Royal Enfield Electra 350 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Electra 350 vs Yamaha Xsr125. Royal Enfield Electra 350: approx. 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron models rated lower, around 13-14 hp) hp, approx. 180-195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 110-120 km/h (estimated), 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 Electra 350
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
approx. 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron models rated lower, around 13-14 hp)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
approx. 28 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 110-120 km/h (estimated)
~110 km/h
Weight
approx. 180-195 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 30-35 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Electra 350
6.5/10
"Flawed but deeply lovable — buy the right example carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof UCE engine core
+Cheap parts, easy servicing
+Effortless low-rev torque
Cons
−Chronic early electrical problems
−Oil leaks almost inevitable
−Brakes lack real bite
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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