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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Honda NX500

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Honda NX500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Interceptor 650 and NX500. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Price starts at Rs.3.03 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Cali Green & Canyon Red and Honda NX500 Price starts at Rs.5.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm power whereas Honda NX500 is a 2 cylinder, 471 cc Engine can generate 46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Interceptor 650 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and NX500 has a mileage of 27.78 kmpl (base model). Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 2 colours & 4 variants whereas Honda NX500 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Interceptor 650 vs NX500

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Honda NX500
PriceRs.3.03 LakhRs.5.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity648 cc471 cc
Power34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmpl27.78 kmpl
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Cali Green & Canyon Red bike
Cali Green & Canyon Red
Rs. 3.03 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 5.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.41 Lakh
Price Breakup
6.68 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
17.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
648 cc
471 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
-
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
296
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Wheel Size
100/90-18
19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Wheel Size
130/70-R18
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic forks
Show41mSFF-Bupside-dow(USDfronforks
Rear Suspension
Twin gas charged shock-absorbers with adjustable preload
Pro-Link moNo-suspension
Front Tyre Size
100/90-18 M/C 56H
110/80 - R19
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-R18 M/C 63V / 130/70-18 M/C 63H
160/60 - R17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
240 mm
240 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Fuel level guage
Digital
check
Gear Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or 40000km
-

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Tubular&Double cradle frame
Steel Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
Digital spark ignition
-
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
648 cc
471 cc
Engine Type
Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC
Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
12 kwh
127.4 kwh
Top Speed
170 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
78mm x 67.8 mm
67 mm x 66.8 mm
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
Twin Cylinder
Twin Cylinder
Cooling type
Air-oil cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Call/SMS Alerts
-
check
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
-
check
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
check
Handle Type
Clip On
-
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
Single Seat
Single Seat
Side Stand Indicator
-
check
Start Type
Self Start
Self Start

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Radial Tyres
-
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
check
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2119 mm
2165 mm
Width
835 mm
830 mm
Height
1067 mm
1415 mm
Wheelbase
1398 mm
1445 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
17.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
-
Body Type
Cruiser
Adventure
Seat Height
804 mm
830 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
218 kg
196 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Powerfull engine
  • Good build quality.
  • Great quality circular head lamps
Cons
  • Not very comfortable.
  • Quite heavy in terms of weight.
  • The footpeg is not placed for comfortable use .
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Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Honda NX500

Safety

Interceptor 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . NX500 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has features like Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and Honda NX500, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and NX500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 1067 mm seat height. Honda NX500 has 1415 mm seat height and 17.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Honda NX500 Owner Reviews

  • Interceptor 650 Review
  • NX500 Review
    • A
      Akhil
      30 Apr 2025
      5.0
      Good looking and great features in this bike and good colors also and good mileage also. Over all good bike. That's it.
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    • Rk
      Rudra kumar
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      I think that this bike is comfortable then other and it's give us feeling like sports bike and I give tip you have to buy with your credit or debit card.
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    • A
      Arjun
      11 Month ago
      5.0
      This is a good bike with nice features. Mileage is also good.
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      Reply
    • S
      Shyam
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      Sometimes it's hard to handle but features are nice
      Likes (1)
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    • Pt
      Pruthvi thorat
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      Very gud seating position and most attractive is power ...
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