Royal Enfield Bullet 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 are both cruiser bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹26,947 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Interceptor 650 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Bullet 650 and 7.5/10 for the Interceptor 650.
Category by category
Price
Interceptor 650
The Interceptor 650 starts ₹26,947 lower (₹3,37,909 against ₹3,64,856), about ₹850 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Interceptor 650
Interceptor 650 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 216 against 191 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Bullet 650
Bullet 650 gets led headlamp, led daytime running lamp and led tail lamp.
City manners
Interceptor 650
Interceptor 650 is 25 kg lighter and taller in the seat (804 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Interceptor 650
Interceptor 650 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Bullet 650.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Bullet 650 if
- your priority is highway touring
- your priority is twin-cylinder upgrade
Buy the Interceptor 650 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Bullet 650 | Interceptor 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,64,856 | ₹3,37,909 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹4,16,800 | ₹3,87,200 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldBullet 650 | Royal EnfieldInterceptor 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,64,856 | ₹3,37,909 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹11,570 | ₹10,720 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 648.0 cc | 648 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled | 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 46.4 bhp | 47 bhp |
| Torque | 52.3 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 23 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 169 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 243 kg | 218 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 L | 13.7 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 804 mm |
| Ground clearance | 154 mm | 174 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm | 1398 mm |
| Length | 2260 mm | 2119 mm |
| Width | 830 mm | 857 mm |
| Height | 1155 mm | 1120 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork 43mm | 41mm dia front fork, 110mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock Absorber | Twin, Coil-over Shocks, 88mm travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-R19 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R18 | 130/70-18 |
Bullet 650 vs Interceptor 650: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Bullet 650 or the Interceptor 650?
- The Interceptor 650 is cheaper by ₹26,947 at the base variant (₹3,37,909 against ₹3,64,856 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Bullet 650 and Interceptor 650 in Delhi?
- About ₹29,600: roughly ₹4,16,800 for the Bullet 650 and ₹3,87,200 for the Interceptor 650, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
