Yamaha Xsr125 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr125 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Yamaha Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Xsr125
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
139 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~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 Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
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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