Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 155. Royal Enfield Classic 350: 20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Classic 350
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
195 kg (curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Classic 350
7.5/10
"Brilliant urban charmer, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Dirt cheap maintenance costs
+Genuinely head-turning retro style
+Dead simple to work on
Cons
−Vibration above 65mph annoying
−Electrics can be troublesome
−Pre-2021 carb units unreliable
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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