Yamaha IT 175 D vs Honda SL 175 (1977)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha IT 175 Dstacks up against the Honda SL 175. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha IT 175 DHonda SL 175
Model year19771971
Price
Engine172 cc174 cc
Horsepower14 hp
Weight113 kg
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Yamaha IT 175 D vs Honda SL 175 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha IT 175 D and the Honda SL 175 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha IT 175 D brings 14 hp, while the Honda SL 175 counters with its own power figure at 113 kg.

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: