Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Royal Enfield Bear 650: ~47 hp @ 7,150 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin engine) hp, ~202 kg wet/curb (estimated) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Bear 650
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
202 kg
Type
Scrambler
Classic
Horsepower
~47 hp @ 7,150 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin engine)
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin engine)
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
180 km/h
Weight
~202 kg wet/curb (estimated)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km / ~22 km/L (estimated, based on 650 Twin platform)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Bear 650
7.5/10
"Charming, affordable middleweight that rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Torquey, accessible parallel twin
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Electrics need careful inspection
−Stock exhaust embarrassingly muted
−Switchgear feels noticeably cheap
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
7.8/10
"The most honest fun you'll buy for under five grand."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful parallel twin
+Excellent parts availability
+Simple, easy home maintenance
Cons
−Stock tyres dangerously inadequate
−Soft suspension limits pace
−Early models had electrical issues
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