Royal Enfield Electra 350 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Electra 350 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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
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Royal Enfield Electra 350
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
approx. 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron models rated lower, around 13-14 hp)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
approx. 28 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
approx. 110-120 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
approx. 180-195 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 30-35 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 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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