Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Yamaha Xsr155. Royal Enfield Interceptor 350: ~20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine) hp, ~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Interceptor 350
Yamaha Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated)
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (estimated, based on RE 350cc J-series engine platform)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350
7.0/10
"Charming, affordable retro that rewards patient, relaxed riders completely."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Affordable used pricing
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Struggles above 70mph sustained
−Soft suspension limits cornering confidence
−Early units leak oil occasionally
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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