The 650cc twin cylinder bike segment is very competitive because of so many brands offering their bikes. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Kawasaki z 650 are two of the very popular bikes in the segments. Both the bikes have their own strengths and weakness. In this article we’ll compare the two.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Vs Kawasaki Z 650: Design
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a Retro styled bike which focuses on simplicity and elegance. it has got a round LED headlamp, a round sculpted fuel tank. The Kawasaki Z 650 has a very sporty and sleek design, with a very big fuel tank along with the split seat setup.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Vs Kawasaki Z 650: Engine
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a 648cc air cooled engine which delivers around 47 bhp of power and 52 nm of torque. The Kawasaki z 650 is has a 649cc engine which produces 67.31 bhp of power and 64nm of torque. Both the bikes are clubbed with 6-speed manual transmission.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Vs Kawasaki Z 650: Specifications
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes with a curb weight of 213kg, seat height of 804mm, ground clearance of 1174mm along with a wheelbase of 1398mm.
The Kawasaki Z 650 comes with a curb weight of 191 kg, seat height of 790 mm, ground clearance of 130 mm and the overall length of 2115 mm. It has a wheelbase of 1398mm.
Price Comparison
The Interceptor 650 is priced at Rs 3.03 lakh ( ex-showroom) and goes upto Rs 3.31 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Kawasaki Z 650 comes at a price of Rs 6.43 lakh (ex-showroom) which is nearly double then it’s rival.
Both the bikes are excellent choice in the segment. if you like the retro and classic design aesthetic, Interceptor 650 would be a right choice. however, if you prefer performance and more sporty design then Z 650 is a better choice.
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