Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Kawasaki W650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic 500 vs Kawasaki W650. Royal Enfield Classic 500: 27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki W650: 50 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Classic 500
Kawasaki W650
Horsepower (hp)
27.2 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
56 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
202 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27.2 hp @ 5,250 rpm
50 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
56 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Classic 500
7.0/10
"Flawed but loveable; buy post-2015 and inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Bulletproof mechanical simplicity
+Affordable parts availability
+Genuinely iconic styling
Cons
−Pre-2015 electrical nightmares
−Motorway vibration is punishing
−Mediocre braking performance
Kawasaki W650
8.0/10
"The most honest classic twin money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning bevel-gear soundtrack
+Timeless classic styling
Cons
−Carb diaphragms crack regularly
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Parts availability patchy
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