Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins vs Yamaha Xsr900. Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 202 kg (Interceptor 650 wet/curb weight); Continental GT 650 is approximately 198 kg weight, top speed ~177 km/h (110 mph, estimated; note: real-world results vary slightly by variant and rider), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Re 650 Twins
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
~177 km/h (110 mph, estimated; note: real-world results vary slightly by variant and rider)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
202 kg (Interceptor 650 wet/curb weight); Continental GT 650 is approximately 198 kg
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.0 L/100km (approximately 25–28 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins
8.0/10
"The best used motorcycle under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Charismatic engine at any price
+Huge aftermarket parts availability
+Relaxed, confidence-inspiring ergonomics
Cons
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Early electrical niggles exist
−Stock tyres need replacing immediately
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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