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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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
KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R5
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6501
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650804 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
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Fuel average~25 km/l—
Petrol tank13.7 L16 L
On a full tank~343 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc1301 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height804 mm835 mm
Ground clearance174 mm—
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-18120/70-17 / 200/55-17

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 KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R weighs about 189 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so KTM 1290 Super Duke R is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R 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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