Yamaha Xs650 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xs650 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xs650
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
170 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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