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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  3. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli Leoncino 500—

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650TVS Apache RTR 160Benelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeClassicStreetClassic
Fuel average~25 km/l~45 km/l~22 km/l
Petrol tank13.7 L12 L13.5 L
On a full tank~343 km~540 km~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc160 cc500 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingOil and airAirLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance174 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,300 mm1,460 mm
Colours——Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)——50 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most pulling power, highest top speed. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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