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Honda CBR500R vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Honda CBR500R

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Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~25 km/l
  • 218 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R7
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CBR500R~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR500R192 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L13.7 L
On a full tank~462 km~343 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc648 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)218 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm804 mm
Ground clearance130 mm174 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,398 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/90-18 / 130/70-18

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Honda CBR500R does around 27 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, best fuel average. Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if most pulling power, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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