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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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
Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja 5006
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6503
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKawasaki Ninja 500~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 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
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~25 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13.7 L14 L
On a full tank~343 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc451 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm785 mm
Ground clearance174 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 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 Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 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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