Royal Enfield Classic Chrome vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic Chrome vs Yamaha Xsr155. 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. Yamaha Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 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 Chrome
Yamaha Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
20.1 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
195 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
20.1 hp @ 5,100 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.0–3.5 L/100km (28–33 km/L typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Yamaha Xsr155
8.0/10
"Best small retro available — just buy a clean, unmolested example."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely rewarding
+Outstanding build quality
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Abused examples are common
−Suspension soft when loaded
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