Yamaha Xsr900 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr900 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. 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. Kawasaki Z650rs: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (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 Xsr900
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Z650rs
7.8/10
"A genuinely pretty bike that's actually fun to ride."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Stunning retro styling
+Affordable insurance and servicing
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavy riders
−Headers discolor quickly
−Limited wind protection
Top 10 Accessories
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