Norton Commando 961 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton Commando 961 vs Yamaha Xsr125. Norton Commando 961: 79 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Norton Commando 961
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
79 hp @ 6,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km or approximately 15.4 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Norton Commando 961
7.5/10
"Magnificent when sorted, but budget for inevitable remedial work upfront."
Pros
+Intoxicating twin exhaust note
+Genuinely exclusive hand-built feel
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Inconsistent factory build quality
−Dealer support patchy nationwide
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
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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