Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2026 vs. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2026 compared to Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2026

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	45.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	52.3 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,150 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	ECU	Ignition	Digital
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 per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	647.95 ccm	Displacement	499 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular
Trail	Trail	106 mm	Trail	121 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm

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	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,119 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	785 mm
Height	Height	1,067 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,398 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	176 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
Range	Range	326 km	Range	342 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	89 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, USB socket, Charging & power, Lighting	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2026

The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is a successful bike in a competitive price segment. The latest addition from the green brand offers easy handling and riding pleasure at an attractive price. Beginners, returning riders and smart bikers will all enjoy this urban cruiser. In my opinion, the Kawasaki Eliminator 500 could achieve cult status.

Handling, despite low ground clearance, an attack the twisties

Engine, good torque

Weight, 167 kg

Gearbox, excellent shifting

Seating position, comfortably neutral Driving licence class A2

Rear-view mirror, stylish but hardly any visibility to the rear tyres, IRC spongy, gives hardly any feedback

Price Comparison Average Market Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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