Yamaha Tricity 125 vs Can-am Ryker 600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tricity 125 vs Can-am Ryker 600. Yamaha Tricity 125: 11.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Can-am Ryker 600: 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 294 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tricity 125
Can-am Ryker 600
Horsepower (hp)
11.2 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
294 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
54 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95 km/h
145 km/h (estimated)
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
294 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approx. 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tricity 125
6.5/10
"Niche but genuinely clever urban commuter for cautious or newer riders."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather stability
+Outstanding fuel economy
+Low running costs
Cons
−Gutless above 50mph
−Tiny underseat storage
−Leaning mechanism inspection essential
Can-am Ryker 600
7.0/10
"A genuinely capable machine, but buy it for what it is."
Pros
+Nearly impossible to tip over
+Rotax triple pulls strong
+Parts and service widely available
Cons
−CVT kills engagement completely
−Steering learning curve is real
−Belt wear gets expensive fast
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