TVS Ronin 225 vs Yamaha XSR 155
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Ronin 225 and Yamaha XSR 155 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Ronin 225 undercuts the XSR 155 by ₹20,643, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The XSR 155 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Ronin 225 and 7/10 for the XSR 155.
Category by category
Price
Ronin 225
The Ronin 225 starts ₹20,643 lower (₹1,30,314 against ₹1,50,957), about ₹660 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
XSR 155
XSR 155 claims 46 kmpl against 42 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,681 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
XSR 155
XSR 155 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 132 against 126 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
XSR 155
XSR 155 adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the Ronin 225 does not have on any variant.
Features
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 gets rear monoshock, ride modes and usb charging port.
City manners
XSR 155
XSR 155 is 22 kg lighter and taller in the seat (810 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the XSR 155.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ronin 225 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where TVS's bigger service network matters
- your priority is style-focused riders
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 | Ronin 225 | XSR 155 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,30,314 | ₹1,50,957 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,51,600 | ₹1,74,200 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,10,915 | ₹97,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,276 | ₹8,360 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,04,791 | ₹3,10,070 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSRonin 225 | YamahaXSR 155 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,30,314 | ₹1,50,957 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,130 | ₹4,790 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 225.9 cc | 155 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 20.1 bhp | 18.1 bhp |
| Torque | 19.9 Nm | 14.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 42 kmpl | 46 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 159 kg | 137 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 10 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 181 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm | 1325 mm |
| Length | 2040 mm | 2005 mm |
| Width | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Height | 1170 mm | 1080 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 41dia. Upside Down Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with 7 step adjustable preload | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 140/70R-17 |
Ronin 225 vs XSR 155: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ronin 225 or the XSR 155?
- The Ronin 225 is cheaper by ₹20,643 at the base variant (₹1,30,314 against ₹1,50,957 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Ronin 225 or the XSR 155?
- The XSR 155 claims 46 kmpl against 42 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Ronin 225 and XSR 155 in Delhi?
- About ₹22,600: roughly ₹1,51,600 for the Ronin 225 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 ₹3,04,791 for the Ronin 225 and ₹3,10,070 for the XSR 155, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Ronin 225 comes out ₹5,279 ahead.
