Royal Enfield Bullet Electra vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet Electra vs Yamaha Xsr 155. Royal Enfield Bullet Electra: ~13.5 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, ~182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Xsr 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Bullet Electra
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~13.5 hp @ 5,000 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
~182 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 30–35 km/L (real-world average, estimated)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bullet Electra
6.5/10
"A rewarding buy if you respect its unhurried, characterful pace."
Pros
+Iconic exhaust note
+Genuinely simple mechanics
+Parts widely available
Cons
−Oil leaks are inevitable
−Gearbox feels agricultural
−Weak stock electrics
Yamaha Xsr 155
7.8/10
"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable seat after 60km
−Soft suspension with passenger
−Attracts careless young owners
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