Ural Tourist 750 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ural Tourist 750 vs Yamaha Xsr125. Ural Tourist 750: 36 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated; note: output varied across production years and tune) hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight; estimated solo configuration) weight, top speed 105 km/h (estimated; note: solo Tourist variant slightly faster than sidecar models), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ural Tourist 750
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
36 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
36 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated; note: output varied across production years and tune)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
47 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated)
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h (estimated; note: solo Tourist variant slightly faster than sidecar models)
~110 km/h
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight; estimated solo configuration)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly by condition and tune)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ural Tourist 750
6.5/10
"A deeply rewarding machine for patient, mechanically curious riders only."
Pros
+Truly unique riding experience
+Incredibly strong community support
+Parts surprisingly still available
Cons
−Steep mechanical learning curve
−Fuel economy genuinely embarrassing
−Electrical gremlins haunt older examples
Yamaha Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
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