Kawasaki W800 vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W800 vs Yamaha Xsr155. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki W800
Yamaha Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
62.9 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
221 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
Yamaha Xsr155
8.0/10
"Best small retro available — just buy a clean, unmolested example."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely rewarding
+Outstanding build quality
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Abused examples are common
−Suspension soft when loaded
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