Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2024 vs. Kawasaki Z 500 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2024

Kawasaki Z 500 2024

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Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2024 compared to Kawasaki Z 500 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2024

Kawasaki Z 500 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2024

Kawasaki Z 500 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	45.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,150 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	52.3 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	11.3
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	451 ccm

Suspension Front

Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,119 mm	Length	1,995 mm
Width	Width	788 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,055 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,398 mm	Wheelbase	1,375 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	172 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	89.01 g/km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z 500 2024

With 52 cubic metres more displacement, the new Z500 does not appear to be a ground-breaking development compared to its predecessor, the Z400, but the increase in torque actually makes for a much more confident and mature appearance. The handling remains extremely playful thanks to the low weight and narrower tyres, while the ergonomics are what you would expect from an easy-going A2 naked bike. The suspension surprises with a really successful compromise between sport and comfort for all weight classes. The unagitated brakes, the smooth clutch and the easy manoeuvring make it clear that the new Z500 is aimed at all newcomers. However, the better and more modern equipped Z500 SE does not cost much more than the standard Z500.

Engine with more stroke provides more torque and thus appears much more mature

playful handling

pleasant ergonomics

balanced chassis

good-natured but functional brakes

smooth-running clutch

independent, pleasing appearance

only equipped with LCD fittings, but not much cheaper than Z500 SE with colour TFT display

conventional indicators with bulbs instead of LEDs

only available as standard version in Germany