Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 648 cc
- 47 PS
- ~25 km/l
- 218 kg
Bike comparison
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Yamaha YZF-R3
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photoYamaha YZF-R3
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 321 cc
- 42 PS
- ~27 km/l
- 169 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Yamaha YZF-R36
- Royal Enfield Interceptor 6503
- Most powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
- Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
- Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R3~27 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
- LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
- Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
- Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
- Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 |  Yamaha YZF-R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Royal Enfield · India | Yamaha · Japan |
| Type of bike | Classic | Sports |
| Fuel average | ~25 km/l | ~27 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 13.7 L | 14 L |
| On a full tank | ~343 km | ~378 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 648 cc | 321 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Oil and air | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm | 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm | 29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 216 PS / tonne | 249 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 218 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 804 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 174 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,398 mm | 1,380 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 320 / Disc 240 | Disc 298 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 100/90-18 / 130/70-18 | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
| Suspension (front / back) | — | 37 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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Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Yamaha YZF-R3?
Yamaha YZF-R3 does around 27 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-R3?
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.
Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Yamaha YZF-R3?
Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?
Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 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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- Yamaha YZF-R3: Kuro202, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.