Triumph Bonneville Se vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Se vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Triumph Bonneville Se: 61 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Xsr 125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville Se
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
61 hp @ 7,400 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–5.8 L/100km (approx. 17–20 km/L)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Se
7.8/10
"A genuinely charming retro twin that rewards a careful used purchase."
Pros
+Characterful 865cc twin
+Superb real-world ergonomics
+Excellent aftermarket support
Cons
−Rectifier failures plague some examples
−Dealer support can be patchy
−Carbed models cold-weather fussy
Yamaha Xsr 125
7.5/10
"The best-looking 125 you can actually enjoy riding."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Confidence-inspiring urban handling
+Strong residual values
Cons
−Fragile plastic bodywork scratches easily
−Weak stock front brake feel
−Motorway use feels strained
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