Yamaha Xsr 125 vs Kawasaki W175
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr 125 vs Kawasaki W175. 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. Kawasaki W175: ~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr 125
Kawasaki W175
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
13 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
13.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
127 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
~13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
~127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Approximately 2.5 L/100km or ~40 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
Kawasaki W175
7.5/10
"Charming, honest and excellent value — buy one without overthinking it."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel-twin sound
+Bulletproof low-maintenance reliability
+Excellent ergonomics for commuting
Cons
−Chain wear surprisingly rapid
−Drum rear brake underwhelms
−Parts availability regionally inconsistent
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