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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Honda Shine 125

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 Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6505
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 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 Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Honda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeClassicEveryday
Fuel average~25 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank13.7 L10.5 L
On a full tank~343 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingOil and airAir
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm791 mm
Ground clearance174 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-1880/100-18 / 80/100-18

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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  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 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 Shine 125?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 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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