Triumph Bonneville Street Twin vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Triumph Bonneville Street Twin: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Street Twin
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
7.5/10
"A genuinely loveable, no-nonsense modern classic at a sensible price."
Pros
+Torquey, tractable low-end pull
+Timeless, unfussy styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Lacks excitement above 70mph
−Early fueling needs software update
−Wiring loom can corrode
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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