Yamaha XSR 155 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350: The popularity of neo-retro motorcycles is rapidly rising in India, and Yamaha has launched its new XSR 155, taking a big plunge into this race. Meanwhile, the already existing Royal Enfield Hunter 350 continues to hold its own. Both bikes compete head-to-head in terms of style, features, and price. So, let’s explore which bike is more powerful.
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Design and Colours
Talking about style, both motorcycles celebrate neo-retro vibe in different ways. The Hunter 350 gives the same Royal Enfield with industrial and old-school feel, where the round theme looks everywhere whether headlamp, instrument console, fuel tank, side panels or tail lamp.
Compared to this, the Yamaha XSR 155 catches a slightly different route in terms of design. Its overall look is more compact, modern and minimalistic. The ribbed-pattern seat also gives it a light scrambler-touch.
The Hunter 350 goes much further in color options as it gets 7 shades, while the XSR 155 only comes in four paint schemes. If variety is important factor for you, then Hunter makes a better deal here.
Features
Talking about the feature, Yamaha XSR 155 seems to be moving one step further. It also contains fully digital console which also has Bluetooth connection SMS and call notifications with navigation support. Also features like full-LED lighting, USB charging port, dual-channel ABS and traction control make it quite modern.
Hunter 350 has semi-digital console and lacks traction control and smartphone notification system. Yes, the rest of the essential features such as dual-channel ABS, LED tail lamp and descent instrumentation exist.
Engine and Performance
If the engine is talked about, there is a big difference between the two bikes. The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 gets an air-cooled, single-cylinder long-stroke engine of 349.34cc, which produces 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm produce. This power delivery remains smooth and city-friendly, and has been linked to a 5-speed gearbox.
In comparison, the Yamaha XSR 155 gets a liquid-cooled engine of 155cc, giving an output of 18.1 bhp and 14.2 Nm. The power in the figures is low, but its speciality is its high-revving nature. It also gets a 6-speed gearbox, which makes highway cruising a little fun.
Price and Variants
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 comes with three variants —Standard (₹1.37 lakh), Mid and Top (up to ₹1.67 lakh). This flexibility gives buyers a chance to choose according to their budget and need.
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Compared to this the Yamaha XSR 155 comes in the same variant, priced at ₹1.50 lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). Yamaha’s pricing looks balanced, especially given its features and lightweight structure.
