Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins vs Yamaha Xsr125. Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 202 kg (Interceptor 650 wet/curb weight); Continental GT 650 is approximately 198 kg weight, top speed ~177 km/h (110 mph, estimated; note: real-world results vary slightly by variant and rider), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Re 650 Twins
Yamaha Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~177 km/h (110 mph, estimated; note: real-world results vary slightly by variant and rider)
~110 km/h
Weight
202 kg (Interceptor 650 wet/curb weight); Continental GT 650 is approximately 198 kg
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.0 L/100km (approximately 25–28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins
8.0/10
"The best used motorcycle under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Charismatic engine at any price
+Huge aftermarket parts availability
+Relaxed, confidence-inspiring ergonomics
Cons
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Early electrical niggles exist
−Stock tyres need replacing immediately
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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