Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Price starts at Rs. 2.91 Lakh which is Rs. 16,233 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 priced at Rs. 2.75 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is 27 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is 25 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is powered by 647.95 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is powered by 647.95 cc engine. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is available in 6 different colours while Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes with 7 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Continental GT 650 vs Interceptor 650

Key Highlights Continental GT 650 British Racing GreenInterceptor 650 Canyon Red
Engine Type Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC
Max Power 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
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Continental GT 650 vs Interceptor 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 British Racing GreenRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650 Canyon Red
Rating
440 reviews
212 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.91 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC
Max Power 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Colors
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
EMI
Rs. 7,987 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,542 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,089 Continental GT 650 Insurance Rs. 21,852 Interceptor 650 Insurance
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Engine Type
Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC
Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC
Engine Displacement
647.95 cc
647.95 cc
Max Power
47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
78 mm
78 mm
Stroke
67.8 mm
67.8 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital spark ignition
Digital spark ignition
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
27 kmpl
25 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-R18
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-R18
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Length*Width*Height
2119*780*1067 mm3
2119*835*1067 mm3
Wheelbase
1398 mm
1398 mm
Length
2119 mm
2119 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
174 mm
Height
1067 mm
1067 mm
Width
780 mm
835 mm
Fuel Capacity
12.5 Liters
13.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
214 Kg
218 Kg
Total Weight
400 kg
400 kg
Tail Light
Bulb
Bulb
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
Paper element, Forced lubrication, Wet sump with pump driven oil delivery
Paper element, Forced lubrication, Wet sump with pump driven oil delivery
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cafe Racer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Gradeability
24 degrees
24 degrees
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
  • Classic retro styling appeals to many
  • Not-too-aggressive riding posture
  • Great handling & nice exhaust note
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
  • Most affordable 650cc bike in India
  • Linear yet exciting power delivery
  • Extremely refined engine.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
  • Could have better brakes
  • Clutch is on slightly heavier side
  • Customisation options are limited
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
  • Lacks features
  • Uncomfortable for pillion riders
  • Rear suspension is a little too soft.

Is Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Better Than Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

58% users have chosen Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 over Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1799 users have also rated Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is better on the grounds of maintenance. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Continental GT 650 Interceptor 650
Mileage 3.8 3.7
Performance 4.8 4.8
Comfort 4.3 4.1
Maintenance 3.9 4.0
Features 4.6 4.4
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is best to buy between continental gt 650 or royal enfield interceptor 650
  • Selecting between the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, performance figures, features required, etc. The Continental GT 650 is a fun to ride cafe racer. The GT’s sporty riding position makes it much more suitable for twisty mountain roads and even high-speed straight-line blasts. To top things off, the twin-cylinder motor provides the performance and refinement that the 535 simply couldn’t. On the other hand, if you are not on a limited budget, then you may definitely opt for the Interceptor 650. The bike offers a brilliant engine with loads of torque from the get-go and a nice soundtrack accompanying it. Quality and fit and finish levels are quite good and the motorcycle feels built to last. On top of that, the Interceptor 650 is the most affordable multi-cylinder bike in India. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. For daily commute which one is better continental GT or Interceptor 650?
  • Interceptor 650 because of its riding stance.
  • Continental GT
Q. I wanted to purchase between Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 but confused.
  • Bro for a sporty feeling u shuld choose GT650 otherwise if u are a tourer u shuld go for Interceptor 650 choice is yours in how the way u ride for.. But for a short tour and a sporty feel u shld go for Gt650
  • What do u prefer more funtionality (interceptor ) or good looks (gt 650). Are u willing to sacrifice comfort for some good cornering them go for gt if ur lookimg for short rider then gt if looking for touring long rides then interceptor if want good 2 seater then interceptor if for solo mostly then gt occaional pillion rider then gt. If ur porpose is impress women then difinetly gt coz that ride posture is more aggressive makes u look strong its like ur on this heavy looking bike ur shoulders really arms look agressive thats the actual reason of that sitting posture people like gt more specially chrome model bcoz it looks so good on road u stand out of crowd and yes functionally interceptor is a better package its all about using the bike that bike is more versatile both bike are designed for people with diferent personalities and yes u should test ride then to feel then in real world only then u will know what i mean
  • The Inter is a comfortable drive but find it good for straight drives . Where as the GT is sporty with easier drives in the city Took we a while to get use to it but i find it better.Do a test drive of both to make your decision
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is better on the grounds of maintenance. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 by Rs. 16,233.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
For the British Racing Green version, 647.95 cc Petrol engine of Continental GT 650 produces 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Canyon Red version, 647.95 cc Petrol engine of Interceptor 650 produces 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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