Yamaha Srx 600 vs Kawasaki W800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Srx 600 vs Kawasaki W800. Yamaha Srx 600: ~45 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Japanese domestic market figures vary slightly) hp, ~155 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market and tuning), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Srx 600
Kawasaki W800
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
62.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
221 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~45 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Japanese domestic market figures vary slightly)
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
~50 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market and tuning)
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
~155 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–29 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Srx 600
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful thumper for patient, spanner-savvy enthusiasts only."
Pros
+Charismatic single-cylinder engine
+Gorgeous minimalist styling
+Razor-sharp handling chassis
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely difficult
−Notorious starter reliability issues
−Vibration fatigues long distances
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
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