Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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 Desert Storm
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
20 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 hp @ 5,250 rpm (Classic 350 engine, note: Classic 500 produces ~27 hp @ 5,100 rpm)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Classic 350; Classic 500 produces ~41 Nm @ 4,000 rpm)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated for Classic 350 variant)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight, Classic 350 variant)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average for Classic 350 variant)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 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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