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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 452 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 196 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. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6505
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan 4504
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450~510 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
  • LightestRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
  • Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 PS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Himalayan 45040 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450204 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450452 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Himalayan 45030 km/l
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450510 km
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450160 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450196 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450825 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450230 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeAdventureClassic
Fuel average~30 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13.7 L
On a full tank~510 km~343 km
Engine and performance
Engine size452 cc648 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm
Torque40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm
Power to weight204 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight196 kg (with fluids)218 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm804 mm
Ground clearance230 mm174 mm
Wheelbase1,510 mm1,398 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 270Disc 320 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 140/80-17100/90-18 / 130/70-18
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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 Himalayan 450—a month
  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 does around 30 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 weighs about 196 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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.