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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Zontes GK350

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Zontes GK350

Royal Enfield

Interceptor 650

From ₹3.38 Lakh

Full Interceptor 650 page Change

Zontes

GK350

From ₹3.22 Lakh

Full GK350 page Change
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650Standard · ₹3.38 Lakh
Zontes GK350Standard · ₹3.22 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Interceptor 650: ₹3.38 Lakh GK350: ₹3.22 Lakh (ahead) GK350 ₹15,909 cheaper
Braking Interceptor 650: Dual-channel ABS GK350: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Interceptor 650: 25 kmpl GK350: 31.25 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Interceptor 650: 47 bhp (ahead) GK350: 38.52 PS Torque 52 vs 32.8 Nm
Weight Interceptor 650: 213 kg GK350: 188 kg Seat height 804 vs 795 mm
Versions Interceptor 650: 4 (ahead) GK350: 1

Pick the Interceptor 650 for more power and more versions.

Pick the GK350 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹3.38 Lakh
₹3.22 Lakh
On-road in
₹3.86 Lakh
₹3.61 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹6,482 a month
₹6,059 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47 bhp
38.52 PS
Torque
52 Nm
32.8 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
25 kmpl
31.25 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
648 cc
348 cc
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, 270° crank
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, High-Compression FI
Bore x Stroke
78.0 mm x 67.8 mm
84.5 mm x 62.0 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
12.3:1
Cooling
Air / Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled with dual high-efficiency radiators
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive (5/8" Pitch)
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 320 mm, J.Juan 4-piston radial caliper with aerodynamic disc cover
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 265 mm, J.Juan 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (Bosch)
Dual Channel ABS (Bosch)
Wheel Type
18-inch 7-Spoke Cast Alloy Wheels (or 36-spoke Wire Wheels)
17-inch Tubeless Wire-Spoke Wheels (Forged aluminium rims)
Front Tyre Size
100/90-18 56H Tubeless (Vredestein Centauro ST / Ceat Zoom Cruz)
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-R18 63H Tubeless (Vredestein Centauro ST / Ceat Zoom Cruz)
160/60-ZR17 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (110 mm travel)
43 mm Inverted Telescopic USD Fork with integrated disc aerodynamic duct (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-charged piggyback reservoir shocks (5-step preload adjustable, 88 mm travel)
Central Monoshock with high-pressure nitrogen canister (Preload adjustable, 130 mm travel)
Frame Type
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Chassis (Harris Performance developed)
High-tensile Steel Trellis Chassis with cast aluminium swingarm
Wheelbase
1398 mm
1380 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
152 mm

Dimensions

Length
2119 mm
2070 mm
Width
835 mm
845 mm
Height
1067 mm
1120 mm
Seat Height
804 mm
795 mm
Kerb Weight
213 kg (Dry: 202 kg)
188 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 L (Reserve 2.9 L)
17.0 L (Galvanized steel tank, Reserve: 3.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Twin-pod Analogue Speedometer and Tachometer with Digital LCD Insets
5.0-inch Full-Colour IPS TFT Display with 4 UI Themes, Screen Mirroring & TPMS
Bluetooth Connectivity
No / Optional Tripper Pod
Yes (Bluetooth screen mirroring, calls, music, and TPMS)
Navigation
Optional (via accessory Tripper)
Yes (Screen mirroring navigation)
USB Charging
Yes (USB mobile charging port on handlebar switchgear)
Yes (Dual 18W fast-charging USB ports)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
2 Modes (Eco, Sport with auto-switch)
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp (on updated models) / Halogen
Full LED Round Headlamp with integrated circular DRL ring
Taillight
Bulb / LED
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Halogen
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece wide cushioned roadster seat
Single-piece cafe-racer ribbed bench seat with bar-end mirrors and aluminium handguards
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
4 versions
1 version
Price range
₹3.38 Lakh – ₹3.69 Lakh
₹3.22 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Standard₹3.38 Lakh Standard₹3.22 Lakh GK350 ₹15,909 less

On-road price by city

Interceptor 650 Standard against GK350 Standard

CityInterceptor 650GK350Gap
Mumbai₹3.99 Lakh₹3.73 LakhGK350 ₹25,840 less
Pune₹3.99 Lakh₹3.73 LakhGK350 ₹25,840 less
New Delhi₹3.86 Lakh₹3.61 LakhGK350 ₹25,204 less
Bengaluru₹4.2 Lakh₹3.93 LakhGK350 ₹26,795 less
Chennai₹3.99 Lakh₹3.73 LakhGK350 ₹25,840 less
Hyderabad₹4.2 Lakh₹3.93 LakhGK350 ₹26,795 less
Ahmedabad₹3.79 Lakh₹3.54 LakhGK350 ₹24,886 less
Kolkata₹3.93 Lakh₹3.67 LakhGK350 ₹25,522 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Interceptor 650 or the GK350?

The GK350, by ₹15,909 on the versions compared here: Interceptor 650 Standard at ₹3.38 Lakh against GK350 Standard at ₹3.22 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.86 Lakh against ₹3.61 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The GK350 claims 31.25 kmpl against 25 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Interceptor 650 Standard makes 47 bhp and 52 Nm and the GK350 Standard makes 38.52 PS and 32.8 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹6,482 a month for the Interceptor 650 and ₹6,059 for the GK350, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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