Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es: 27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 130 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 500 Es
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
27.2 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 130 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.0–3.5 L/100km (28–33 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Es
7.0/10
"Buy it for the soul, not the spec sheet."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful engine note
+Bulletproof basic mechanicals
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Notchy agricultural gearbox
−Oil leaks are inevitable
−Pre-2015 electrics horrific
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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