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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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 ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

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 ZX-10R5
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650804 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 ZX-10R203 PS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RRoyal 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—~25 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13.7 L
On a full tank—~343 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc648 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)218 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm804 mm
Ground clearance135 mm174 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,398 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17100/90-18 / 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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  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R weighs about 207 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if lowest seat, 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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