Kawasaki Zephyr 550 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zephyr 550 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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 Zephyr 550
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by year and condition)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–20 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 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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