Royal Enfield Classic Chrome vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic Chrome vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Classic Chrome
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
20.1 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
20.1 hp @ 5,100 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.0–3.5 L/100km (28–33 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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