Yamaha Xs650 vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xs650 vs Yamaha Xsr155. Yamaha Xs650: 53 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xs650
Yamaha Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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 Xsr155
8.0/10
"Best small retro available — just buy a clean, unmolested example."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely rewarding
+Outstanding build quality
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Abused examples are common
−Suspension soft when loaded
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