Yamaha Xsr 125 vs Yamaha Xs650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr 125 vs Yamaha Xs650. 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. Yamaha Xs650: 53 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr 125
Yamaha Xs650
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
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
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
Top 10 Accessories
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