Royal Enfield Bullet Electra vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bullet Electra vs Yamaha Xsr125. Royal Enfield Bullet Electra: ~13.5 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, ~182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), 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 Bullet Electra
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 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
182 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~13.5 hp @ 5,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
~110 km/h
Weight
~182 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 30–35 km/L (real-world average, estimated)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bullet Electra
6.5/10
"A rewarding buy if you respect its unhurried, characterful pace."
Pros
+Iconic exhaust note
+Genuinely simple mechanics
+Parts widely available
Cons
−Oil leaks are inevitable
−Gearbox feels agricultural
−Weak stock electrics
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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