Yamaha Xs650 vs Yamaha Sr500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xs650
Yamaha Sr500
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
32 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
174 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xs650
8.5/10
"The best vintage Japanese twin you can still reasonably find."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Huge aftermarket support still
+Stunning parallel twin character
Cons
−Prices inflated by hipsters
−Many rough project bikes circulating
−Points ignition needs attention
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
