Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 125. 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. Yamaha Xsr 125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~20 hp @ 5,250 rpm (Classic 350 engine, note: Classic 500 produces ~27 hp @ 5,100 rpm)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Classic 350; Classic 500 produces ~41 Nm @ 4,000 rpm)
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated for Classic 350 variant)
115 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight, Classic 350 variant)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average for Classic 350 variant)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
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
Yamaha Xsr 125
7.5/10
"The best-looking 125 you can actually enjoy riding."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Confidence-inspiring urban handling
+Strong residual values
Cons
−Fragile plastic bodywork scratches easily
−Weak stock front brake feel
−Motorway use feels strained
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