Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki Z900rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki Z900rs. 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. Kawasaki Z900rs: 111 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Kawasaki Z900rs
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
111 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
98.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
214 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Z900rs
8.5/10
"The retro bike that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Stunning retro styling holds value
+Engine smooth yet genuinely exciting
+Surprisingly comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Pre-2020 fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Headers rust quickly if neglected
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