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BMW G 310 GS vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
BMW G 310 GS vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Key Highlights | BMW G 310 GS ABS BS6 | Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Cali Green |
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Engine Type | Water-cooled, single-cylinder 4-stroke engine, four valves, two overhead camshafts and finger followers, wet sump lubrication | Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC |
Max Power | 34 PS @ 9500 rpm | 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm |
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BMW G 310 GS
Rs. 3.30 Lakh EMI - Rs. 9,035 View April OffersRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650
Rs. 3.03 Lakh EMI - Rs. 8,296 View April Offers
BMW G 310 GS vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Key Highlights
Basic Info | BMW G 310 GS ABS BS6 | Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Cali Green |
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Rating |
92 reviews
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380 reviews
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Brand Name | BMW | Royal Enfield |
Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 3.30 Lakh View On Road Price | Rs. 3.03 Lakh View On Road Price |
Engine Type | Water-cooled, single-cylinder 4-stroke engine, four valves, two overhead camshafts and finger followers, wet sump lubrication | Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC |
Max Power | 34 PS @ 9500 rpm | 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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Brakes Front | Disc | Disc |
Brakes Rear | Disc | Disc |
Wheel Size | Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm | Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm |
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) | Cast Aluminium | Alloy |
ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel |
Starting | Self Start Only | Self Start Only |
Speedometer | Digital | ... |
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Rs. 8,296
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Insurance | Rs. 14,239 G 310 GS Insurance | Rs. 22,593 Interceptor 650 Insurance |
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Pros and Cons
- Positives
- Negatives
BMW G 310 GS
- Looks just like larger GS cousins
- Comfortable upright ergos for touring
- Is the lightest ADV in its class
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
- Most affordable 650cc bike in India
- Linear yet exciting power delivery
- Extremely refined engine.
BMW G 310 GS
- Engine refinement is a major concern
- Lacks low-end grunt that is necessary for off-roading
- Suspension is a bit too soft.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
- Lacks features
- Uncomfortable for pillion riders
- Rear suspension is a little too soft.
Watch Videos of BMW G 310 GS and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
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BMW G 310 GS and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Competitors
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News Updates on BMW G 310 GS and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
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Paper Fight: BMW G 310 GS BS6 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan5 Oct, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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Which Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Variant Should You Go For?16 Mar, 2023 | By Team ZigWheels
Recently Asked User Questions
- I own a 310gs and i have driven interceptor too. for my concern GS feels like a floating carpet.
- Sir, What is the average expenditure on maintenance for 1year/ 10k interval ?
- I own both the Himalayan and the Interceptor and I can definitely say with authority that with the himalayan you wont have a back pain. Ride is more comfortable due to the seating posture and the seat itself. Same goes for the pillion rider as well. What you will get is a solid freaking headache considering the Himalayan has so many other issues that you get fed up spending most of your time in RE service centers. I own a BS3 model. So I hope the later models have these issues sorted. Interceptor on the hand was built for a different purpose and tall riders (5 foot 9 and above) will have problems with their back. This is because of the seating posture. But there are work arounds to this. its a great bike and is open to customization unlike the Himalayan.
- I have slipped disc and tail bone/sciatic pains .. you know how bad it can get. But I can tell you, on a normal day the Interceptor has never caused any issues or never till date have I had any issues because of the seating position on the Interceptor. I can't speak for Himalayan, I am sure it's meant for touring and expect that to be equally comfortable or more. With Interceptor, you cant go wrong that much I could tell trust me.
- The Interceptor 650 will marginally have a better seating posture than the Himalayan and hence should give less back pain.But eventually it depends on whether you will utilise the motorcycle for city rides for which Interceptor is best or for off roading for which Himalayan is best.Hope this helps! Happy riding!
- Having owned both of them I'd say that for touring the Himalayan makes sense. My only problem with the Himalayan was its lack of power or feeling that it do with some more power. I know that a lot of folks are waiting for a 650 Himalayan.Having said that a lot depends on you and your requirements. Interceptor is great as a daily commuter. You'll most probably have to tweak the handlebar and seat to get the desired riding position. Himalayan seat is excellent. Panniers etc again Himalayan. In case of the Interceptor you'll have to get suitable panniers and stays etc. Both are good and different categories so in the e d it's your call.
- Himalayan is a all rounder Off road & Highways it performs well. Suspension set is too good say no to back pain. Interceptor is very good in highways it is the best performer & Powerful bike in royal enfield fleet. It cant off road like himalayan . Suspensiongood so no back pain issue. Because interceptor is not too comfortable in city riding. Plus their are many sensitive quality issues in ongoing models of interceptor. Like problem in T- Stem noise & Strut , Wheel wobble , Which RE might address soon. My choice is himalayan .
- For city, Electra or Bullet 500 with ABS is best, Himalayan for touring, Interceptor is for fun as a heavy weight champion. Suggest you an unbiased test drive forgetting our reviews for a while and then decide.
BMW G 310 GS Vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Comparison FAQs
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is cheaper than BMW G 310 GS by Rs. 27,000.
For the ABS BS6 version, 313 cc Petrol engine of G 310 GS produces 34 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 28 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Cali Green 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
User Reviews of Comparison
- BMW G 310 GS
- Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
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G 310 GSI never driven but I want
I never driven but i want to drive it so please give a clearification about it i want to know briefly about it
Irshad (Verified User) 1 month ago -
G 310 GS3.4Gear shifting problem, even
Gear shifting problem, Even after given to service also.In traffic unable shift gears.
David (Verified User) 2 months ago -
G 310 GS4.2Bike suspension
The bike suspension and looks was really good, Brakes were really nice the only issue was with heating issues of bike that's it it's a very awesome bike
Rohit (Verified User) 3 months ago -
G 310 GS4.6This bike I ride in Ladakh
This bike i ride in ladakh this bike was superb this bike power was mind-blowing this bike was very comfortable for long drives thanks you bmw i really love this bike 😍❤️
Sourabh (Verified User) 3 months ago -
G 310 GSventures await for you
The BMW G 310 GS is an undaunting bike model that comes along with uncountable features inbuilt. The bold yet beautiful look from the outside turns heads when it crosses the roads in style. The interior is quite functional very smooth and well-equipped for its passenger and driver. There are various ventures that is offered by this bike and it has fulfilled so many of my trips. My drives have been full of pleasures with this model. Perfectly suited for daily commute purposes, this bike is quite cost-effective.
Anonymous 4 months ago -
G 310 GS3.8Catching motorcycle
This is undoubtedly an eye-catching motorcycle. You'll often notice people turning their heads. It is also very comfortable and has "excellent" braking capability. Never seen a bike with such terrific braking performance. However, It does not seem to be very reliable. On the first day of delivery, The bike stopped after 5 km and we had to tow it back to the garage. The next day the starter motor was changed and it was fixed. Point to be noted, The motor of a brand new bike had to be changed in just one day. Ok fine, Let me take that as a technical exception and not be judgmental about that. After all, it's a machine and perhaps bad luck. But no, It doesn't end there. Over the next one month, The bike again stopped several times in the middle of the road due to two reasons: 1. Overheating 2. Taking the clutch and releasing the accelerator. Now, Every now or then I would see the engine temperature reaching over 100c even when riding at 40-50km/hr. When I called service people they said 100c is very normal because 105c is the limit. Just 5c below the limit every now and then doesn't seem normal to me. One fine day the bike stopped in the middle of the road and refused to start because the temperature reached over 105. Though it eventually did start after 20 minutes, But hey.What the hell? it's not a 200hp bike that heat management is so difficult. Apart from this, The bike has stopped several times when I applied the full clutch and released the accelerator. In fact, riding this bike was like a luck game. I hope it doesn't stop! another thing is that this bike has a very very bad low rpm power delivery. It is useless to drive the bike below 4000rpm. At low revs, One wrong gear or a slight quick release of clutch and the engine begins to knock out. This makes low speed driving a very bad experience. Not just me but several people who have tried my bike have ended with a sudden engine turn off because of bad low rev power delivery. The bike though becomes fun after 4k rpm but it's pain below that. Also, the power delivery is highly non-linear. It comes in bursts after 4k and again somewhere after 6k. After the first service of the bike after 1000km, the heating issue was solved and switching off when taking clutch also reduced significantly. One more thing I think could be better is the speed. With my brother sitting at the back, Which is mostly the case, The bike struggles reaching 120km/hr.I don't mean it can't reach more than 120, But the time it would take to cross this speed will require an impractical stretch of free road. So for all practical purposes, We can find it reaching 80 to 90 easily on the Delhi ring road with moderate traffic. Just wish it could be 120 or so with ease instead of 90. To sum up1. Stunning looks and somehow the brand value (really?) adds to it.2.Very comfortable, Glides through rough roads.3.Very good breaking performance.4.Very bad low rpm power delivery5.Speed slightly lower than expectations. Why 4 stars even after all this? well, I think the overall ownership makes me feel a 4-star satisfaction. It's not only the engine you see when we talk of how you feel about owning a particular bike. A million-dollar question would be, If you removed the brand value would I still rate this 4 stars? honest answer, No. I would rate it 3.5 stars. So the extra 0.5 stars just for the ego boost of owning a BMW? perhaps yes. Would I recommend this bike? yes, I will, There's perhaps no competition to it in terms of comfort and appearance. Given the option of a 100% refund, Will I buy a different bike? well no. Out of the box, But I decided on this bike over the ninja 650 which I was initially planning.No it was not the price, It was the feel. Even today I will not swap this with a 650. Just for information a few quick facts: it cost me 3, 50, 000 on road in Delhi with the blue and red colour option which was around 7k extra. I ride in the city and the mileage is 25km/once I broke the clutch lever and it cost over 3k to have it replaced. The first service cost over 7k.
Mrinal (Verified User) 2 years ago -
G 310 GS4.6Long rides
The bmw gs 310 is an excellent bike! very confortable for long rides and it can take you to places difficult to reach, Its torque will surprise you! very stylish so it steals sights of people when they see it! you can ride it for over 280 km and depending on your driving style, The full tank may last over 300 km.Very economic and a very suitable bike for adventures and for the city.We know bmw is not a cheap brand of motorcycle so it´s good to analize first if you will give the maintenance it needs.However, The 2020 model of the 310 gs corrected few issues with previous models and for you to go to the mechanic with this bike, It will take a while.The abs is simple great! the feature to disconnect it whenever you want will give you plenty of fun! the only con i see on this bike besides the maintenance cost is that, You would be likely to upgrade it to a 650 gs or to a f750 gs in a very short period of time! in general, This bike gives a lot of fun and security when you ride it.If you are thinking on getting one go and buy it! it will give you a good gs riding experience!.
Bryan (Verified User) 3 years ago -
G 310 GS3.8I have been an owner of the
I have been an owner of the gs310 from 2019.I am very happy with the performance of the the.The 313cc engine doesn’t fail to surprise us.The g310gs can be a synonym to the word “refined”.The engine is well refined and smooth.The seating position and the seat itself is a bliss.The gel padded seat gives us a support throughout the ride amd can cruise casually for kilometers and kilometers.The headlight is a bit shaky.The rear view mirrors give a fantastic view and covers almost everything.The build of the vehicle is top notch and beautiful.It demands the road presence.The machine is a beast while off-roading.Climbs any rocky hill.The one thing that is turn off is the maintenance cost.It averages around 8-10k per normal service and 20k for major service.I personally think that it’s too much for a bike.I get an avg mileage of 32km/l, Which i don’t think is so bad.It is pretty generous for a 310 cc bike.There are lots aftermarket accessories in the market these day.If you are really looking for a off roading cruiser then this is the best available option for you.
Anandakrishnan (Verified User) 1 year ago -
G 310 GSGreat Bike
The BMW G310 GS is a versatile adventure motorcycle that delivers a thrilling riding experience with its responsive engine and excellent handling. It not only provides outstanding mileage, making it a cost-effective choice for daily commuting and longer journeys, but also offers respectable pickup and smooth gear changes through its six-speed gearbox. Reasonable service costs and BMW's reputation for quality are reflected in the impeccable build quality of the G310 GS. In summary, this motorcycle is a fantastic adventure option that seamlessly combines performance, efficiency, and the trademark BMW excellence, making it an ideal choice for riders seeking adventure with style and reliability.
Ali (Verified User) 5 months ago -
G 310 GSGreat Car
The BMW G310 GS is a versatile adventure motorcycle that delivers an exhilarating riding experience with its responsive engine and impressive handling. It not only offers excellent mileage, making it a cost-effective choice for daily commuting and longer trips, but also boasts a respectable pickup and a smooth-shifting six-speed gearbox. The reasonable service costs and impeccable build quality, consistent with BMW's reputation, make it an excellent overall package. In summary, this bike is a fantastic adventure option that seamlessly combines performance, efficiency, and BMW's signature excellence, making it an ideal choice for riders seeking adventure with style and reliability.
Anonymous 5 months ago -
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Interceptor 650power no doubt, but looks is just ok
" The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is magnificently charismatic and attractive as ever, this motorcycle deserves a high note from riders. By torquey parallel twin engine, the bike proves having a truthful nature of such patterns, among them is playful at rough and accords the rider with a comfy and enjoyable experience. The people earn laurels for the instrument because of its good seating, retro design, and both dual-channel ABS and slipper clutch, which are modern. Nevertheless, some riders point out that vibrations at higher speeds need to be addressed and propose fuel-efficiency enhancements for longer trips. Follow-up: Ensuring that these issues get resolved should be a priority for manufacturers if they want to ensure that these vehicles gain a wide acceptance and commercial use."
Anonymous 11 hours ago -
Interceptor 650Ride quality
The ride quality is supreme and very smooth, And the seat is comfortable for the rider and the pillion.Performance is great in the city and holds up very well out on the highways as well, With no vibrations till 110kmph.The sweet spot is 80-90 on the highways.
Mohd (Verified User) 5 days ago -
Interceptor 650Legendary Twin-Cylinder Cruiser
Standing as a notorious binary- cylinder rider, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 combines current performance with mythe substance of quaint riding. I like this model because it offers riders an best place of power and refinement on the road, offering riders a special experience. This model has been a special fave of cornucopia due to the features it offers, which give an instigative and comfortable ride. My estimation for this model is bottomless as it blends modern technology with myclassic design. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is still a popular option for riders appearing for a genuine rider experience because of its classic style and smooth ride.
Anonymous 6 days ago -
Interceptor 65013000 kms and never disappointed
13000 kms and never disappointed me.The only problem is local shops are not so experienced on this and make blunders.Also the new models are perfected, Regrets.Never take to locals like seen on you tubes.
Alif (Verified User) 1 week ago -
Interceptor 650Exploring Freedom: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a perfect combination of craftsmanship, refined movements, and exemplary performance, which all together makes this motorcycle a timeless cruiser bike. Its meticulous design inspired by the retro style features such the teardrop fuel tank and chrome accents, which gives a respect to the motorcycling great days of the past that have influenced more modern features. In this engine, the equivalent of a 650 cc parallel-twin engine, it gives a smooth power delivery and a rebuilt performance is great for long distance trip and weekends getaway. With comfortable ergonomics and relaxed riding posture, the bike turns in a comfortable and enjoyable cloth for either rider or pillion. The Interceptor 650 is a classic cruiser model that puts together heritage and modernity, which is something that attracts riders willing to enjoy their imperiousness as well as to appreciate the performance in general.
Anonymous 1 week ago -
Interceptor 650Classic Heritage, Contemporary Thrills
Riding the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is like stepping back in time to a prime time in bike history, as there are more modern thrills thrown in with traditional notes on a rope Far and wide, people recognize its classical vocabulary and quirky lyrics, evoking nostalgia for it and adventure. Whether speeding down public roads or discovering scenic back roads, the sturdy engine and impeccable translation assure a stimulating and peaceful ride. The Interceptor 650 with its combination of ergonomic project and features redefines the traditional sportfisherman experience for a new generation of riders, creating a stimulating and comfortable riding experience. It’s not just bikes at all; It’s an engineering phenomenon that sparks my love of the wide road and leaves me wanting more.
Anonymous 3 weeks ago -
Interceptor 650Balancing style and power
"The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has been a wonderful bike ride. Its on-road value is surprisingly inexpensive . Mileage definitely stands out, with the engine giving a perfect blend of power and economy. Yet, it performs robust, so your every ride will be exhilarating. A timeless classic, the design is characterized by this old-fashioned appeal. Comfort concerns are taken care of, especially on those long trips. The engine is durable and receptive. A space is created for the rider and the passenger. Both colors and the safety beam light up to ease the person. "
Anonymous 1 week ago -
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