The growing craze of stylish and classic look bikes has made the Neo-Retro segment more exciting than ever. Today, three names are most discussed in this category. Yamaha XSR 155, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and TVS Ronin. All three have their own separate flavor in someone modern-retro charm, someone bold classic appeal and someone scrambler vibe. In such a big question arises which bike will fit in the pocket and which will give better value
Yamaha XSR 155
Yamaha has launched the XSR 155 in India to strengthen its hold in the 125– 160cc Neo-Retro commuter space. It is a compact but retro-roadster with premium feel, with an X-showroom price of ₹1.50 lakhs.
The XSR 155 in the market is making a place in the hearts of entry-level retro enthusiasts on the basis of its sporty styling, lightweight body and refined performance. Yamaha’s trust with it, bold design and neo-retro character make it quite attractive.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
You will know that the population of Hunter 350 is not hidden from anyone. The identity of its simple styling, bold lines and Royal Enfield gives it a unique flavor. The Hunter 350 costs between ₹1.38 lakh to ₹1.62 lakh X-showrooms, depending on color options and variants.
Its most special thing is its classic appeal, smooth city ride and relaxed engine performance. The Hunter 350 brings a much larger engine than the XSR 155, so many buyers prefer its torquey performance more.
TVS Ronin
If you need a practical neo-retro commuter in which the performance is fine and the price does not increase, then TVS Ronin comes out as a great option. TVS Ronin is priced between ₹1.25 lakh to ₹1.59 lakh X-showrooms, considered to be the most competitive pricing of the three.
Let me tell you Ronin’s design is taken urban-scrambler vibe. neither too retro, nor too modern something balanced look that new riders easily like. Smooth ride, usable power delivery, and TVS’s technical reliability make it a value-packed motorcycle for budget-conscious buyers.
Color Options
In all three bikes you can choose in a lot of colors, but their color choices also reveal a lot about their style. Yamaha XSR 155 comes in four modern-retro color options — Metallic Gray, Vivid Red, Greyish Green, Metallic Blue.
Royal Enfield gives the highest color options in Hunter Factory Black, Rebel Blue, Dapper Gray, London Red, Tokyo Black, Rio White, Graphite Gray.
Lighting Black, Magma Red, Glacier Silver, Charcoal, Ember, Midnight Blue, Nimbus Gray in six unique colors in TVS Ronin.