Yamaha Xsr 700 vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr 700 vs Yamaha Xsr 125. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr 700
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
186 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
75 hp @ 9,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
115 km/h
Weight
186 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
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
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
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