Earlier version in photoYamaha YZF-R1
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 998 cc
- 200 PS
- 201 kg
Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes
Bike comparison
Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 648 cc
- 47 PS
- ~25 km/l
- 218 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Yamaha YZF-R15
- Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502
- Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
- Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
- LightestYamaha YZF-R1201 kg
- Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
- Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
- Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha YZF-R1 |  Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | Royal Enfield · India |
| Type of bike | Sports | Classic |
| Fuel average | — | ~25 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 17 L | 13.7 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~343 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 998 cc | 648 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Oil and air |
| Power | 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm | 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm |
| Torque | 113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm | 52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm |
| Power to weight | 995 PS / tonne | 216 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 299 km/h | 170 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 | 201 kg (with fluids) | 218 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 855 mm | 804 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 174 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm | 1,398 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220 | Disc 320 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 | 100/90-18 / 130/70-18 |
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, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.
Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
Yamaha YZF-R1 weighs about 201 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R1 is easier to push and park.
Yamaha YZF-R1 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if lowest seat, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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Photo credits
- Yamaha YZF-R1: Jakub "Flyz1" Maciejewski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: AxelKing, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
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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.