Norton Commando 961 vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Commando 961 vs Yamaha Xsr155. Norton Commando 961: 79 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton Commando 961
Yamaha Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
79 hp @ 6,500 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km or approximately 15.4 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Norton Commando 961
7.5/10
"Magnificent when sorted, but budget for inevitable remedial work upfront."
Pros
+Intoxicating twin exhaust note
+Genuinely exclusive hand-built feel
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Inconsistent factory build quality
−Dealer support patchy nationwide
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
Yamaha Xsr155
8.0/10
"Best small retro available — just buy a clean, unmolested example."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely rewarding
+Outstanding build quality
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Abused examples are common
−Suspension soft when loaded
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