Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Yamaha XSR 155

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Royal Enfield

Hunter 350

From ₹1.38 Lakh

Hunter 350 version

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Yamaha

XSR 155

From ₹1.49 Lakh

XSR 155 version

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350Hunter 350 Metro (Base Premium) · ₹1.51 Lakh

Only differences

Yamaha XSR 155Metallic Blue · ₹1.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Hunter 350: ₹1.51 Lakh XSR 155: ₹1.49 Lakh (ahead) XSR 155 ₹1,035 cheaper

Braking Hunter 350: Dual-channel ABS XSR 155: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Hunter 350: 36 kmpl XSR 155: 45.5 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Hunter 350: 20.2 bhp (ahead) XSR 155: 18.4 PS Torque 27 vs 14.2 Nm

Weight Hunter 350: 181 kg XSR 155: 134 kg Seat height 790 vs 810 mm

Versions Hunter 350: 4 XSR 155: 5 (ahead)

Pick the Hunter 350 for more power.

Pick the XSR 155 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 4)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.51 Lakh

₹1.49 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.73 Lakh

₹1.72 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,907 a month

₹2,888 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

20.2 bhp

18.4 PS

Torque

27 Nm

14.2 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

36 kmpl

45.5 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

349 cc

155.0 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air / Oil-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, J-Platform

4-Stroke, 4-Valve Liquid-Cooled SOHC with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)

Bore x Stroke

72.0 mm x 85.8 mm

58.0 x 58.7 mm

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

11.6:1

Cooling

Air / Oil Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

5 Speed Constant Mesh Manual (1D 4U)

6-Speed Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate Clutch with light action

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive (O-ring chain)

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper (or 300 mm Disc on Retro)

282 mm Disc

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 270 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper (or Drum, 153 mm on Retro)

220 mm Disc

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS (Single Channel on Retro base)

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

17-inch Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (or 17" Wire Spoke on Retro)

Alloy Wheels with Dual-Purpose Tyres

Front Tyre Size

110/70-17 54P Tubeless (CEAT Zoom XL)

110/70-17 M/C 54S (Tubeless)

Rear Tyre Size

140/70-17 66P Tubeless (CEAT Zoom XL)

140/70-17 M/C 66S (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (130 mm travel)

Upside Down (USD) Front Telescopic Forks

Rear Suspension

Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers (6-step preload adjustable, 102 mm travel)

Monocross Swingarm Suspension

Frame Type

Twin Downtube Spine Frame

Deltabox Frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1370 mm

1,330 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

150 mm

170 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2055 mm

2,007 mm

Width (mm)

800 mm

804 mm

Height (mm)

1055 mm

1,080 mm

Seat Height (mm)

790 mm (Accessible low roadster seat)

810 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

181 kg (Metro) / 178 kg (Retro)

134 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

13.0 L (Reserve 2.6 L)

10.4 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Digi-Analogue Instrument Console with LCD screen (Gear Indicator & Eco mode)

Heritage Circular Full Digital LCD Instrument Pod with Gear Indicator

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Optional Tripper Navigation Pod)

Optional Y-Connect Bluetooth

Navigation

Optional (Turn-by-Turn via Tripper Navigation)

App-based

USB Charging

Yes (USB mobile charging port under left switchgear)

Optional USB

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

None

Traction Control

Traction Control System (TCS)

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

Halogen Multi-reflector (H4 55/60W)

Heritage Circular Full LED Headlamp with Half-Ring DRL

Taillight

LED (on Metro) / Bulb (on Retro)

Circular Compact LED Tail Lamp

Turn Indicators

Bulb / Incandescent

Round LED Indicators

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece contoured roadster bench seat with split grab rails

Classic Heritage Tuck & Roll Tan/Black Leather Seat

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

None

Choice

Versions

4 versions

5 versions

Price range

₹1.38 Lakh – ₹1.71 Lakh

₹1.49 Lakh – ₹1.63 Lakh

Colours

10 colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Hunter 350 Retro (Base)₹1.38 Lakh Metallic Blue₹1.49 Lakh XSR 155 ₹12,350 more Hunter 350 Metro (Base Premium)₹1.51 Lakh Metallic Blue₹1.49 Lakh XSR 155 ₹1,035 less

On-road price in six cities

Hunter 350 Hunter 350 Metro (Base Premium) against XSR 155 Metallic Blue

City	Hunter 350	XSR 155	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.79 Lakh	₹1.76 Lakh	XSR 155 ₹2,676 less
Pune	₹1.79 Lakh	₹1.76 Lakh	XSR 155 ₹2,676 less
New Delhi	₹1.73 Lakh	₹1.72 Lakh	XSR 155 ₹1,135 less
Bengaluru	₹1.88 Lakh	₹1.87 Lakh	XSR 155 ₹1,239 less
Chennai	₹1.79 Lakh	₹1.78 Lakh	XSR 155 ₹1,176 less
Hyderabad	₹1.84 Lakh	₹1.82 Lakh	XSR 155 ₹1,207 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Hunter 350 or the XSR 155?

The XSR 155, by ₹1,035 on the versions compared here: Hunter 350 Hunter 350 Metro (Base Premium) at ₹1.51 Lakh against XSR 155 Metallic Blue at ₹1.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.73 Lakh against ₹1.72 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The XSR 155 claims 45.5 kmpl against 36 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Hunter 350 Hunter 350 Metro (Base Premium) makes 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm and the XSR 155 Metallic Blue makes 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,907 a month for the Hunter 350 and ₹2,888 for the XSR 155, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.