Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 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 Interceptor 350
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
~27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (estimated, based on RE 350cc J-series engine platform)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 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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