Honda CB500 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

The middleweight motorcycle segment offers very different options, and the Honda CB500 and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 are good examples of that contrast. The CB500 focuses on smooth performance, everyday comfort and easy riding, while the Interceptor 650 brings retro styling, a strong twin-cylinder engine and a more classic riding experience. For riders moving up from smaller bikes, or those looking for a motorcycle that can handle daily commutes as well as weekend rides, both have their own strengths.

In this specification comparison, we look at the key details of both motorcycles, including engine output, weight, dimensions, suspension and brakes, to see how they differ on paper.

The Honda CB500 starts at Rs 2.75 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 3.02 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 starts at Rs 3.37 lakh and goes up to Rs 3.69 lakh (ex-showroom).

The exact dimensions of Honda CB500 are not revealed by the company yet.

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 measures 2,119mm in length, 835mm in width, 1,067mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 1,398mm. The motorcycle gets a ground clearance of 174mm and seat height of 804mm.

The Honda CB500 is powered by a 501cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 28bhp and 43Nm of peak torque. The engine comes paired with a 5-speed gearbox and a slipper clutch.

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The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 gets a larger 648cc, air- and oil-cooled parallel-twin engine. It develops 47HP and 52.3Nm of peak torque.

The Honda CB500 gets a round LED headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and a single-piece seat. It features an analogue instrument cluster with a digital display, along with dual-channel ABS and switchable traction control. The motorcycle rides on a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel, while higher variants get tubeless spoke wheels.

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The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 gets a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, LED headlight, dual-channel ABS, 320mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc. The Interceptor 650 also gets a 13.7-litre fuel tank. Suspension duties are handled by conventional telescopic front forks with 110mm of travel and twin gas-charged rear shock absorbers with adjustable preload and 88mm of travel.