Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Royal Enfield Bullet 500: 27.5 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 191 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
27.5 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
27.5 hp @ 5,250 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
191 kg (curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
6.5/10
"Pure character bike for patient riders who prioritize soul over speed."
Pros
+Iconic single-cylinder thumper character
+Cheap parts, easy spannering
+Upright comfortable riding position
Cons
−Oil leaks distressingly common
−Electrics frequently unreliable
−Motorway pace genuinely miserable
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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