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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki Z650

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 Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6506
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6501
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z650188 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 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 Z65068 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Kawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Fuel average~25 km/l—
Petrol tank13.7 L15 L
On a full tank~343 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc649 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm790 mm
Ground clearance174 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Z650 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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