Yamaha Xsr 155 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350

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Yamaha Xsr 155

Standard

1.50 lakh

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Top

1.71 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

155 cc
349.34 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
Fuel Injection

Cooling

Liquid Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

18.1bhp@10000rpm
20.2 hp @ 6100 rpm

Max Engine Torque

14.2Nm@7500rpm
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Bore

58 mm
72 mm

Stroke

58.7 mm
85.8 mm

Number of Gears

6
5

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet, Multiple Disc
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Aspiration

–
Naturally Aspirated

Spark Plugs

–
1 Per Cylinder

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

10 L
13 L

City Fuel Economy as Tested

50.31 kmpl
36.2 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

51.7 kmpl
39.8 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

45.66 kmpl
34.61 kmpl

0-60kph

4.29 sec
4.95 sec

0-100kph

11.66 sec
15.15 sec

60-0kph

16.27 m
16.18 m

0-80kph

7.02 sec
8.75 sec

0-40kph

2.45 sec
2.57 sec

Official Fuel Economy

–
36.2 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
2.6 L

Top Speed

–
130 kph

Auto Start/Stop

–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Deltabox
Double-downtube Frame

Chassis type

Deltabox
Double Cradle

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic fork
Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel

Rear Suspension Type

Swingarm (link suspension)
Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/80-17M/C 52P
100/80 - 17

Rear Tyre Size

140/70R-17M/C 66H
120/80 - 17

Brake type

Disc
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

282 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
153 mm

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Wheel Type

–
Alloy

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
300 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
153 mm

Calliper Type

–
Front - 2 Piston

Wheel Size

–
17 inch

Front Wheel Size

–
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

–
17 inch

Dimensions

Length

2005 mm
–

Width

805 mm
–

Height

1080 mm
–

Wheelbase

1325 mm
–

Seat height

810 mm
790 mm

Ground Clearance

120 mm
160 mm

Kerb Weight

137 kg
181 kg

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Traction control

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Hazard lights

–

Features

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel
Dual Channel ABS

Battery

12V,4.0Ah(10HR)
12 V - 8 Ah VRLA

Bluetooth Connectivity

Brake/Tail Light

LED
Halogen Bulb

Digital Fuel Guage

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Pillion Seat

–

Keyless Lock

–

Low Battery Indicator

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Navigation

–

No. of Tripmeters

–
2

Odometer

–

Pass-light switch

–

Pillion Backrest

–

Pillion Footrest

–

Pillion Grabrail

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

Power Modes

–

Quickshifter

–

Riding Modes

–

Shift Light

–

Stand Alarm

–

Tripmeter

–

Tripmeters Type

–
Digital

Turn Signal

–

USB Charging Port

–

Heated Seat

–

Audio System

–

Clock

–

Cruise Control

–

Daytime Running Lights

–

Electric Start

–

Engine-kill switch

–

Heated Grips

–

Instrumentation

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer Type

Digital

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Instrument console

–
Semi-Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Trip Meter

–

Touchscreen

–

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Tachometer

–

Average Speed

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Service due indicator

–

Gear Indicator

–

Fuel gauge

–

Questions you may find useful

•22w

I’m 22 and planning to buy my first bike, mainly for city commuting, with strong pillion comfort as a top priority. We already have a 15-year-old Honda Shine that is still reliable. My parents encouraged me to buy something better than basic commuter bikes like the TVS Sport or Bajaj Platina, and even offered financial help, which I would prefer to avoid since I’ve just started working. Initially, I shortlisted the TVS Raider, Hero Glamour (with cruise control, which I don’t really need), and Honda SP125 because they are affordable. However, I’m concerned about long-term service with TVS and Hero, and the lack of ABS on the Honda SP125. Then I looked at higher-segment options but ruled out sporty bikes with stepped seats (like the Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V) due to pillion comfort concerns. That left me considering the TVS Ronin, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and Yamaha XSR155 (which I ruled out due to pillion comfort). Now I’m confused between the comfort and efficiency of the TVS Ronin and the road presence and perceived reliability of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350. At the same time, I’m wondering if it would be smarter to save money and stick with a premium 125cc bike, since 90% of my usage will be relaxed city riding and I value cruiser-like comfort over speed.

Verified
•21w

Since you've said that most of your riding is relegated to city riding with a pillion, where comfort and fuel efficiency are top priorities, we'd recommend you stick to a premium 125cc commuter. The TVS Raider is a good option as it offers a comfortable ride and a spacious seat for the rider and pillion. In that category, our top picks are the TVS Raider and Hero Xtreme 125R. Both are available with variants that have a long, single-piece seat, so pillion comfort as well as fuel efficiency will be taken care of. In case you do want to scratch the itch of getting a larger machine, you will be well served by the TVS Ronin as well as the Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Both have smooth, torquey engines, plush suspension and are large enough to carry a pillion. Take a test ride of these bikes and see which one you prefer the most before purchasing.

TVS Raider
Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 125R
TVS Ronin
Royal Enfield Hunter 350