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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs JAWA Forty Two

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or JAWA Forty Two? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Interceptor 650 and Forty Two. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Price starts at Rs.3.03 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Orange Crush& Canyon Red and JAWA Forty Two Price starts at Rs.1.67 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Straight Blue( Matte) Single Channel ABS. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 47.65 PS @ 7150 rpm power whereas JAWA Forty Two is a 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 27.33 PS power. In terms of mileage, Interceptor 650 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and Forty Two has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 7 colours & 4 variants whereas JAWA Forty Two is available in 6 colours & 15 variants.

Interceptor 650 vs Forty Two

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650JAWA Forty Two
PriceRs.3.03 LakhRs.1.67 Lakh
Engine Capacity648 cc294.72 cc
Power47.65 PS @ 7150 rpm27.33 PS
Mileage/Range25 kmpl35 kmpl
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Orange Crush& Canyon Red bike
Orange Crush& Canyon Red
3.03 Lakh
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JAWA Forty Two Straight Blue( Matte) Single Channel ABS bike
Straight Blue( Matte) Single Channel ABS
1.67 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Interceptor 650 specificationsForty Two specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
3.41 Lakh
1.88 Lakh
User Rating
4.0
3.9
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
12.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
648 cc
294.72 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Interceptor 650 Brakes, Suspension & TyresForty Two Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
41 mm front fork& 110 mm travel
Telescopic Hydraulic Fork
Rear Suspension
Twin coil-over shocks& 88 mm travel
Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic
Front Tyre Size
100/90 R18
90/90-18
Rear Tyre Size
130/70 R18
120/80-17
Front Type
Disc
-
Rear Disc/Drum Size
240 mm
-
Rear Type
Disc
-
Tubeless Tyres
-
Tube
Tyre Size Spare
No
-

Instrumentation

Interceptor 650 InstrumentationForty Two Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Tachometer
Analogue
-
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

Interceptor 650 Body & SuspensionForty Two Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Tubular&Double cradle frame
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Engine & Transmission

Interceptor 650 Engine & TransmissionForty Two Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
648 cc
294.72 cc
Engine Type
Parallel twin& 4-stroke& single overhead cam& air/oil-cooled
Single Cylinder& 4 Stroke& Liquid Cooled& DOHC
No. of Cylinders
2
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.144 kwh
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Top Speed
170 kmph
60 kmph
Max Torque
52 Nm @ 5250 rpm
26.84 Nm
Max Power
47.65 PS @ 7150 rpm
27.33 PS
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Air-oil cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
Twin Cylinder
-
Charging Socket
No
-
Bore x Stroke
78mm x 67.8 mm
76 mm/65 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
25 kmpl
35 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Interceptor 650 Comfort & ConvenienceForty Two Comfort & Convenience
Distance to Empty Indicator
No
-
Luggage Space
8.5
-
Handle Type
Clip On
-
Engine Kill Switch
checkYes
-
Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Seat Style
Single Seat
-
Start Type
Electric Start
Self Start Only

Safety

Interceptor 650 SafetyForty Two Safety
Brake Assist
No
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Power Modes
No
-
Slipper Clutch
checkYes
-
Traction Control System
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Interceptor 650 Dimensions & CapacityForty Two Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2122 mm
2071 mm
Width
789 mm
-
Height
1165 mm
-
Wheelbase
1400 mm
1369 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
12.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
1.25 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
202 kg
182 kg
Seat Height
804 mm
788 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Interceptor 650 Entertainment & CommunicationForty Two Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
No
-

Pros & Cons

Interceptor 650 Pros & ConsForty Two Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Powerfull engine
  • Good build quality.
  • Great quality circular head lamps
  • Retro design is an eye candy to look
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Engine offers strong punch for fast performance
  • Latest features make it value for money
Cons
  • Not very comfortable.
  • Quite heavy in terms of weight.
  • The footpeg is not placed for comfortable use .
  • Engine snatches at low-end
  • Heating of the engine in city traffic
  • Quality is inconsistent
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Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and JAWA Forty Two

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 1165 mm seat height. JAWA Forty Two has seat height and 12.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and JAWA Forty Two Owner Reviews

  • Interceptor 650 Review
  • Forty Two Review
    • S
      Shyam
      6 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      4.2
      Sometimes it's hard to handle but features are nice
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    • Pt
      Pruthvi thorat
      7 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      3.8
      Very gud seating position and most attractive is power ...
      Like
    • SD
      Samar Das
      9 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      2.6
      Good bike but mileage is very bad and also weight is 220 kg.
      Likes (4)
    • MR
      Mullapudi Rahul
      9 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      3.0
      Not a good bike for short people and not easy to drive in traffic.
      Like
    • RR
      Rohit Roychowdhury
      11 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      4.6
      It's a good bike but you'll see the drawbacks in city riding.
      Likes (3)
    • NS
      Narender Sharma
      6 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      5.0
      So comfortable. Good ground clearance for navigating uneven terrain.
      Likes (4)
    • CC
      Charles Charles
      6 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      2.6
      I driven this bike from my neighbour....it is cool and awesome design and look
      Likes (2)
    • K
      Kraju
      6 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      5.0
      retro look stylish design attractive
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    • A
      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      4.6
      Amazing driving experience in long drive.it will be very comfortable in long dives
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    • A
      Ansh
      7 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      3.0
      Yeah I took it from my friend for some days. Design was cool and nothing else was so interesting
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    Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and JAWA Forty Two 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 JAWA Forty Two?
    The on-road price of JAWA Forty Two is Rs. 1.88 Lakh in New Delhi.