Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 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 Desert Storm
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
139 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)
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated for Classic 350 variant)
~110 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight, Classic 350 variant)
139 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 or ~40 km/L (typical 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
Yamaha Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
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