Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Harley-Davidson X 500: Specs Comparison

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Harley-Davidson recently launched the X 500 in the Chinese market. The motorcycle sits above the X 350 in the recently launched lineup. As of now, Harley-Davidson has no plans to launch the X 500 in the Indian market as the brand is already co-developing a new motorcycle with Hero MotoCorp. If the X 500 is launched in the Indian market, it will compete with the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. So here is a comparison between the two.

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The designs of the two motorcycles are completely different.
The designs of the two motorcycles are completely different.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs. Harley-Davidson X 500: The Looks

The Harley-Davidson X 500 looks like a more grown-up version of the X 350, with some hints of the XR1200X. The tank has a muscular design, with a one-piece seat, round elements and a cut away rear fender. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, on the other hand, looks like a retro roadster.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Harley-Davidson X 500: Specifications

The Interceptor is powered by a 648 cc air-oil-cooled parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree crank. It puts out 46 bhp and 52 Nm. The Harley-Davidson X 500’s parallel-twin engine is liquid-cooled and produces 46 bhp and 46 Nm of torque.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs. Harley-Davidson X 500: Hardware

The Interceptor uses a steel cradle frame with telescopic forks at the front and dual preload-adjustable shocks at the rear. The braking task is done by the discs at both ends. The Harley Davidson X 500’s tubular steel chassis is suspended by USD forks at the front with adjustable rebound and a monoRoyal Enfield, Interceptor 650, Harley-Davidson, X 500shock at the rear with adjustable preload and rebound.

Also read: Super Meteor vs Interceptor: Which Royal Enfield 650 cc bike should you choose?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Harley-Davidson X 500: Features

In terms of features, the Interceptor 650 comes with a USB charger, analog gauge cluster and LED headlights. The Harley-Davidson X 500, on the other hand, is equipped with a digital instrument cluster and all LED lighting,

First published date: May 4, 2023 at 19:47 PM CST

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