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Kawasaki Z650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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

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Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 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 Z6506
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6501
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z650188 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 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 Z65068 PS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z650200 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z650130 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average—~25 km/l
Petrol tank15 L13.7 L
On a full tank—~343 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc648 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)218 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm804 mm
Ground clearance130 mm174 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,398 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if 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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