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KTM RC 390 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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. KTM RC 3904
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6504
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM RC 390~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650~343 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~28 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L13.7 L
On a full tank~266 km~343 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc648 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)218 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm804 mm
Ground clearance178 mm174 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,398 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 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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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

KTM RC 390 does around 28 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about best fuel average, quickest (power to weight). 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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