Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Yamaha Xsr125. Royal Enfield Classic 500: 27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Classic 500
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
27.2 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
~110 km/h
Weight
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Classic 500
7.0/10
"Flawed but loveable; buy post-2015 and inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Bulletproof mechanical simplicity
+Affordable parts availability
+Genuinely iconic styling
Cons
−Pre-2015 electrical nightmares
−Motorway vibration is punishing
−Mediocre braking performance
Yamaha Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
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