Which bike is better Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Royal Enfield Meteor 350?

According to our average user rating, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a score of 4.6/5 while Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is rated 4.6/5.

Which bike is heavier Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Royal Enfield Meteor 350?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is heavier (202 kg) than Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (191 kg).

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Q: Which bike among Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is cheaper?

Which bike among Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is cheaper?

Q: Which bike between Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a better mileage?

Which bike between Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a better mileage?

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is ₹ 2,88,175 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is ₹ 2,05,769. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 3 colours and 3 variants and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 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 Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

Interceptor 650 vs Meteor 350 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Interceptor 650	Meteor 350
Price	₹ 2,88,175	₹ 2,05,769
Capacity	648 cc	349 cc
Power	47 bhp @ 7250 rpm	20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Economy	23 kmpl	35 kmpl

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Interceptor 650
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	47 bhp @ 7,250 rpm	20.2 bhp @ 6,100 rpm
Max Torque	52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm	27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	648	349
Cylinders	2	1
Bore (mm)	78	72
Stroke (mm)	67.8	85.8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	9.5:1
Ignition	Digital Spark Ignition -TCI	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Air/Oil Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Slipper Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.7	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.7	3
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	315	525
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.	23	35
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	169	112

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	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	270
Calliper Type	Twin Piston Calipers	Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 18	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	130/70 - 18	140/70 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	39	36
Front Suspension	41mm dia front fork, 110mm travel	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin, Coil-over Shocks, 88mm travel	Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	202	191
Overall Length (mm)	2,122	2,140
Overall Width (mm)	789	845
Overall Height (mm)	1,165	1,140
Wheelbase (mm)	1,400	1,400
Ground Clearance (mm)	174	170
Seat Height (mm)	804	765
Chassis Type	Steel tubular double cradle	Twin Downtube Spine Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	3
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	40000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	Yes
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	No
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Battery	12V, 12AH VRLA	12 V - 8 Ah VRLA
Headlight Type	Halogen Bulb Type	Halogen
Brake/Tail Light	P21/5W Halogen Bulb	LED Tail light
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Digital Instrument Cluster with LCD	Tripper Navigation

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Features a refined engine
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Comes in variety of colour options
- 350cc engine has good mid-range torque
- Gets navigation system
- Comfortable for long and city rides
Could be better
- Could get better instrument cluster
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Slightly harsh ride quality
- Needs higher cruising speed
- Some vibes at higher revs
- Top-end variant is a bit expensive

Colors


Available Colours	Orange Crush Canyon Red Ventura Blue	Fireball Yellow Fireball Red Fireball Blue Fireball Matt Green

Reviews


Overall rating	4.6(280 ratings) 114 reviews	4.6(319 ratings) 103 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.6
Reliability	4.4	4.4
Performance	4.6	4.5
Comfort	4.3	4.6
Service Experience	4.1	4.2
Maintenance cost	3.9	4.1
Extra Features	4.0	4.2

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