Triumph Bonneville Street Twin vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin vs Yamaha Xsr155. Triumph Bonneville Street Twin: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, 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
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
Yamaha Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
7.5/10
"A genuinely loveable, no-nonsense modern classic at a sensible price."
Pros
+Torquey, tractable low-end pull
+Timeless, unfussy styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Lacks excitement above 70mph
−Early fueling needs software update
−Wiring loom can corrode
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
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