Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Xsr 125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
115 km/h
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
7.8/10
"The most honest fun you'll buy for under five grand."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful parallel twin
+Excellent parts availability
+Simple, easy home maintenance
Cons
−Stock tyres dangerously inadequate
−Soft suspension limits pace
−Early models had electrical issues
Yamaha Xsr 125
7.5/10
"The best-looking 125 you can actually enjoy riding."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Confidence-inspiring urban handling
+Strong residual values
Cons
−Fragile plastic bodywork scratches easily
−Weak stock front brake feel
−Motorway use feels strained
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