Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Yamaha Xsr155. Triumph Bonneville T120: 80 hp @ 6,550 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Triumph Bonneville T120
Yamaha Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
80 hp @ 6,550 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville T120
8.5/10
"The finest modern classic money can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Gorgeous authentic styling
+Strong torquey parallel twin
+Excellent build quality
Cons
−Early fuelling can be hesitant
−Chrome deteriorates quickly
−Suspension basic for spirited riding
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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