Kawasaki Zephyr 550 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zephyr 550 vs Yamaha Xsr125. Kawasaki Zephyr 550: 50 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by year and condition), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. 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 Zephyr 550
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by year and condition)
~110 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–20 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zephyr 550
7.3/10
"A trustworthy classic that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof air-cooled engine
+Simple carb maintenance
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Age-related neglect common
−Carbs need regular attention
−Brakes feel underwhelming
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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