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.7 Nm
12.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
135 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
~13.1 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
~13.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
~12.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
~110 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~121 kg (wet/curb weight)
~135 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approx. 45-50 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175
7.0/10
"The most practical used buy for utility-focused Filipino riders."
Pros
+Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Handles rough roads well
Cons
−Highway cruising is miserable
−Rear frame cracks common
−Dated suspension, harsh ride
Yamaha Sz-rr 150
7.0/10
"A sensible, durable commuter that won't disappoint if maintained properly."
Pros
+Bulletproof 153cc engine
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Quality above its price
Cons
−Carburetor needs regular attention
−Rear suspension wears quickly
−Limited high-speed capability
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