Kawasaki W175 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W175 vs Yamaha Xsr900. Kawasaki W175: ~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Kawasaki W175
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
13 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.2 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
~13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
~110 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~127 kg (curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki W175
7.5/10
"Charming, honest and excellent value — buy one without overthinking it."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel-twin sound
+Bulletproof low-maintenance reliability
+Excellent ergonomics for commuting
Cons
−Chain wear surprisingly rapid
−Drum rear brake underwhelms
−Parts availability regionally inconsistent
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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