Royal Enfield Electra 350 vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Electra 350 vs Yamaha Xsr155. 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 Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 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 Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
approx. 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron models rated lower, around 13-14 hp)
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
approx. 28 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 110-120 km/h (estimated)
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
approx. 180-195 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 30-35 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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 Xsr155
8.0/10
"Best small retro available — just buy a clean, unmolested example."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely rewarding
+Outstanding build quality
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Abused examples are common
−Suspension soft when loaded
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