Kawasaki W800 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W800 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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 W800
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
62.9 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
221 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 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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