Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Triumph Bonneville T100
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Triumph Bonneville T100. 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. Triumph Bonneville T100: 54 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 224 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Triumph Bonneville T100
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
224 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~20 hp @ 5,250 rpm (Classic 350 engine, note: Classic 500 produces ~27 hp @ 5,100 rpm)
54 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Classic 350; Classic 500 produces ~41 Nm @ 4,000 rpm)
80 Nm @ 3,230 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated for Classic 350 variant)
185 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight, Classic 350 variant)
224 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average for Classic 350 variant)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Triumph Bonneville T100
7.8/10
"A flawed but deeply rewarding classic that punishes neglect harshly."
Pros
+Addictive low-rev torque
+Stunning period-correct styling
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Mediocre stock suspension
−Chrome corrodes if neglected
−Camchain wear when unmaintained
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