Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 202 kg (Interceptor 650 wet/curb weight); Continental GT 650 is approximately 198 kg weight, top speed ~177 km/h (110 mph, estimated; note: real-world results vary slightly by variant and rider), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Re 650 Twins
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
~177 km/h (110 mph, estimated; note: real-world results vary slightly by variant and rider)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
202 kg (Interceptor 650 wet/curb weight); Continental GT 650 is approximately 198 kg
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.0 L/100km (approximately 25–28 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Re 650 Twins
8.0/10
"The best used motorcycle under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Charismatic engine at any price
+Huge aftermarket parts availability
+Relaxed, confidence-inspiring ergonomics
Cons
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Early electrical niggles exist
−Stock tyres need replacing immediately
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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