Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024 vs. Honda CB500F 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Honda CB500F 2021

Honda CB500F 2021

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Overview - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024 vs Honda CB500F 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Honda CB500F 2021

Honda CB500F 2021

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024 compared to Honda CB500F 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024
Honda CB500F 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke67.8 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,150 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque52.3 NmTorque43 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,150 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio10.7
StarterStarterElectric, KickStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement648 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,119 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth788 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,145 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,398 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)217 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)194 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.7 lFuel Tank Capacity15.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2
RangeRange343 kmRange448 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions99 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions80 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.21 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption3.5 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB500F 2021

Honda CB500F 2021

Honda has significantly improved the rounded package called CB500F for 2022. Thanks to better brakes and a higher-quality chassis, the handling has been significantly upgraded. Both beginners and experienced riders will feel very comfortable on this bike and enjoy it for many years to come. Only the suspension strut is not quite up to scratch - but there still needs to be room for improvement somewhere.

full 48 hp in the A2 class

high-quality fork

good brakes

comfortable seating position

low seat height

intuitive handling.

Suspension strut bounces on bumpy roads

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition vs Honda CB500F

Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Honda CB500F

Model year
Current average market prices

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