Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Himalayan and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Himalayan is ₹ 2,05,784 and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is ₹ 2,81,518. Royal Enfield Himalayan is available in 2 colours and 3 variants and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 4 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Royal Enfield Himalayan and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.

Himalayan vs Interceptor 650 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Himalayan	Interceptor 650
Price	₹ 2,05,784	₹ 2,81,518
Capacity	411 cc	648 cc
Power	24.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm	47 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Economy	30 kmpl	23.5 kmpl

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	24.3 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	47 bhp @ 7,250 rpm
Max Torque	32 Nm @ 4,500 rpm	52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	411	648
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	78	78
Stroke (mm)	86	67.8
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	9.5:1
Ignition	Digital electronic ignition	Digital Spark Ignition -TCI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	13.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	450	322
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	30	23.5
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	240
Calliper Type	Front-2 Piston, Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Twin Piston Calipers
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21"	100/90- 18"M/C56H
Rear Tyre Size	120/90 - 17"	130/70- 18"M/C63H
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubed
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	27	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	34	39
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 200 mm travel	41mm dia front fork, 110mm travel
Rear Suspension	Monoshock with linkage, 180 mm wheel travel	Twin, Coil-over Shocks, 88mm travel

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	199	202
Overall Length (mm)	2,190	2,122
Overall Width (mm)	840	789
Overall Height (mm)	1,370	1,165
Wheelbase (mm)	1,465	1,400
Ground Clearance (mm)	220	174
Seat Height (mm)	800	804
Chassis Type	Half-duplex split cradle frame	Steel tubular double cradle

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	3
Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30,000	40,000

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	No
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	12 volt, 8 AH MF	12V, 12AH VRLA
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen Bulb Type
Headlight Bulb Type	12V, H4-60/55W	55/60w, H4
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	P21/5W Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal	12V, 10W X 4nos	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Engine has lots of torque
- High ground clearance
- Dual-purpose tyres mounted on spoke wheels
- Features a refined engine
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Comes in variety of colour options
Could be better
- Misses out on kickstart
- High seat height can be a problem for short riders
- Could get better instrument cluster
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Slightly harsh ride quality

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(699 ratings) 263 reviews	4.6(247 ratings) 100 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	3	4
Maintenance cost	3	3
Extra Features	4	4

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Poor service

Pathetic bike, The bike seems to stall at 1 gear every time the engine is heated and

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Cruise on interceptor.

I got my bike delivered on 20th August after almost a waiting period of 8 months. No

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