Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 155 — which has more power?

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm produces ~20 hp @ 5,250 rpm (Classic 350 engine, note: Classic 500 produces ~27 hp @ 5,100 rpm); Yamaha Xsr 155 produces 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm. Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm wins by 1 hp.

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 155 — which is faster?

Top speed: Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm ~120 km/h (estimated for Classic 350 variant), Yamaha Xsr 155 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Yamaha Xsr 155 is the faster of the two.

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 155 — which is lighter?

Weight: Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm ~195 kg (wet/curb weight, Classic 350 variant), Yamaha Xsr 155 134 kg (wet/curb weight).

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 155 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm ~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average for Classic 350 variant), Yamaha Xsr 155 2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 155 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm 6.5/10 and Yamaha Xsr 155 7.8/10. Yamaha Xsr 155 scores higher on the overall verdict. Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm caveat: You regularly ride highways or need reliability. Yamaha Xsr 155 caveat: You ride highways daily or carry passengers regularly.

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 155 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm: 20 hp. Yamaha Xsr 155: 19.3 hp.

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 155 — which should I commute on daily?

Yamaha Xsr 155 — Urban commuters wanting reliable style on budget.

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 155

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr 155. 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 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.