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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

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 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6501
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650~343 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DERoyal Enfield Interceptor 650TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanRoyal Enfield · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeAdventureClassicStreet
Fuel average—~25 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank20 L13.7 L11 L
On a full tank—~343 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc648 cc312 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h170 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)218 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm804 mm800 mm
Ground clearance220 mm174 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,398 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17100/90-18 / 130/70-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 weighs about 218 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if 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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