Royal Enfield Machismo 500 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Machismo 500 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Royal Enfield Machismo 500: ~22 hp @ 5,400 rpm (note: some variants may differ slightly) hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated; varies by road conditions and load), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Machismo 500
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
22 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~22 hp @ 5,400 rpm (note: some variants may differ slightly)
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~35 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimate based on available period specs)
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; varies by road conditions and load)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 25-30 km/L (3.3-4.0 L/100km) — estimate based on typical real-world reports
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Machismo 500
6.5/10
"Charming, characterful thumper — buy it with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Deeply satisfying exhaust note
+Dead simple mechanicals
+Affordable parts and servicing
Cons
−Chronic oil seep issues
−Vibration limits highway comfort
−Dodgy electrical gremlins lurk
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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