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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Yamaha MT-09

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
Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-095
  2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-09193 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Yamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaYamaha · 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 cc890 cc
Cylinders23
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm825 mm
Ground clearance174 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
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 Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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