Yamaha Xsr155 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr155 vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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. Yamaha Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr155
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
19.3 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 130 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
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
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
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