Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Yamaha Sr500: 32 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 174 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 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
Yamaha Sr500
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
32 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Sr500
8.0/10
"Rewarding, characterful, and unforgiving — exactly what motorcycling should feel like."
Pros
+Dead simple mechanically
+Timeless minimalist aesthetic
+Strong enthusiast community
Cons
−Kick-start learning curve brutal
−6-volt electrics on earlies
−Heat soak at standstill
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
Top 10 Accessories
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