Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024 vs. BMW F 850 GS 2023

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Overview - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024 vs BMW F 850 GS 2023

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024 compared to BMW F 850 GS 2023

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,150 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	52.3 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,150 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric, Kick	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	853 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	204 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	219 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	305 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,119 mm	Length	2,305 mm
Width	Width	788 mm	Width	922 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,398 mm	Wheelbase	1,593 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	343 km	Range	4.2 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	89 dB	Stationary noise	89 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 850 GS 2023

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel

front brake could do with more bite.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition vs BMW F 850 GS

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 BMW F 850 GS

Model year

Average market price

Current average market prices

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