Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018 vs. Kawasaki W 650 2006

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018

Kawasaki W 650 2006

Kawasaki W 650 2006

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Overview - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018 vs Kawasaki W 650 2006

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018

Kawasaki W 650 2006

Kawasaki W 650 2006

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018 compared to Kawasaki W 650 2006

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018
Kawasaki W 650 2006

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power47 HPEngine power50 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement648 ccmDisplacement676 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,455 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height804 mmSeat Height800 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight202 kgDry Weight188 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.7 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2018

While the Continental GT 650 is not a completely new model visually (there is already the Conti GT 535), an Interceptor 650 with a two-cylinder engine is now coming onto the market for the first time in almost 50 years. The styling therefore skilfully reflects the flair of the 1960s, while the technology is up to date. You won't find any electronic features, but the parallel twin-cylinder engine with 48 hp and 53 Newton metres of torque is surprisingly agile and the handling is very neutral. The Brembo brake is also pleasing with good dosing and the Pirelli tyres do not show any weaknesses. The seating position is very comfortable, so if you don't want to ride your Interceptor 650 so sportily, you can cruise comfortably - it can do that very well too.

Agile and refined powerplant

cool two-cylinder sound

comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

successful old school look

classic round instruments

reasonable price.

ABS not quite sensitive, no electronic features - in case anyone needs them...

Kawasaki W 650 2006

Kawasaki W 650 2006

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki W 650

Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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