Yamaha Xsr 155 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr 155 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Yamaha Xsr 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z650rs: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (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 155
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
19.3 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xsr 155
7.8/10
"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable seat after 60km
−Soft suspension with passenger
−Attracts careless young owners
Kawasaki Z650rs
7.8/10
"A genuinely pretty bike that's actually fun to ride."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Stunning retro styling
+Affordable insurance and servicing
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavy riders
−Headers discolor quickly
−Limited wind protection
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