Yamaha Xsr155 vs Kawasaki W175
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr155 vs Kawasaki W175. Yamaha Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki W175: ~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr155
Kawasaki W175
Horsepower (hp)
19.3 hp
13 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
13.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
127 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
~13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 130 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
~127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approximately 2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xsr155
8.0/10
"Best small retro available — just buy a clean, unmolested example."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely rewarding
+Outstanding build quality
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Abused examples are common
−Suspension soft when loaded
Kawasaki W175
7.5/10
"Charming, honest and excellent value — buy one without overthinking it."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel-twin sound
+Bulletproof low-maintenance reliability
+Excellent ergonomics for commuting
Cons
−Chain wear surprisingly rapid
−Drum rear brake underwhelms
−Parts availability regionally inconsistent
Top 10 Accessories
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