Yamaha XV 950 R 2018 vs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2018

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Overview - Yamaha XV 950 R 2018 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2018

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha XV 950 R 2018 compared to Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2018

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Yamaha XV 950 R 2018

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,100 rpm
Torque	Torque	79.5 Nm	Torque	52 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	9.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	942 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,122 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	789 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,165 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	804 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XV 950 R 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 offers a very coherent overall package in the retro segment. A relaxed seating position, lots of chrome and the cultivated two-cylinder make it a pretty object of desire that also stands up to everyday use. You won't find any modern features, but with an output of 47 hp, traction control and riding modes would be superfluous anyway. If you long for decelerated, relaxed cruising and purist motorcycling, you will definitely be happy with the Interceptor 650.

Refined engine Relaxed seating position Good brakes Classic round instruments Authentic retro look

Chassis does not withstand sporty driving style

seat uncomfortable in the long run