Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012 vs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Overview - Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012 compared to Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	104 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,100 rpm
Torque	Torque	135 Nm	Torque	52 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,700 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,500 mm	Length	2,122 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	789 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,165 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,665 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	720 mm	Seat Height	804 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2020

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 offers a very coherent overall package in the retro segment. A relaxed seating position, lots of chrome and the cultivated two-cylinder make it a pretty object of desire that also stands up to everyday use. You won't find any modern features, but with an output of 47 hp, traction control and riding modes would be superfluous anyway. If you long for decelerated, relaxed cruising and purist motorcycling, you will definitely be happy with the Interceptor 650.

Refined engine Relaxed seating position Good brakes Classic round instruments Authentic retro look

Chassis does not withstand sporty driving style

seat uncomfortable in the long run