Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Triumph Bonneville T120 Black: 79 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 224 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 T120 Black
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
224 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
79 hp @ 7,400 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
224 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.8 L/100km (approximately 20.8 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black
8.0/10
"A modern classic that genuinely earns that overused label."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful engine delivery
+Excellent long-distance comfort
+Strong dealer network support
Cons
−Stock suspension disappointingly soft
−Early throttle-by-wire issues
−Premium pricing versus rivals
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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