Yamaha Xsr 125 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr 125 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. 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. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr 125
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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