Yamaha XSR700 2015 vs. Kawasaki W800 Cafe 2019

Yamaha XSR700 2015

Kawasaki W800 Cafe 2019

Overview - Yamaha XSR700 2015 vs Kawasaki W800 Cafe 2019

Yamaha XSR700 2015

Kawasaki W800 Cafe 2019

Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR700 2015 compared to Kawasaki W800 Cafe 2019

Yamaha XSR700 2015

Kawasaki W800 Cafe 2019

Yamaha XSR700 2015

Kawasaki W800 Cafe 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	68.6 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	62.9 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	8.4
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	689 ccm	Displacement	773 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	107 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Trail	Trail	90 mm	Trail	94 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	282 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	270 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,135 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	925 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	770 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	186 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XSR700 2015

With the XSR700, Yamaha has once again hit the jackpot. The retro look with modern elements is currently very popular with customers. The fact that it is based on the affordable MT-07 is not at all a problem, as the entry-level bike is known for being extremely sporty and agile. The XSR700's comfortable chassis and upright riding position are a perfect match. The price of almost 9,000 euros seems steep at first glance, especially in comparison to the MT-07, but the improved appearance and exclusivity make up for the money.

Very agile engine

comfortable yet sporty chassis

comfortably upright seating position

cool retro look

complete instrumentation

good brakes

many accessories available

Suspension too soft for extremely sporty riding

digital rev counter difficult to read

much higher price than the basic MT-07.