Yamaha Xsr 700 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr 700 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Yamaha Xsr 700: 75 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 186 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr 700
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
186 kg
202 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
75 hp @ 9,000 rpm
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
180 km/h
Weight
186 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xsr 700
8.2/10
"A genuinely excellent used buy if you inspect carefully first."
Pros
+CP2 engine virtually indestructible
+Strong used value retention
+Genuinely flickable handling
Cons
−Mirrors useless above 70mph
−Seat punishing past 90 minutes
−Retro tax on asking prices
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
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