Yamaha XSR 155 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs TVS Ronin: Price, Colours, and Key Highlights Compared
Yamaha XSR 155 challenges Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and TVS Ronin with competitive pricing, neo-retro styling, and premium features despite its smaller engine.
Yamaha XSR 155 enters the retro roadster segment, taking on Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and TVS Ronin with its ₹1.50 lakh price tag.
The just-launched Yamaha XSR 155 makes its way onto India’s hot-selling neo-retro motorcycle segment, pitting its mettle against the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and the TVS Ronin. Whereas the XSR 155 has a smaller displacement of 155 cc, Yamaha has aggressively priced it at ₹1.50 lakh (ex-showroom), thereby placing it right alongside its bigger-displacement rivals.
Pricing Comparison
Here’s how the three bikes stack up against each other in terms of price (ex-showroom):
Model Price (Ex-showroom)
Yamaha XSR 155 ₹1,49,990
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 ₹1,37,640 – ₹1,62,292
TVS Ronin ₹1,24,790 – ₹1,59,390
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350, the most affordable offering from the brand, starts at ₹1.38 lakh, while the TVS Ronin, popular among younger riders for its design and versatility, begins at ₹1.25 lakh. With all three models priced within a narrow range, buyers can choose based on brand preference, performance, and design appeal.
Design and Segment Positioning
With all that said, the XSR 155 is the retro-modern interpretation, taking inspiration from Yamaha's elder XSR lineup. Built on the tried-and-proven platform of Yamaha R15, it combines performance with a classical charm.
On the other hand, the Hunter 350 with sportier street looks stays forgiving towards the vintage DNA of Royal Enfield, whereas TVS Ronin targets urban commuters with a scrambler-style design and feature-rich setup.
Colour Options
Each bike comes with multiple paint choices to suit different tastes:
Model Available Colours
- Yamaha XSR 155 Metallic Grey, Vivid Red, Greyish Green Metallic, Metallic Blue
- Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Factory Black, Rebel Blue, Dapper Grey, London Red, Tokyo Black, Rio White, Graphite Grey
- TVS Ronin Lightning Black, Magma Red, Glacier Silver, Charcoal Ember, Midnight Blue, Nimbus Grey
- Among the three, Royal Enfield Hunter 350 offers the widest range of colour options, while Yamaha and TVS balance variety with distinctive finishes.
Verdict
The smallest engine but the best performance, finesse handling, and hardly weighing anything- that is what the Yamaha XSR 155 embodies. Fine picking of quality attention to details gives the Hunter 350 a vintage feel, while the TVS Rhein is good for comfort with a plethora of value-packed features.
For retro-styled commuter needs, with city-friendly performance, the XSR 155 pretty much pairs up with any big-name in the crowded sub-₹2 lakh segment.
