Yamaha CS5 vs Yamaha CS5 Street (1972)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha CS5stacks up against the Yamaha CS5 Street. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha CS5Yamaha CS5 Street
Model year19721972
Price$649
Engine195 cc195 cc
Horsepower22 hp
Torque21 Nm
Weight117 kg
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Right hand operation, cable actuated
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Right foot operation, rod actuated
Tires3/18-4PR / 3/18-4PR

Yamaha CS5 vs Yamaha CS5 Street — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha CS5 and the Yamaha CS5 Street usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha CS5 brings 22 hp in a 117 kg package, while the Yamaha CS5 Street counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: