Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Honda Rebel 500
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Honda Rebel 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Interceptor 650 and Rebel 500. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Price starts at Rs.3.03 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Cali Green & Canyon Red and Honda Rebel 500 Price starts at Rs.5.12 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 Rebel 500 is a Twin Cylinder cylinder, 471 cc Engine can generate 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Interceptor 650 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and Rebel 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 2 colours & 4 variants whereas Honda Rebel 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Interceptor 650 vs Rebel 500
Key Highlights | Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | Honda Rebel 500 |
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Price | Rs.3.03 Lakh | Rs.5.12 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 648 cc | 471 cc |
Power | 34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm | 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 25 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
Interceptor 650 specifications | Rebel 500 specifications | |
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On Road Price | 3.41 Lakh Price Breakup | 5.80 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.1 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.7 Litres | 11.2 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 648 cc | 471 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Interceptor 650 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Rebel 500 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | ABS |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 296 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | No |
Front Wheel Size | 100/90-18 | 406.4 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Wheel Size | 130/70-R18 | 406.4 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension | Twin gas charged shock-absorbers with adjustable preload | Dualshocks |
Front Tyre Size | 100/90-18 M/C 56H | 130/90-16 |
Rear Tyre Size | 130/70-R18 M/C 63V / 130/70-18 M/C 63H | 150/80-16 |
Front Type | Disc | Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 240 mm | 296 mm |
Rear Type | Disc | Disc |
Tubeless Tyres | - | Yes |
Instrumentation
Interceptor 650 Instrumentation | Rebel 500 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital |
Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
Speedometer | Analogue | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Interceptor 650 Exterior | Rebel 500 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Interceptor 650 Warranty | Rebel 500 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or 40000km | - |
Body & Suspension
Interceptor 650 Body & Suspension | Rebel 500 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Steel Tubular&Double cradle frame | Steel Diamond |
Engine & Transmission
Interceptor 650 Engine & Transmission | Rebel 500 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Ignition | Digital spark ignition | - |
Engine Capacity | 648 cc | 471 cc |
Engine Type | Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, 8 valve, Parallel Twin Cylinder |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | Twin Cylinder |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 12 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 170 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 78mm x 67.8 mm | 67 mm x 66.8 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air-oil cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm | 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
Interceptor 650 Comfort & Convenience | Rebel 500 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Handle Type | Clip On | - |
Instrument Console | Digital | Digital |
Seat Style | Single Seat | Single |
Start Type | Self Start | Self Start Only |
USB Charger Port | Yes | - |
Safety
Interceptor 650 Safety | Rebel 500 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | - |
Side Stand Alarm | No | - |
Pass Light | - | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | Halogen | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Brake Assist | - | dual-channel |
Power Modes | No | - |
Slipper Clutch | Yes | - |
Traction Control System | No | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
Interceptor 650 Dimensions & Capacity | Rebel 500 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2119 mm | 2205 mm |
Width | 835 mm | 820 mm |
Height | 1067 mm | 690 mm |
Wheelbase | 1398 mm | 1490 mm |
Ground Clearance | 174 mm | 125 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.7 Litres | 11.2 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.1 Litres | 3.2 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 804 mm | 690 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 218 kg | 191 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Interceptor 650 Entertainment & Communication | Rebel 500 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | No | - |
Pros & Cons
Interceptor 650 Pros & Cons | Rebel 500 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Honda Rebel 500
Safety
Interceptor 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Rebel 500 has Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has features like Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and Honda Rebel 500, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Rebel 500 comes with 6 Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 1067 mm seat height. Honda Rebel 500 has 690 mm seat height and 11.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Honda Rebel 500 FAQs
What is the on-road price of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
The on-road price of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is Rs. 3.41 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Honda Rebel 500?
The on-road price of Honda Rebel 500 is Rs. 5.80 Lakh in New Delhi.