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    Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X

    BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is ₹ 3,02,418 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is ₹ 2,14,241. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 4 colours and 4 variants and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is available in 2 colours. 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 Thunderbird 500X.

    Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsInterceptor 650Thunderbird 500X
    Price₹ 3,02,418₹ 2,14,241
    Capacity648 cc499 cc
    पावर47 bhp @ 7150 rpm 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
    Economy23.5 kmpl31 kmpl
    Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

    Royal Enfield

    Interceptor 650

    Standard
    ₹ 3,02,418
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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    Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X

    Royal Enfield

    Thunderbird 500X

    ABS
    ₹ 2,14,241
    Last Recorded Price
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		648499
              Max Power47 bhp @ 7,150 rpm27.2 bhp @ 5,250 rpm
              Max Torque52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		23--
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		23.531
              Riding Range (Km)
              		322620
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		169--
              Riding Modes--
              Transmission6 Speed Manual5 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Chain DriveChain Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		1 Down 5 Up--
              Cylinders
              		21
              Bore (mm)
              		7884
              Stroke (mm)
              		67.890
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		22
              Compression Ratio
              		9.5:18.5 : 1
              Ignition
              		CDI--
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		12
              Cooling System
              		Air/Oil CooledAir Cooled
              Clutch
              		Assist And Slipper Clutch--
              Fuel Delivery SystemFuel Injection--
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		13.720
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		2.73.5
              Emission Standard
              		BS6 Phase 2BS4
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		41mm dia front fork, 110mm travel41mm forks, 130mm travel
              Rear Suspension
              		Twin, Coil-over Shocks, 88mm travelwin gas charged shock absorbers
              Braking System
              		Dual Channel ABSDual Channel ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		320280
              Caliper - Front2 Piston--
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		240240
              Caliper - Rear1 Piston--
              Wheel Type
              		SpokeAlloy
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1819
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1818
              Front Tyre Size
              		100/90 - 1890 / 90 - 19" - 52 P TL
              Rear Tyre Size
              		130/70 - 18120 / 80 - 18" - 62 P TL
              Tyre Type
              		TubedTubeless
              Radial Tyres
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)32--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)36--
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)32--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)39--

            • Dimensions & Chassis

              Kerb Weight (kg)
              		213197
              Seat Height (mm)
              		804--
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		174135
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,1192,040
              Overall Width (mm)
              		857830
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,1201,140
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,3981,350
              Chassis Type
              		Steel tubular double cradleSingle down tube

            • Manufacturer Warranty

              Standard Warranty (Year)3--
              Standard Warranty (Km)40000--

            • Service & Maintenance Schedule

              Free Services
              		4 Free Services (15000 Kms/540 Days)NA

            Features

            • Instrument Cluster

              Touch Screen Display
              		--
              Instrument ConsoleSemi-Digital--
              Odometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Speedometer
              		AnalogueAnalogue
              Fuel Guage
              Digital Fuel Guage
              Hazard Warning Indicator--
              Average Speed Indicator--
              OTA UpdatesNot Available--
              Call/SMS Alerts--
              Geo Fencing
              		--
              Distance to Empty Indicator--
              Tachometer
              		AnalogueAnalogue
              Stand Alarm
              No. of Tripmeters
              		22
              Tripmeter Type
              		DigitalDigital
              Gear Indicator--
              Low Fuel Indicator
              Low Oil Indicator
              Low Battery Indicator
              Clock
              Service Reminder Indicator--
              Battery
              		12V, 12AH VRLA12V 14Ah

            • Storage

              Front Storage Box--
              Under Seat Storage--

            • Mobile App Connectivity

              Mobile App Connectivity
              		--

            • Light System

              DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
              		--
              AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
              		--
              Shift Light
              Headlight Type
              		Halogen Bulb--
              Brake/Tail Light
              		Halogen Bulb--
              Turn Signal
              		Halogen Bulb--
              Pass Light

            • GPS & Charging

              GPS & Navigation
              		--
              USB Charging Port
              		--

            • Switchgear

              Riding Modes Switch--
              Traction Control--
              Cruise ControlNot Available--
              Hazard Warning Switch--
              Start Type
              		Electric StartElectric Start
              Killswitch

            • Pillion Comfort

              Stepped Seat
              Pillion Backrest
              Pillion Grabrail
              Pillion Seat
              Pillion Footrest

            • Additional Features

              Front Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Additional FeaturesLCD Instrument Cluster--

            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            4.6/5

            372 Ratings

            4.8/5

            104 Ratings

            Rating Parameters

            4.6Visual Appeal

            4.8Visual Appeal

            4.3Reliability

            4.7Reliability

            4.6Performance

            4.7Performance

            4.3Comfort

            4.8Comfort

            4.1Service Experience

            4.8Service Experience

            3.9Maintenance cost

            3.0Maintenance cost

            Most Helpful Review

            Good for occasional touring

            Got INT 650 in my circle. Beautiful sound just like the Triumph or Ducati with AEWs.

            Multi purpose bike

            It is as smooth as car. Not so stylish but very good looking bike. It performs upto y

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            FAQs about Interceptor 650 & Thunderbird 500X

            Q: Which bike is better Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X?
            According to our average user rating, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X has a score of 4.8/5 while Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is rated 4.6/5.
            Q: Which bike among Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is cheaper?
            Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike between Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X has a better mileage?
            Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X (31 kmpl) has a better mileage than Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (23.5 kmpl).
            Q: Which bike is heavier Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X?
            Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is heavier (213 kg) than Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X (197 kg).

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