Royal Enfield Machismo 500 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Machismo 500 vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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. Yamaha Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Machismo 500
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
22 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~22 hp @ 5,400 rpm (note: some variants may differ slightly)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~35 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimate based on available period specs)
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; varies by road conditions and load)
~110 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 25-30 km/L (3.3-4.0 L/100km) — estimate based on typical real-world reports
2.5 L/100km or ~40 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
Yamaha Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
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