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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xsr 155

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xsr 155

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xsr 155. Kawasaki Z1 900: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 230 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Xsr 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki Z1 900 Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
82 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
230 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
82 hp @ 8,500 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Z1 900
Kawasaki Z1 900
8.5/10

"Buy the best one you can find and never look back."

Pros
+Appreciating classic investment
+Stunning inline-four soundtrack
+Strong parts availability
Cons
Electrics frequently troublesome
Expensive to recommission properly
Rampant fakes and restomods
Yamaha Xsr 155
Yamaha Xsr 155
7.8/10

"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."

Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Uncomfortable seat after 60km
Soft suspension with passenger
Attracts careless young owners

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