Royal Enfield Machismo 500 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Machismo 500 vs Yamaha Xsr900. Royal Enfield Machismo 500: ~22 hp @ 5,400 rpm (note: some variants may differ slightly) hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated; varies by road conditions and load), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Machismo 500
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
22 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~22 hp @ 5,400 rpm (note: some variants may differ slightly)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
~35 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimate based on available period specs)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; varies by road conditions and load)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 25-30 km/L (3.3-4.0 L/100km) — estimate based on typical real-world reports
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Machismo 500
6.5/10
"Charming, characterful thumper — buy it with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Deeply satisfying exhaust note
+Dead simple mechanicals
+Affordable parts and servicing
Cons
−Chronic oil seep issues
−Vibration limits highway comfort
−Dodgy electrical gremlins lurk
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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