Triumph Bonneville Se vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Se vs Yamaha Xsr125. Triumph Bonneville Se: 61 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Triumph Bonneville Se
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
61 hp @ 7,400 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–5.8 L/100km (approx. 17–20 km/L)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Se
7.8/10
"A genuinely charming retro twin that rewards a careful used purchase."
Pros
+Characterful 865cc twin
+Superb real-world ergonomics
+Excellent aftermarket support
Cons
−Rectifier failures plague some examples
−Dealer support can be patchy
−Carbed models cold-weather fussy
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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