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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Honda CBR500R

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
Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R7
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CBR500R~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR500R192 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 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

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
Honda CBR500R462 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Honda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~25 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13.7 L17.1 L
On a full tank~343 km~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc471 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm785 mm
Ground clearance174 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month
  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R does around 27 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 Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most pulling power, most ground clearance. Buy Honda CBR500R if most power, best fuel average 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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