Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. 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. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (estimated, based on RE 350cc J-series engine platform)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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