Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Interceptor 650: Which RE Is Right For You?

Two very different Royal Enfields at similar prices. The Himalayan 450 is an adventure bike; the Interceptor 650 is a classic roadster. We compare them.

The Himalayan 450 is a liquid-cooled adventure bike built for trails and touring. The Interceptor 650 is a parallel-twin classic roadster built for cruising.

- Himalayan 450: 452cc liquid-cooled, 39.5 bhp, 40 Nm - Interceptor 650: 648cc air-oil cooled, 47 bhp, 52 Nm

- Himalayan 450: Upright adventure stance, wide bars, standing capable - Interceptor 650: Relaxed classic stance, mid-set pegs, neutral

Himalayan 450 if: You ride on bad roads, do adventure touring, want off-road capability.

Interceptor 650 if: You ride mostly on highways, want a classic look, prefer relaxed cruising.