Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 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
Yamaha Sr500
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
32 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
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 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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