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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

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 YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6506
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V43
  • Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R15 V4~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R15 V4~440 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650170 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 YZF-R15 V418.4 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Yamaha YZF-R15 V4
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~25 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank13.7 L11 L
On a full tank~343 km~440 km
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h140 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)142 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm815 mm
Ground clearance174 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,325 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-18100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—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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Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 does around 40 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 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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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