Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 versus Kawasaki W 800

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Retro
Kawasaki

Kawasaki W 800

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2024~
Built von 2011 bis 2024~
RRP 7.090 €
RRP 10.645 €
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Pros:
  • Simple and straight ahead
  • Stylish
  • Comfortable
  • Price
Pros:
  • casual look
  • cool sound
  • easy handling
  • Simplest operation
  • a lot of Chrome
Cons:
  • ABS only
Cons:
  • Brakes could grip harder
  • partial vibrations
  • Manageable performance

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.400 mm
Length :
2.122 mm Height : 1.165 mm
Seat :
804 mm
Weight :
202 (max: 402 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length :
2.180 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
221 kg

Engine

Motor design: 2-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 648 ccm
Cooling: Luft-Öl
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 773 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 47 HP at 7.100 U/Min
Torque: 52 NM bei 5.150 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
340 km
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 2.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular steel frame with bolted beam (steel)
Tyres at the front: 100/90-18 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 130/70-18 MC 63H
Frame type:
Double loop (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41mm, not adjustable (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, adjustable spring base (travel 107 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19 inches
Rear tyres: 130/80-18 inches

Brakes

Front brake
floating disc brake ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc

A motorcycle. Easy

The Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor makes it easy to like. It's not Superbike, nor Adventure or Naked – it's just a motorcycle like it used to be when all these names didn't exist. She still has everything you need to ride a motorcycle.

It is difficult to determine a competition. Most retro bikes are simply too expensive in comparison. If you base yourself on the price of 6,519 euros, you will quickly end up with the bestsellers Kawasaki Z 650 or Yamaha MT-07. But whether they really take away customers? It's probably as usual: just try it out, if it fits, then it fits. Otherwise, it is not. No drama either.

The test bike was provided to us by the 2 Radhaus Stadie in Pinneberg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.519€
  • Used (3 years old): 4,200€
  • Years of construction: since 2018
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: orange, silver, red, black, white, chrome
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