Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Yamaha XSR 155
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and Yamaha XSR 155 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Hunter 350 undercuts the XSR 155 by ₹13,317, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The XSR 155 takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Hunter 350 and 7/10 for the XSR 155.
Category by category
Price
Hunter 350
The Hunter 350 starts ₹13,317 lower (₹1,37,640 against ₹1,50,957), about ₹430 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
XSR 155
XSR 155 claims 46 kmpl against 36.2 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,218 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
XSR 155
XSR 155 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 132 against 112 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
XSR 155
XSR 155 adds dual-channel abs, rear disc brake and tubeless tyres and more that the Hunter 350 does not have on any variant.
Features
XSR 155
XSR 155 gets alloy wheels, usd front forks, led headlamp and led daytime running lamp and 1 more items.
City manners
XSR 155
XSR 155 is 44 kg lighter and taller in the seat (810 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Hunter 350
Hunter 350 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the XSR 155.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Hunter 350 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is first bike
- your priority is daily city commute
Buy the XSR 155 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Hunter 350 | XSR 155 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,37,640 | ₹1,50,957 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,59,600 | ₹1,74,200 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹97,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,660 | ₹8,360 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,25,860 | ₹3,10,070 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldHunter 350 | YamahaXSR 155 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,37,640 | ₹1,50,957 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,360 | ₹4,790 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349.3 cc | 155 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 20.2 bhp | 18.1 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 14.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36.2 kmpl | 46 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 181 kg | 137 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 10 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm | 1325 mm |
| Length | 2055 mm | 2005 mm |
| Width | 810 mm | 805 mm |
| Height | 1070 mm | 1080 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 153 mm | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-17 | 140/70R-17 |
Hunter 350 vs XSR 155: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Hunter 350 or the XSR 155?
- The Hunter 350 is cheaper by ₹13,317 at the base variant (₹1,37,640 against ₹1,50,957 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Hunter 350 or the XSR 155?
- The XSR 155 claims 46 kmpl against 36.2 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Hunter 350 and XSR 155 in Delhi?
- About ₹14,600: roughly ₹1,59,600 for the Hunter 350 and ₹1,74,200 for the XSR 155, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,25,860 for the Hunter 350 and ₹3,10,070 for the XSR 155, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The XSR 155 comes out ₹15,790 ahead.
