Yamaha Xj6 vs Yamaha Mt-25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xj6 vs Yamaha Mt-25. Yamaha Xj6: 78 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight — Diversion variant; Naked slightly less at ~206 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; governed/restricted in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Mt-25: 35 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xj6
Yamaha Mt-25
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
23.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; governed/restricted in some markets)
145 km/h
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight — Diversion variant; Naked slightly less at ~206 kg)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xj6
7.5/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that earns its reputation through quiet competence."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Uninspiring above 100mph
−Fairing plastics crack easily
Yamaha Mt-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
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