Kawasaki W650 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W650 vs Yamaha Xsr900. Kawasaki W650: 50 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 W650
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
56 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 7,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
56 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
175 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki W650
8.0/10
"The most honest classic twin money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning bevel-gear soundtrack
+Timeless classic styling
Cons
−Carb diaphragms crack regularly
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Parts availability patchy
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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