Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Springer vs Yamaha Xsr155. Harley-davidson Softail Springer: 67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Twin Cam 88, post-1999 models; earlier Evo models approx. 58 hp) hp, 307 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by year and model variant) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: comfort cruiser gearing limits practical top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Softail Springer
Yamaha Xsr155
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Twin Cam 88, post-1999 models; earlier Evo models approx. 58 hp)
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Twin Cam 88; Evo-era models approx. 100 Nm)
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: comfort cruiser gearing limits practical top speed)
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
307 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by year and model variant)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated based on typical Twin Cam 88 real-world usage
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Softail Springer
7.5/10
"A rolling sculpture that rewards patient, style-conscious riders over everything else."
Pros
+Stunning head-turning visual presence
+Rock-solid engine reliability
+Comfortable highway cruising ergonomics
Cons
−Springer fork maintenance costs money
−Limited cornering clearance
−Heavy and slow steering
"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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
Affiliate · we may earn
