Royal Enfield Standard 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Standard 350 vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Royal Enfield Standard 350: ~19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron engine versions produced closer to 12–14 hp) hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight — varies by year and variant) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (est. for later fuel-injected variants; older carbureted versions typically 100–110 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Standard 350
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron engine versions produced closer to 12–14 hp)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (note: estimate based on later UCE engine; older versions lower)
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (est. for later fuel-injected variants; older carbureted versions typically 100–110 km/h)
115 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight — varies by year and variant)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 30–35 km/L (est. ~2.9–3.3 L/100km) — note: varies significantly by year and state of tune
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Standard 350
7.0/10
"Charming, affordable urban thumper — buy post-2021 for reliability."
Pros
+Genuine thumper character
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Electricals frequently unreliable
−Vibration above 80kmh
−Chain neglect epidemic on used bikes
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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