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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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

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Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg
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. Kawasaki Ninja 5006
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6503
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKawasaki Ninja 500~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 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

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc

Fuel average

Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l

On a full tank

Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13.7 L
On a full tank~378 km~343 km
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc648 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)218 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm804 mm
Ground clearance135 mm174 mm
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,398 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/90-18 / 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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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 does around 27 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if most power, most pulling power 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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