Yamaha Xsr125 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr125 vs Yamaha Xsr900. Yamaha Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr125
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
139 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
~110 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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
Yamaha Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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