Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Black Pearl vs Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 Comparison

Updated: 24, Apr, 2025 07:26 AM

	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Black Pearl Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,11,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 279 views All time: 4190 views	Aprilia RS 457 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 4,10,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 689 views All time: 8897 views	Kawasaki Ninja 500 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 5,29,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1367 views All time: 13334 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Overall Length
	2119 mm	2020 mm	1995 mm
	Overall Height
	1067 mm	1130 mm	1120 mm
	Overall Width
	835 mm	745 mm	730 mm
	Ground Clearance
	174 mm	150 mm	145 mm
	Seat Height
	804 mm	810 mm	785 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	13.7 litres	15 litres	14 litres
	Kerb Weight
	218 kg	175 kg	171 kg
	Wheelbase
	1398 mm	1400 mm	1375 mm
	Gross Vehicle Weight
	400 kg	NA	NA
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-60 kmph
	2.62 secs	NA	NA
	0-100 kmph
	6.23 secs	4.5 secs	4.7 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Engine Kill Switch

	Pillion Grabrail
		NA	NA
	Pillion Footrest

	USB Charging
		NA	NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 mileage is 24 kmpl (approximate).	Aprilia RS 457 mileage is 30-35 kmpl (approximate).	Kawasaki Ninja 500 mileage is 26.3 kmpl (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 650cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.23 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 450cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds.
	Top Speed
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 top speed is 170 kmph (speedo-indicated).	Aprilia RS 457 top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).	Kawasaki Ninja 500 top speed is 189 kmph (approximate).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	647.9 cc	457 cc	451 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2	2
	Compression Ratio
	9.5:1	NA	11.3:1
	Valves Per Cylinder
	4	NA	NA
	Gearbox Type
	Constant Mesh	NA	NA
	Bore
	78 mm	NA	70 mm
	Stroke
	67.8 mm	NA	58.6 mm
	Spark Plug Gap
	0.7 mm to 0.8 mm	NA	NA
	Secondary Drive
	Sprockets and Chain (5/8 Pitch)	NA	NA
	Primary Gear Ratio
	2.051:1	NA	NA
	Secondary Gear Ratio
	2.533:1	NA	NA
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6-Speed, Return
	Engine Details
	647.9cc, Air-Cooled, Inline 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC Engine	457cc, Liquid-Cooled, Parallel-Twin, DOHC, 4-Valves Per Cylinder	451cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin Engine
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
	Cooling
	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Maximum Power
	46.8 HP @ 7250 rpm	48.6 HP @ 9,000 rpm	45.4 HP @ 9000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm	37.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	Digital Spark Ignition - TCI	Electric	Digital
	Clutch
	Wet Multi Plate	Multi-Plate Wet Clutch, Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) Up and Down	Wet, Multi Disc
	Lubrication
	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump with Pump	NA	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
	Air Filter Type
	Paper Element	NA	NA
	Spark Plug Model Type
	BOSCH UR5CC	NA	NA
	Primary drive
	Gear	NA	NA
	Gear Ratios
	1st-2.615:1, 2nd-1.813:1, 3rd-1.429:1, 4th-1.190:1, 5th-1.040:1, 6th-0.962:1	NA	1st-2.929 (41/14), 2nd-2.056 (37/18), 3rd-1.619 (34/21), 4th-1.333 (32/24), 5th-1.154 (30/26), 6th-1.037 (28/27)
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light

	Neutral Indicator
		NA
	Speedometer
	Analogue	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Analogue	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	NA	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Similar Bikes
	Harley-Davidson Street 750, Kawasaki Vulcan S 650, Hyosung Aquila 650	Yamaha R3, Kawasaki Ninja 400, KTM RC 390, Suzuki GSX-R250, Honda CBR250R, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Ultraviolette F77, Keeway V302C	Yamaha YZF-R3, Benelli TNT 600i, CFMoto 650MT, Kawasaki Z650, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, CFMoto 650NK, Honda CB650R, KTM RC 390, CFMoto 400NK, TVS Apache RR 310
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Capacity
	12 Ah	10Ah	12Ah
	Voltage
	12V	12V	12V
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	12 V, 10 W	LED	LED
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	12 V, 10 W	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free, VRLA	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
	Head Light
	FPL 1.55 W LED	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	12 V, P21/5 W (Halogen)	LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 650cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.23 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 450cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA	NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA	NA
	Features
		NA	NA
	Build Quality
		NA	NA
	Value for Money
		NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Tyre
	100/90-18 M/C 56H	110/70-17	110/70-R17 M/C 54H
	Rear Tyre
	130/70-R18 M/C 63V, 130/70-18 M/C 63H	150/60-17	150/60-R17 M/C 66H
	Front Brake
	320mm Disc	320mm Dual Discs with Radial-Mount 4-Piston Calipers	310mm Semi-Floating Disc, Balanced Actuation Dual-Piston
	Rear Brake
	240mm Disc	220mm Disc	220mm Single Disc with Dual-Piston Caliper
	ABS
	2-Channel
	Wheel Type
	Spoke Wheels	NA	NA
	Front Wheel
	18 M/C x MT 2.50	NA	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	18 M/C x MT 3.50	NA	17-inch
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame	Aluminum Twin-Spar	Trellis, High-Tensile Steel
	Front Suspension
	41mm Telescopic Forks	41mm USD Fork, Adjustable for Preload and Rebound	41mm Telescopic Fork
	Front Wheel Travel
	110 mm	NA	120 mm
	Rear Suspension
	Twin Gas Charged Shock-Absorbers with Adjustable Preload	Monoshock	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Gas-Charged Shock with Adjustable Preload
	Rear Wheel Travel
	88 mm	NA	130 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	24 Degrees	NA	NA
	Trail
	106 mm	NA	92 mm
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Cruiser	Sports	Sports
	Official Tagline
	Easy Got Back	Welcome to the Racing Squad	NA
	Bike Variant
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Black Pearl	Aprilia RS 457	Kawasaki Ninja 500
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Black Pearl price is Rs 3.11 lakh (ex-showroom).	Aprilia RS 457 price is Rs 4.10 lakh (ex-showroom).	Kawasaki Ninja 500 price is Rs 5.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Baker Express	Prismatic Dark, Racing Stripes, Opalescent Light	Metallic Carbon Gray
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Black Pearl on road price is Rs 3.58 lakh in Delhi, Rs 3.70 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 3.62 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 3.67 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Royal Enfield dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	Aprilia RS 457 on road price is Rs 4.72 lakh in Delhi, Rs 4.88 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 4.78 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 4.84 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Aprilia dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	Kawasaki Ninja 500 on road price is Rs 6.09 lakh in Delhi, Rs 6.30 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 6.16 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 6.24 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.