Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Sr500
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
32 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
155 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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