Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Xs650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Xs650. Yamaha Sr500: 32 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 174 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Xs650: 53 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Sr500
Yamaha Xs650
Horsepower (hp)
32 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Sr500
8.0/10
"Rewarding, characterful, and unforgiving — exactly what motorcycling should feel like."
Pros
+Dead simple mechanically
+Timeless minimalist aesthetic
+Strong enthusiast community
Cons
−Kick-start learning curve brutal
−6-volt electrics on earlies
−Heat soak at standstill
Yamaha Xs650
8.5/10
"The best vintage Japanese twin you can still reasonably find."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Huge aftermarket support still
+Stunning parallel twin character
Cons
−Prices inflated by hipsters
−Many rough project bikes circulating
−Points ignition needs attention
Top 10 Accessories
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