Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs KTM Duke 890 R vs Indian Springfield Dark Horse Comparison

Updated: 17, Jul, 2025 10:13 AM

	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 3,03,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 2118 views All time: 187410 views	KTM Duke 890 R Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 14,50,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 699 views All time: 47020 views	Indian Springfield Dark Horse Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 29,56,494 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 204 views All time: 842 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Overall Length
	2119 mm	NA	2522 mm
	Overall Height
	1067 mm	NA	1261 mm
	Overall Width
	835 mm	NA	972 mm
	Ground Clearance
	174 mm	206 mm	130 mm
	Seat Height
	804 mm	834 mm	650 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	13.7 litres	14 litres	20.8 litres
	Kerb Weight
	218 kg	180 kg	358 kg
	Wheelbase
	1398 mm	1482 ± 15 mm	1701 mm
	Gross Vehicle Weight
	400 kg	NA	628 kg
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-60 kmph
	2.62 secs	NA	NA
	0-100 kmph
	6.23 secs	NA	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start
			NA
	Engine Kill Switch
			NA
	Pillion Grabrail
			NA
	Pillion Footrest

	USB Charging
		NA	NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 mileage is 24 kmpl (approximate).	KTM Duke 890 R mileage is 21.28 kmpl (approximate).	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 650cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.23 seconds.	NA	NA
	Top Speed
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 top speed is 170 kmph (speedo-indicated).	NA	NA
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	647.9 cc	889 cc	1890 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2	2
	Compression Ratio
	9.5:1	13.5:1	11.0:1
	Valves Per Cylinder
	4	4	NA
	Gearbox Type
	Constant Mesh	NA	NA
	Bore
	78 mm	90.7 mm	103.2 mm
	Stroke
	67.8 mm	68.8 mm	113 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
	Engine Details
	647.9cc, Air-Cooled, Inline 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC Engine	889cc, Liquid-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin 8V/DOHC Engine	1890cc, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2	BS6-Compliant
	Cooling
	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled with Water/Oil Heat Exchanger	NA
	Maximum Power
	46.8 HP @ 7250 rpm	121 HP @ 9250 rpm	NA
	Maximum Torque
	52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm	99 Nm @ 7750 rpm	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 54mm Bore
	Ignition
	Digital Spark Ignition - TCI	NA	NA
	Clutch
	Wet Multi Plate	PASC Antihopping Clutch, Mechanically Operated	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
	Lubrication
	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump with Pump	Forced Oil Lubrication with 2 Oil Pumps	NA
	Air Filter Type
	Paper Element	NA	NA
	Spark Plug Model Type
	BOSCH UR5CC	NA	NA
	Primary drive
	Gear	39:75	Gear Drive Wet Clutch
	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-9.403:1, 2nd-6.411:1, 3rd-4.763:1, 4th-3.796:1, 5th-3.243:1, 6th-2.789:1
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
			NA
	Neutral Indicator
		NA
	Speedometer
	Analogue	Digital	Analogue
	Tachometer
	Analogue	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Dual Trip Meters
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	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	Kawasaki Z900, Triumph Street Triple RS, Honda CB650R, BMW F 900 R, Ducati Monster, Suzuki GSX-8R	Harley-Davidson Road King, Ducati Panigale V4, Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, Ducati Multistrada V4, BMW R 1250 RT, Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, Honda CB650R, Ducati Streetfighter V4, Kawasaki ZH2
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light
		NA
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Capacity
	12 Ah	10Ah	NA
	Voltage
	12V	12V	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	12 V, 10 W	NA	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free, VRLA	Maintenance Free	NA
	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.	NA	NA
	Comfort
		NA	NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA	NA
	Features
		NA	NA
	Build Quality
		NA	NA
	Value for Money
		NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres
			NA
	Front Tyre
	100/90-18 M/C 56H	120/70-ZR17	130/80-B19 66H
	Rear Tyre
	130/70-R18 M/C 63V, 130/70-18 M/C 63H	180/55-ZR17	180/60-R16 80H
	Front Brake
	320mm Disc	320mm Dual Disc with Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-Piston, Radially Mounted Caliper	300mm Dual Floating Rotor Disc, 4 Piston Caliper
	Rear Brake
	240mm Disc	240mm Single Disc with Brembo Single Piston Floating Caliper	300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc, 2 Piston Calliper
	ABS
	2-Channel	Two-Channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto Mode Disengegable)
	Wheel Type
	Spoke Wheels	Alloy Wheels	10 Spoke Contrast Cut
	Front Wheel
	18 M/C x MT 2.50	3.50 x 17"	19" x 3.5"
	Rear Wheel
	18 M/C x MT 3.50	5.50 x 17"	16" x 5"
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame Using the Engine as Stressed Element, Powder Coated	NA
	Front Suspension
	41mm Telescopic Forks	43mm WP APEX USD Forks	Telescopic Fork
	Front Wheel Travel
	110 mm	140 mm	119 mm
	Rear Suspension
	Twin Gas Charged Shock-Absorbers with Adjustable Preload	WP APEX Monoshock	Single Shock with Air Adjust
	Rear Wheel Travel
	88 mm	150 mm	114 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	24 Degrees	NA	25°
	Trail
	106 mm	99.7 mm	133 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	Naked	Cruiser
	Official Tagline
	Easy Got Back	The Super Scalpel	Built for the Bold
	Bike Variant
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (New Model)	KTM 890 Duke R	Indian Springfield Dark Horse
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 price is Rs 3.03 lakh (ex-showroom).	KTM Duke 890 R price is Rs 14.50 lakh (ex-showroom).	Indian Springfield Dark Horse price is Rs 29.56 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Black Ray, Barcelona Blue, Black Pearl, Sunset Strip, Canyon Red, Cali Green, Mark 2.	Orange	Black Smoke, Quartz Gray
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 on road price is Rs 3.49 lakh in Delhi, Rs 3.61 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 3.53 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 3.58 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.	KTM Duke 890 R on road price is Rs 16.69 lakh in Delhi, Rs 17.25 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 16.89 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 17.11 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest KTM dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	Indian Springfield Dark Horse on road price is Rs 34.03 lakh in Delhi, Rs 35.18 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 34.44 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 34.89 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Indian Motorcycle dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.