Royal Enfield Standard 350 vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Standard 350 vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 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 Standard 350
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
139 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)
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (est. for later fuel-injected variants; older carbureted versions typically 100–110 km/h)
~110 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight — varies by year and variant)
139 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 or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
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 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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