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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~25 km/l
  • 218 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 17.2 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6505
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaBajaj · India
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Fuel average~25 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank13.7 L12 L
On a full tank~343 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc160 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingOil and airOil and air
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h125 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm805 mm
Ground clearance174 mm176 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,372 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-18100/80-17 / 130/70-17

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
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 does around 40 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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