Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki Z650

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Kawasaki Z650. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 334,987 whereas the Kawasaki Z650 sells at Rs 725,960. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has the smaller engine here, at 648cc, producing 47bhp and , while the Kawasaki Z650 is powered by a 649cc engine which produces 47bhp and . The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a claimed mileage of 23 kmpl and the Kawasaki Z650 has a claimed mileage of 27kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
334,987
Ex-Showroom Price
725,960
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 648 cc 649 cc
Weight 218 kg 191 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.7 litres 15 litres
BHP 47 bhp @ 7,150 rpm 67.31 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 18 inch 17 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 18 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubed Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Spoke Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.7 litres 15 litres
Ground Clearance 174 mm 130 mm
Kerb Weight 218 kg 191 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.7 litres 2.3 litres
Seat Height 804 mm 790 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,398 mm 1,410 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 40,000 km 30,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 3 year 2 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery 12V, 12AH VRLA Maintenance Free
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.8:1
Cooling System Air/Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 2 2
Displacement 648 cc 649 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 47 bhp @ 7,150 rpm 67.31 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque 52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 23 kmpl --
Mileage - Owner Reported 24 kmpl 27 kmpl
Riding Modes No No
Riding Range 315 km --
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 169 kmph 201 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) 45 --
1st Service (km) 500 km --
2nd Service (Days) 180 --
2nd Service (Kms) 5000 --
3rd Service (Days) 365 --
3rd Service (Kms) 10000 --
4th Service (Days) 540 --
4th Service (Kms) 15000 --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 4 0
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Steel tubular double cradle Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension 41mm dia front fork, 110mm travel ø41 mm telescopic fork/125mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No No
Rear Suspension Twin, Coil-over Shocks, 88mm travel Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- --
Automatic Start Stop No No
Average Fuel Consumption No Yes
Average Speed No Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light Halogen Bulb LED
Call/SMS Alerts No Yes
Clock No Yes
Cruise Control No No
Distance to Empty No Yes
Document Storage -- No
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) No Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator No Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator No Yes
Gear Shift Light No Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation No Turn by Turn Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Semi-Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock No No
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity No Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Yes Stepped Seat
Quickshifter No No
Real Time Mileage Indicator No Yes
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator No Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start No No
Speedometer Analogue Digital
Stand Alarm No Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Analogue Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control No Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal Halogen Bulb LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Front No
Vehicle Location Tracking No Last Park Location
Voice Assist No --
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