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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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 ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R5
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 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 ZX-10R203 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm835 mm
Ground clearance174 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-18120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R weighs about 207 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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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