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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

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
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S5
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX-8S202 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 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
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Suzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Fuel average~25 km/l—
Petrol tank13.7 L14 L
On a full tank~343 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc776 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm810 mm
Ground clearance174 mm145 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,465 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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 Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S weighs about 202 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Suzuki GSX-8S is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S 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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