Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z1 900
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
82 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
230 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
82 hp @ 8,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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 Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
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