Yamaha Xsr 125 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr 125 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125. Yamaha Xsr 125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Husqvarna Vitpilen 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr 125
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
148 kg
Type
Classic
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xsr 125
7.5/10
"The best-looking 125 you can actually enjoy riding."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Confidence-inspiring urban handling
+Strong residual values
Cons
−Fragile plastic bodywork scratches easily
−Weak stock front brake feel
−Motorway use feels strained
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
7.0/10
"Style-first urban tool that punishes anyone wanting more than short rides."
Pros
+Stunning, genuinely premium styling
+Rev-happy, willing engine
+Excellent build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Sparse dealer support network
−Vibration on extended runs
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