Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Royal Enfield Bullet 350: 20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 191 kg (curb weight, 2023 model) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Xsr 125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
191 kg (curb weight, 2023 model)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average, 2023 model)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
7.0/10
"Buy one with your heart, inspect it with cold ruthless logic."
Pros
+Iconic, addictive engine character
+Parts widely available, cheap
+Surprisingly comfortable long distance
Cons
−Pre-2020 electrics are terrible
−Fork seals chronically weep
−Painfully slow highway pace
Yamaha Xsr 125
7.5/10
"The best-looking 125 you can actually enjoy riding."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Confidence-inspiring urban handling
+Strong residual values
Cons
−Fragile plastic bodywork scratches easily
−Weak stock front brake feel
−Motorway use feels strained
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