Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Kawasaki W175
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Kawasaki W175. Royal Enfield Interceptor 350: ~20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine) hp, ~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki W175: ~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350
Kawasaki W175
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
13 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
13.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
127 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
~13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated)
~110 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
~127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (estimated, based on RE 350cc J-series engine platform)
Approximately 2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350
7.0/10
"Charming, affordable retro that rewards patient, relaxed riders completely."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Affordable used pricing
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Struggles above 70mph sustained
−Soft suspension limits cornering confidence
−Early units leak oil occasionally
Kawasaki W175
7.5/10
"Charming, honest and excellent value — buy one without overthinking it."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel-twin sound
+Bulletproof low-maintenance reliability
+Excellent ergonomics for commuting
Cons
−Chain wear surprisingly rapid
−Drum rear brake underwhelms
−Parts availability regionally inconsistent
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