Yamaha Sr500 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Sr500
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Horsepower (hp)
32 hp
20.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
191 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
~120 km/h
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
191 kg (curb weight, 2023 model)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average, 2023 model)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Sr500
8.0/10
"Rewarding, characterful, and unforgiving — exactly what motorcycling should feel like."
Pros
+Dead simple mechanically
+Timeless minimalist aesthetic
+Strong enthusiast community
Cons
−Kick-start learning curve brutal
−6-volt electrics on earlies
−Heat soak at standstill
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
7.0/10
"Buy one with your heart, inspect it with cold ruthless logic."
Pros
+Iconic, addictive engine character
+Parts widely available, cheap
+Surprisingly comfortable long distance
Cons
−Pre-2020 electrics are terrible
−Fork seals chronically weep
−Painfully slow highway pace