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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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

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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

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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.

  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

Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km

Top speed

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

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~40 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank11 L13.7 L
On a full tank~440 km~343 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc648 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne216 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)218 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm804 mm
Ground clearance170 mm174 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,398 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17100/90-18 / 130/70-18
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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  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month
  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 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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