Explore all New Cars of 2024
KTM Duke 390 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Duke 390 vs Interceptor 650
Key Highlights | Duke 390 STD | Interceptor 650 Canyon Red |
---|---|---|
Engine Type | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine | Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC |
Max Power | 46 PS @ 8500 rpm | 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm |
-
Duke 390
Rs. 3.11 Lakh EMI - Rs. 8,518 View March OffersInterceptor 650
Rs. 3.03 Lakh EMI - Rs. 8,296 View March Offers
Duke 390 vs Interceptor 650 Key Highlights
Basic Info | Duke 390 STD | Interceptor 650 Canyon Red |
---|---|---|
Rating |
204 reviews
|
357 reviews
|
Brand Name | KTM | Royal Enfield |
Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 3.11 Lakh View On Road Price | Rs. 3.03 Lakh View On Road Price |
Engine Type | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine | Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC |
Max Power | 46 PS @ 8500 rpm | 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
Colors | ||
Brakes Front | Disc | Disc |
Brakes Rear | Disc | Disc |
Wheel Size | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm | Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm |
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) | Alloy | Alloy |
ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel |
Starting | Self Start Only | Self Start Only |
Speedometer | Digital | ... |
EMI |
Rs. 8,518
@
6% (36 months)
|
Rs. 8,296
@
6% (36 months)
|
Insurance | Rs. 23,517 Duke 390 Insurance | Rs. 22,593 Interceptor 650 Insurance |
Brochure | N/A |
Download
Brochure
|
Engine |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brakes |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tyres |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electricals |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features |
|
Pros and Cons
- Positives
- Negatives
KTM Duke 390
- Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
- brakes feel sharp and predictable
- adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
- lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
- feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
- you can barely feel any engine heat
- even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
- Most affordable 650cc bike in India
- Linear yet exciting power delivery
- Extremely refined engine.
KTM Duke 390
- Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
- H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
- Lacks features
- Uncomfortable for pillion riders
- Rear suspension is a little too soft.
Watch Videos of Duke 390 and Interceptor 650
-
27 Dec, 20227155 views
-
30 Jul, 20235387 views
-
19 Aug, 202310138 views
-
16 Dec, 202314585 views
-
17 Sep, 20235683 views
-
15 Sep, 20237325 views
-
23 Jun, 202310223 views
-
13 May, 202229056 views
-
26 Dec, 202115410 views
Duke 390 and Interceptor 650 Competitors
-
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Rs. 3.19 Lakh
-
KTM 250 Duke
Rs. 2.39 Lakh
-
KTM RC 390
Rs. 3.18 Lakh
-
Yamaha MT 15
Rs. 1.67 Lakh
-
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Rs. 3.43 Lakh
News Updates on Duke 390 and Interceptor 650
-
Ceat Launches Its Steel Rads For High Performance Motorcycles31 Jan, 2024 | By Team ZigWheels
-
This Modified Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Is By Far The Best Tribute To Yamaha RD 35013 Mar, 2024 | By Team ZigWheels
-
5 Cars That Beat The KTM 390 Duke In A 0-100kmph Sprint3 Dec, 2023 | By Team ZigWheels
-
Waiting For BS6 Bike Discounts Once BS6 Phase 2 Kicks In?30 Mar, 2023 | By Team ZigWheels
-
Top 5 Two-Wheeler News Stories That Caught Our Attention This Week16 Sep, 2023 | By Team ZigWheels
-
This Custom Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Makes For A Radical Cruiser20 Mar, 2023 | By Team ZigWheels
-
How’s The India-spec 2024 KTM 390 Duke Different From The International-Spec Model?13 Sep, 2023 | By Team ZigWheels
-
Here’s What’s New On The 2023 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 65017 Mar, 2023 | By Team ZigWheels
-
The 2024 KTM 390 Duke Has Landed In India11 Sep, 2023 | By Team ZigWheels
-
Which Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Variant Should You Go For?16 Mar, 2023 | By Team ZigWheels
Recently Asked User Questions
- 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.
- You have a perfect height to handle INT 650. Then mileage around 27 KMPL & 210 Kg weight should not bother you. Plus front suspension & Rear ABS area below average. The best part is powerful engine mounted in a average built quality bike. Look wise great retro look. One thing you will forget all flaws when you ride it. May be in BS 6 all these issue should have been addressed by RE. No bike available in that price bracket. Most important it is not a zero vibration bike. You can feel vibration in side tank , Foot pegs.
- I am 5'11 too and find the bike very comfortable. In fact shorter riders may have trouble due to the 804mm seat height and the long reach to the handlebars. Besides the footpegs get in the way when you put your feet down so long legs will help a bit in overcoming that too. There is no other bike in this category in this price bracket. The nearest would be a Triumph which costs almost 3 times as much!
- Don't take bro...recently i hv sold my conti gt 650,,,,engine will roast like you hell in summer season,wrist pain,pelvi pain due to seat thickness is lyk very poor,,,thigh support poor,,,i am having riding experience of 15 year,,,bhai save your money royal ke naam pe idiotic design dete...means lyk riding comfort metror 350 is hv great...
Duke 390 Vs Interceptor 650 Comparison FAQs
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 8,105.
For the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Canyon Red 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
- Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
-
I booked intercepter 650 colour is Baker Express and as per dealer they will be able to deliver the bike in Jan 2020 end. whatever information I have gather through YouTube videos ... it's looks with minor change which need to be done after delivery.I am looking for better headlight reason being headlight isn't matching what rest of the bike is offering and I believe Thunderbird headlight would have been awesome additions and seat which is not great as per the bike standards.. so looking for seat changes with better qauilty for sure.
Baljeet Singh few weeks ago -
Very Good Bike , The money you pay for the vehicle has value. Ride, Breaking are exceptionaly good. What I don't like is the head light which is not powerful and it should be modified. Also tail lamp they should change it to LED. Royal Enfield should come out with mag wheels for this bike.
Satish Reddy few weeks ago -
This is the bike that i'm looking for.Was thinking of going for truimp but was still looking for indian bikes.And at last it has arrived.It's a good bike, Classic looks and good for daily riders.
Sanen Amer few weeks ago -
The bike is very comfortable it takes instant pick up and is good for long drive and the main thing I have bought these bike because of it's beautiful look .
Imtiaz Hussain few weeks ago -
Best one from RE . The engine is well refined and maintenance level is very less. More than enough for my needs . Its an all rounder and is easy to maintain.
Pranav J few weeks ago
Images of KTM Duke 390,Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Popular Bikes Comparison
- Trending
- Scooters
- Sports
- Cruisers
- Commuters
-
Start a new comparison
-
Start a new comparison
-
Royal EnfieldInterceptor 650Rs. 3.03 LakhvsRoyal EnfieldContinental GT 650Rs. 3.19 Lakh
-
Royal EnfieldClassic 350Rs. 1.93 LakhvsRoyal EnfieldBullet 350Rs. 1.73 Lakh
-
Royal EnfieldClassic 350Rs. 1.93 LakhvsHondaHness CB350Rs. 2.09 Lakh
-
Royal EnfieldClassic 350Rs. 1.93 LakhvsRoyal EnfieldMeteor 350Rs. 2.05 Lakh
-
Royal EnfieldClassic 350Rs. 1.93 LakhvsRoyal EnfieldHunter 350Rs. 1.49 Lakh
-
Start a new comparison
-
Hero Moto CorpSplendor PlusRs. 75,141vsHero Moto CorpHF DeluxeRs. 59,998
-
Start a new comparison