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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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 H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R5
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650804 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 H2R310 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Kawasaki Ninja H2R
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—
Petrol tank13.7 L17 L
On a full tank~343 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne1435 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h400 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)216 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm830 mm
Ground clearance174 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-18120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R weighs about 216 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja H2R is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Ninja H2R: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R 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.

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