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All Bikes/Compare/Royal Enfield Classic Chrome vs Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm

Royal Enfield Classic Chrome vs Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Classic Chrome vs Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm. Royal Enfield Classic Chrome: 20.1 hp @ 5,100 rpm hp, 195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm: ~20 hp @ 5,250 rpm (Classic 350 engine, note: Classic 500 produces ~27 hp @ 5,100 rpm) hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight, Classic 350 variant) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated for Classic 350 variant), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Royal Enfield Classic Chrome Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Horsepower (hp)
20.1 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
195 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
20.1 hp @ 5,100 rpm
~20 hp @ 5,250 rpm (Classic 350 engine, note: Classic 500 produces ~27 hp @ 5,100 rpm)
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Classic 350; Classic 500 produces ~41 Nm @ 4,000 rpm)
Top Speed
Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
~120 km/h (estimated for Classic 350 variant)
Weight
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
~195 kg (wet/curb weight, Classic 350 variant)
Fuel
Approximately 3.0–3.5 L/100km (28–33 km/L typical real-world average)
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average for Classic 350 variant)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Royal Enfield Classic Chrome
Royal Enfield Classic Chrome
6.5/10

"Gorgeous weekend thumper, but inspect thoroughly before committing."

Pros
+Head-turning retro chrome styling
+Bulletproof simple mechanicals
+Relaxed, comfortable riding position
Cons
Chrome rusts faster than expected
Vibrates harshly above 65mph
Early carb models unreliable
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
6.5/10

"A beautiful, flawed thumper that rewards patience over performance."

Pros
+Gorgeous retro aesthetic
+Cheap parts availability
+Bulletproof UCE engine
Cons
Shocking pre-2015 electrics
Vibration above 70mph
Heavy for displacement

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