Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs KTM 390 Duke vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 | Comparison | Autocar India
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- They're very different motorcycles by personality, but all three are priced below the Rs 3 lakh mark. We take a look at what each has to offer.
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I will go with Interceptor Because my mum can seat behind and My dad can ride it too ☺️☺️!!
Ninja too will be a good one.
@@RakeshDas-zk3sp sports bikes are least preferred by fathers😂
@@RakeshDas-zk3sp 27nm torque isn't enough for two riders to enjoy
Interceptor's 52nm will be much more enjoyable
@@Divyesh_Sinha right haha , i think I've seen you in other comments
Yes exactly
Royal Enfield has the most precise gearbox out of the rest (D390 & N300) also the shortest braking distance even after having 50+ kgs extra weight. Well done RE ....well done 👏👏👏👏👏
You made me a fan.... I'm someone who absolutely dislikes RE bikes 350-500s.
Same here Bro. I used to curse RE for not upgrading those noisy vibrators. But now I am just plain amazed by what RE has pulled off at this price point.
Me too brother but looks like Royal Enfield is doing great job only the thing is with reliability issues but I feel that this time RE has used good parts
Same here bro. Vibrator to silky smooth engine that's an amazing job by RE.👏👏👏
Yes, i also don't like 350-500s.
But this is vfm bike...at same price we are getting 650cc bike...then why go for ktm or yamaha???
Good one guys....
Just to add...I have had Duke 390 for last 4.5 years...touch wood...not an single issue... including some longer rides Leh etc... So realibility perspective..no issues :)
Not to mention interceptors design will be as classy after 10 years
The Interceptor just looks cheap compared to the looks of other retro bikes
Duke 390's design will be fresh too.
that is the strongest point of the Interceptor. Those spikey designs age very quickly.
@@gaurav.anirbandutta look cheap compare to other classic bike will u tell me which one??
Yes exactly, that's what makes it so different
Me to Dad (when I may get rich): I'm thinking of buying a sub 3 lakh bike....
Dad: No! No way, instead get an old wagonR with CNG, it will give you same mileage cost and with AC too.
True story bro.., My dad said the same words😑
Yes you can have an opinion when you already own a car. They have a lot of things other than practicality.
@@coolsamycomp disagree
Right but,you can't get the feel/fun of bike,only rider's will know that.i think you are not an rider
My dad broght me gt 650 happly
"ridden flat out this bike is just as quick as the ninja to a 100km/h"
never thought that these words could be used to describe the RE.
Why not? with more than double the displacement of N300.
Yess and all that power is for torgue it's a cruser bike but still can be compared with few street-sports bikes but those street-sports bike cannot do crusing like interceptor so its a multipurpose bike
@@SuyashKaul he wanted to tell that how re has evolved by this twins .... Bcz earlier the 500s from res can't do anything great than a 200cc bike but these twins changed the perspective of everyone towards the brand
@@waytosid Still it cant match ninja in terms of smoothness & refinement...its japanese aft all & yes comparing a 300 to a 650 regardless of which category its of is just ridiculous .
@@SuyashKaul so what?
You should complain about that 650cc as long as they are priced around 300ccs
Interceptor is seriously well priced. Finally a bike from RE thats absolutely great Value for money
I own an interceptor and I love it.After a waiting period of 5 mths i got mine.
😂 5 months? I got in just 3 days!! just pay some extra(5-6 k) to the seller 😉
I notice a bit of drop in performance of first gear after riding for 10 minutes ..I mean on a colder engine I can push it to 40 45kph in first gear ( not In a way
to redline ) but after a while of engine warm up the first gear feels like it's better not to push it above 25 or so and time to shift to second gear..do you have similar experience?
@@dechenrangdolphempunadi5689 i got my gt 650 on the same day😬😬
Torquebeast 650 bro daily city rides ke liye gt sahi rahega..?
@@y2j1112 depends
If you are a fit person
Then it won't trouble you much
I'm riding it daily to the college (30 kms one side)
I'm all okay with it
But i had trouble with seating position when it was new as i was not used to these types of bikes (ie aggressive seating posture)
Heats a little bit in bumper to bunper traffic but not as the 390s
Interceptor is fun with comfort and that’s what we need on indian roads 😊❤️
I’ll go get Interceptor no doubt but sadly can’t afford it now 👍🏼
And when you find a nail and your tire punctures then wait for the mechanic
Abhishek Upadhyay don’t worry brother never loose the fire. You will get what you want one day😀
You'll get it for sure ! 💕
badal246 - not an issue. Based on this price we always can upgrade to tubeless tyres or alloy wheels. Still it will be the VFM champion.
Arrre koiii nahin yaaar....don lose the confidence.......J's thnk positive n say tat I m gng to get ths in 2019 n I m sure u'll def👍🏻
I would choose intercepter because 3 people can seat very easily 😁......
...mil gaya!! Mil gaya!! Mera desi Indian mujhe!!😂😂😂
Hahahaha
@@ampassionstruck9138 sahi pakda bhai
Lol you reminded me of my college days, when 3 used to travel on a Bajaj discover, traveling alone or even 2 on the bike was considered as fuel wastage 😂
Bullet pr to 4 bhi bheth sakte hai
Very nice comparison. Hard to choose between the 3 really. I'd probably go for the Duke 390 if I had to choose. You?
I would buy Honda Activa and save the balance money.
KTM DUKE 390
Interceptor for me
Karl Rock hey Karl 👍🏽👍🏽 I'll go for the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 or wait for Jawa Perak 😅
If I could have only one bike, I'd go for the interceptor. With the meaty torque, cruising on it would be a delight even with luggage and a pillion on board. The vast service network would come handy even in the most remote locations. However, RE needs to prove that this isn't following the same build quality story which the Himalayan had to.
The Enfield is just so damn beautiful.
Love the grab rails of ninja...wish we could rotate them and use like a centre stand😅...among these bike I would still pick ninja though
amalR795x lol
please run the test again with a pillion . i bet no one can beat the Interceptor
With a pillion . interceptor will murder the other two bikes !
indeed..
boy you don't want to floor a motorcycle with a pillion
Not really, no. With a pillion who knows how to weight-distribute themselves and handle pillion dynamics, the D 390 is still a major hoot to ride. The corners are still that much more fun, those mini wheelies in low gears still happen with ease. The bike is still more dynamic than the other two. The tft dash, brilliant USD forks superb metzelers still remain intact with the pillion on board. . The exact reason why people who buy the D390 do so. And for the right pillion, the D390 is still a decently comfortable place. The fact that all three are mostly enthusiast's machines and are more frequently ridden solo than with a pillion further diminishes your claim.
You got it ! 😂👌🏽
10:16 *RE* screams aloud of these three.. Love it ❤😘Though I can't afford any of these for budget!! 😅
Interceptor is all-rounder package
No
Yes
Yes
The interceptor is one of its kind, it can’t be compared with today’s new age motorcycles.
Only one,say a Rickman Metisse with a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 c.c. engine.
most of peoples loves RE Interceptor-650 (on comment section) i really proud to be an Chrome INTERCEPTOR-650 owner.
5 months old :-) btw previously i owned CBR-250R. best touring machine ever.. after than i love INT-650
Very neat comparison
Character chooses bike
I gonna buy interceptor
Same. I've owned 350 and 500 cc royal Enfields always wanted something more powerful from them. Interceptor for me.Gonna buy it after 6 months after seeing user reviews. Ktm ninja not my taste
Interceptor looks more Cool Among all + performance.
Legend of Future
I test Rode the interceptor in Goa and i can tell you, it's just bliss
Interceptor anytime
...INTERCEPTOR all the way...
Interceptor for sure
Great linear power delivery, smooth riding and amazing 270° parallel twin sound 💖
Reason to buy the Ninja 3oo
1- The looks
2- The parallel twin cylinder engine
As someone who's ridden 125s, 300s, 650s, 900s, and owns a 500 - there's NO replacement for displacement. The KTM and Ninja need to stay high in the rev range to provide any sort of power. Haven't ridden the 390, but the Ninja is a real screamer when you go above 11K RPM.
If you wanna pretend you're Rossi on public roads - get the ninja. If you wanna tour - get the Interceptor. 47 bhp is more than enough to keep you entertained. (this is coming from an owner of a 17 year old Suzuki GS500)
I had a KTM found it alittle uncomfortable so sold it and finally got the Interceptor after a wait for 10 long months (❤️❤️ interceptor 👍🏼👍🏼
Royal Enfield Interceptor
Wins always in day today work and cruise
Engineering engine smooth as butter and one would buy for exhaust sound itself it's music
6 speed gearbox lovely one
Join in club
I love the sound comes from my interceptor
My choice is Ninja 300 because it has sporty look plus more top speed. More tank capacity for touring .sexy smooth engine.
And a wired looking grabrail
ANTONY JOSY K that is tie luggage for touring
I'm very happy with my interceptor 650. Totally love this bike .😍😍
How many days ?
Your long term review please
For me :-- (1) RE continental gt 650
(2) ninja 300
(3) ktm duke 390
One of the best comparisons I have seen for a long time.
this is exactly the three bikes i have in my mind. i previously owned a 2003 karizma. that was a perfect bike for me, had nice low end torque, can scream to high rpm if needed, looked sport yet a very comfortable bike. ninja was my dream bike all the while until i rode it. while its an amazing sports tourer, im more a city rider and love to have all the torque at low end. ktm 390 obviously became my next dream but with the heat issues, and at this price i wish it was a twin, interceptor seems to tick all the right boxes for me.
PS: another main issues that keeps me far away from the Kawasaki is there astronomical spares cost, disc rotor cost upwards of 18k, sprocket, pads and other wear and tear will cost you around a lakh by the end of 2-3yrs.
You are not a true biker. You are price sensitive guy like all others. Naked bike vs faired bike vs cruiser. Ha ha
@@badal246 You are not a true biker. You clearly do not understand that there is some overlap between these three models. And not everyone has 5 to 10 lakh rupees to spend on a motorcycle. Any of these 3 bikes is a good purchase depending on what you are looking for.
I think they should have compared Continental GT 650 other than interceptor coz the comparison is with Ninja and D390 which are far more sporty than interceptor 🤗..
GT 650 will beat them any day in any comparison 💞
There we have the Beasts pitted against each other - One a Japanese, One an Austrian and One from India!
Which one is Indian??
Ktm is Austrian
Kawasaki is Japanese
RE is British
@@the_mile.muncher Royal Enfield is an Indian brand.
@@the_mile.muncher re is a British by origin but its an Indian now
@@the_mile.muncher half knowledge is dangerous
KTM Duke 390 is the best. The engine performance is so good, even after being a single cylinder bike. It has the power and no vibration after you cross 115 kmh, smooth.
You enjoy controlling the bike.
Now with the slipper clutch, even better.
Cheaper maintenance and repair.
Drove to Kolhapur and back the same day on an KTM RC 390. A total distance of 850 km's.
No issues with the bike, rememberable trip.
I like sports bikes but love cruisers. I travel more, so definitely I'll buy interceptor !
This is the exact dilemma for me too. Whether to go for interceptor or duke390🤔. I am 40 and wife also want ride the bike, so 190kgs would be bit on heavier side and 390's aggressive sitting posture will not be comfortable when you are at 40, even though I am fit. I used to own R15 first gen. So I know how it used to feel in heavy bumper to bumper traffic in Hyderabad.
Go for interceptor blindly
Go for dominar
Go for interseptor
Jawa?
@@sreekarvelineni3586 Dominar is a flop - the bike is struggling to sell.
Most bike for money 💰 :RE sport bike for teen👀:390
look different (Your dad's rich)💸: Ninja
Perfect review fr all 3, I owned dominar nw, Planning fr Interceptor
When rishad said the RE has a better gearbox than the Kawasaki my jaw dropped, will have to go for a test ride of the twins today itself 🤓
Give it some time to wear out and tear apart xD
@@Mototzigane lol
@@Mototzigane it's been more than a year. I haven't heard of old issues on the new RE twins.
No one Even in dream would have thought RE would build such a machine!Which will compete with ninja,duke ..
Few days ago i just had a test ride on the interceptor. It was so fun that I couldn’t resist myself and i booked it today. Silver color, on road will be 2.78.. i am so excited
TANGO BKD where dis you get 2.78? In Delhi i am getting offers from 2.88 to 2.92.
Great choice buddy ... U will never regret .... Enjoy ur ride with the beast 😍😍😍😍
"If only we could have all three" exactly bro 🔥
The interceptor is still not released in Australia, but I can tell you that there is a lot of excitement here about its' imminent arrival. I believe the preorder book is full!
Craig's Classics : Nice to know that a bike from an ‘emerging market’ is creating waves in developed world !
KTM Duke 390 anyday...😎...!
kids
Interceptor ...I'm more of a cruiser now...650 twin with butter smooth performance is all I need for rest of My life..
Nice and interesting review. I love the Chrome Interceptor.
Ninja and Duke for those whose dad buys it for them.
RE when you buy with your own money
I can't deny the Interceptor looks awesome and cool.
I have the 390 and soon the interceptor.. and trust me I completely agree. Both are super fun on the road!! Each has its own riding benefits!! And in my ideal world I wish I could tow one bike behind the other so that I could keep switching bikes when on a long distance trip!!
Please do a comparisons between Gixxer 250 naked and duke 250 and duke 200 .. which is the best in this segment...
Wow great job comparing 3 entirely different segment bikes(sport,naked & a Cruiser), amazing Comparison Autocar👏🏼
I would pick the interceptor simply because it’s so versatile (it’s comfortable and boy it has more than enough power) and also has a timeless design although it is heavier.
I’d like the S&S exhaust on the Interceptor 😎 it would sound fab.
Ninja and KTM are eye catcher in streets
But interceptor is gonna classic even after years
I can go with mom,dad , wife in interceptor
Best bike ever made by RE
owning a 350 classic I never thought interceptor 350 will outperform these two great piece of machine...Now I am totally convinced that even if RE is accepting its old school charm like always this 650 generation is totally different from old RE
Interceptor 650*
Three motorcycles for three categories... it boils down to what you want...
Comfortable cruising-RE
A bit comfort and explosive performance-KTM
Pure adrenaline rush-Kawasaki
I would choose the interceptor, for I already have a D390, what would you?
I would choose KTM RC 390 instead, this version of Duke 390 has some issues with its digital display, Ninja is said to be expensive to run, RE is still too new to judge about long term reliability and service quality.
I'll go the Interceptor 650💪👌👏go RE
Ninja is great all-rounder.😎
May see the speed test
Interceptor is my choice i bought mine baker express colour ❤️❤️❤️
Good to see the re is finally considered in a comparison with KTM and ninja
I wanna pic the re 650 interceptor
More videos like these are needed in my opinion, where in the same price bracket we have varied choices. Definitely 50% people would know what type of vehicle they would like to go with (2Ws aren't as confusing as 4Ws to buy IMHO), but there are quite a lot who actually donno. Nice Video 👍
osm review love the campair between all 3 lac bike but love have duke 200 2019 with intercepter 650
Interceptor 😍😘😘😘
I have did test ride on INT 650 it is very smooth and good performance. The engine sound is perfect than the ktm.
Hear d sweet yet rumbling interceptor.........ahh..... Completely in love.....💙💜
Still the KTM for, considering the fact that i am a tourer, riding pace matters the most in longer rides. Slap on a Ride-on-Air, get a simple extended windshield, and the KTM could catch up with the big boys on our motorways. Apart from riding pace, the sheer control the KTM gives you, coupled with the Metzelers under wet conditions, it's unmatched for this segmet.
Sorry RE.
I've got both bikes. And can tell you, each has its own fun. And it's a tough decision choosing one over the other. That's why I instead of trading in my Duke 390, I ended up buying the interceptor too
duke 790 might come to india next year. The scalpel hopefully split open everybody else with pricing.
Exactly!
dhruv rana I'd honestly wait for the 790 adventure. It would be competing with the tiger, with more power. Also undercutting it almost 4-6 lakh.
*fingers crossed*
It seems you are tourer just in dreams because the driving posture is never comfortable for a tourer.
Wait don't we get optional pirelli tires on interceptor?
Would've loved the interceptor more if the exhausts weren't so wide at the rear
Earlier I was a RE hater , Now this bike made me it's fanboy
one of the most fantastic comparisons I had ever seen
Was sooo much in need for this comparison and review.. thank u
You could consider RR310 for this comparison..
It kind of had all the things these 3 have!
That'd still be a better pick over the 650 xD
@@Mototzigane lol
It's got the worst performance in the category though...
@@Mototzigane no
@@Mototzigane lol
Wish seats of Interceptor was like that of Triumph. It would have looked so damn good.
U can customize ... It looks dope
That's one fantastic review.. thanks guys.
I like the interceptor 650
It's so old school and so cool
Dream of riding on it someday
BTW the ad brought me here 🤗
test ride gt 650 you won't miss interceptor
@@divyanshushukla29 GT better than interceptor ? Why?
*Royal enfeild Being the XIAOMI OF AUTOMOBILES* 😂
Lol RE is an Indian company and a truly legend, baseless comparison dude 😏
One plus may be . xiaomi is the duke 390 because of its heating issues 😂
Xiaomis are Splendor and Activa 😂😂
Interceptor and Dukes are Oneplus of bikes 😁😁
with that price? no way. It can be iphone or one plus. Bajaj is being Xiaomi actually.
NS,RS n Dominar ooph😁
@@nismostrada9433 😂
Every one today has ktm bikes
To stand apart i will choose kawasaki
Re has 32 dealears in North East India. Hence you know my choice .
interceptor 650twins..
great fan of retro bikes
Autocar India make a video around 2Lakhs featuring R15 V3, new Duke 200 ABS, And jawa or RE.
Buy the Yamaha dude...... Always the best.... No abs..... So you should be good with braking
A really thorough and impartial review. I like the attention to detail and concise nature also. Kudos
I already bought the interceptor...
How is the ownership experience and maintenance? Any issues?
Sriram Shandilya I got mine 3 months back and I got to say, owning it has been a blessing.
Owner of 1988 Royal Enfield :-):-)
I bought Continental GT 650 after watching this😬
Probably the best bike video I have see ever. Open discussions were fab. It felt like a discussion inside my head.
Please compare Dominar 400 2019 vs interceptor 650
Interceptor 650 - less money but heavy.
Ninja 300 - more money but refinement.
Duke 390 - value for money hooligan but bone breaker.
Can’t explain in more simple words👍
I don’t just dislike RE but I hated them...! I still hate RE .. but intercepter wooed me ... it is the manly bike.. but I still hate rest of the RE ..!
You are not the only one who hates rest of the RE bikes and wooed at Interceptor
The interceptor looks even smaller than 350 classic ,it should look like a 650 ,looks like an Rx 100 and nobody who doesn't know about the bike would tell it's costlier and much more powerful than the classic 350
sumit kumar exactly bro. Its doesn't gives premium feel
Still rc 390 is the best in comparison of looks and speed i am very happy with my rc 390!
Mehhh
Good luck with your back pain
How different is interceptor to GT 650??
It would be great if u can make video between gt n interceptor.
N of course d milage test, since that's going to be juggle between performance n budget everyday.!
Loved the statement
KTM is a proper hooligan
Hooligans give a cheer 🍻
you have talked just a little about spares and maintenance. could you please tel us about spare cost and service interval of RE interceptor.
Service cost is 2000 to 2400 per service and spares cost is minimal too .... In that service cost too the majority is of the engine oil .... As its bigger engine and requires more engine oil
Interceptor 😍😍
If it's about the looks, bring the continental gt 650, RE on any day the best Indian road companion.. Nice video thou!
Old is gold.
interceptor is newest of the lot though
Royal Enfield Interceptor is for me 😊