Yamaha Xsr 700 vs Kawasaki W800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr 700 vs Kawasaki W800. Yamaha Xsr 700: 75 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 186 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr 700
Kawasaki W800
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
62.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
186 kg
221 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
75 hp @ 9,000 rpm
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
186 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 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 700
8.2/10
"A genuinely excellent used buy if you inspect carefully first."
Pros
+CP2 engine virtually indestructible
+Strong used value retention
+Genuinely flickable handling
Cons
−Mirrors useless above 70mph
−Seat punishing past 90 minutes
−Retro tax on asking prices
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
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