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Honda CB600F Hornet vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Honda CB600F Hornet

Honda CB600F Hornet

ą§³700,000
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

ą§³500,000
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Honda CB600F Hornet vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Detailed Analysis

šŸļø Honda CB600F Hornet vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Honda CB600F Hornet and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

šŸ’° Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Honda CB600F Hornet is priced at 700,000 BDT while the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 costs 500,000 BDT. The Honda CB600F Hornet is 200,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

šŸ”§ Technical Specifications

The Honda CB600F Hornet features a N/Acc engine from Honda, making it a strong contender in the Street Bike category. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes with a N/Acc engine from Royal Enfield, positioning it well in the Cafe Racer segment.

āš” Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Honda vs Royal Enfield - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 700,000 BDT vs 500,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Street Bike vs Cafe Racer
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

šŸŽÆ Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Honda CB600F Hornet if you prefer Honda's engineering, Street Bike characteristics, and the 700,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if Royal Enfield's reputation, Cafe Racer features, and 500,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

šŸ† Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

šŸ’” Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Honda CB600F Hornet
ą§³700,000
VS
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
ą§³500,000

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
Air Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC
Engine Type
4-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-4
Air Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Wet Multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Wet Multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Honda
Royal Enfield
Brand
Honda
Royal Enfield
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Model
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Bike Name
Honda CB600F Hornet
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Model Year
1998
2025
Model Year
1998
2025
Category/Type
Street Bike
Cafe Racer
Category/Type
Street Bike
Cafe Racer
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Country of Origin
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Assembly Location
Japan
India
Status
Available (used)
Available in Bangladesh
Status
Available (used)
Available in Bangladesh
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Multiple (Red, Blue, Yellow, Black)
Colors Available
Blue, Black, Silver, Yellow
Multiple (Red, Blue, Yellow, Black)
Battery Type
Lead-acid
VRLA Lead Acid
Battery Type
Lead-acid
VRLA Lead Acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split
Split
Seat Type
Split
Split
Handle Type
Standard
Clip-on
Handle Type
Standard
Clip-on
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle
Frame Type
Steel backbone
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Twin Tube
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Twin Tube

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
599.0
647.95
Displacement (cc)
599.0
647.95
Maximum Power
N/A
47.45
Maximum Power
N/A
47.45
Maximum Torque
N/A
52.35
Maximum Torque
N/A
52.35
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
47.4 PS
Peak Power
102 HP (2007+), 95 HP (pre-2007)
47.4 PS
Number of Cylinders
4
2
Number of Cylinders
4
2
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Bore
65.0
78.0
Bore
65.0
78.0
Stroke
45.2
67.8
Stroke
45.2
67.8
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
78 mm x 67.8 mm
Bore x Stroke
65 x 45.2 mm (pre-2007), 67 x 42.5 mm (2007+)
78 mm x 67.8 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air Cooled
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor (pre-2007), EFI (2007+)
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Digital Spark Ignition
Ignition System
Digital transistorized
Digital Spark Ignition
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Inline Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke SOHC
Engine Layout
Inline-4
Inline Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke SOHC
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 20W50
Engine Oil Grade
10W-40
SAE 20W50
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
10000
Valve Adjustment Interval
24000
10000
Starting System
Electric
Electric Start
Starting System
Electric
Electric Start
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
0.21 HP/kg
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.51
0.21 HP/kg
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
BS6
Emission Standard
Euro 2/3 (varies by year)
BS6
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
No
Power Mode Indicator
No
No

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
2.5
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6
2.5
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
13.7
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0
13.7
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
15.0
25.0
Average Mileage
15.0
25.0
Mileage City
15
N/A
Mileage City
15
N/A
Mileage Highway
20
N/A
Mileage Highway
20
N/A
Load Capacity
180
180
Load Capacity
180
180
Battery Capacity
128.0
1212.0
Battery Capacity
128.0
1212.0
Range
270ā€“340 km (tank size dependent)
350ā€“400 km (approx.)
Range
270ā€“340 km (tank size dependent)
350ā€“400 km (approx.)
Range Indicator
No
No
Range Indicator
No
No
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
220226
212
Top Speed
220226
212
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
~3.5 seconds (approximate)
Acceleration (0-60)
~2.5 sec
~3.5 seconds (approximate)
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~6.5 seconds (approximate)
Acceleration (0-100)
~4.0 sec
~6.5 seconds (approximate)
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
6
6
Number of Gears
6
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-Speed Manual
Gear Ratios
6-speed
6-Speed Manual
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chain
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
20000
20000
Chain/Belt Life
20000
20000

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2055
2119
Overall Length
2055
2119
Overall Width
745
835
Overall Width
745
835
Overall Height
1070
1067
Overall Height
1070
1067
Wheelbase
1425
1398
Wheelbase
1425
1398
Ground Clearance
140
174
Ground Clearance
140
174
Seat Height
790
804
Seat Height
790
804
Step-up Seat Height
790ā€“800 mm
804 mm
Step-up Seat Height
790ā€“800 mm
804 mm
Kerb Weight
198.0
218.0
Kerb Weight
198.0
218.0
Gross Weight
198
218
Gross Weight
198
218
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
~3 kg
Battery Weight
2.5 kg
~3 kg

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Size
296.0
320.0
Front Brake Size
296.0
320.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
240.0
Rear Brake Size
220.0
240.0
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
Dual Channel
ABS Type
Optional (later models)
Dual Channel
Brake Pad Life
15000
15000
Brake Pad Life
15000
15000
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
40 m (from 80ā€“0 km/h)
Braking Distance
38.3 m (100 km/h to 0)
40 m (from 80ā€“0 km/h)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
41mm Telescopic forks
Telescopic Forks
Front Suspension Type
41mm Telescopic forks
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with Adjustable Preload
Rear Suspension Type
Monoshock preload adjustable
Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers with Adjustable Preload
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
41.0
Front Suspension Travel
120.0
41.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
41.0
Rear Suspension Travel
128.0
41.0
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Adjustable Controls
No
No
Climbing Ability
N/A
24 degrees
Climbing Ability
N/A
24 degrees

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
100/90-18
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
100/90-18
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
130/70-R18
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17
130/70-R18
Front Wheel Size
17
18
Front Wheel Size
17
18
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Varies
CEAT
Tyre Brand
Varies
CEAT
Tyre Life
20000
20000
Tyre Life
20000
20000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V
12 Ah
Battery Rating
12V
12 Ah
Battery Life
3
2
Battery Life
3
2
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Warranty
1 year
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
4000
20003000
Battery Replacement Cost
4000
20003000
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
Yes
USB Charging
No
Yes

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
No
Error Code Display
No
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Tail Light Type
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
Bulb
Tail Light Type
Bulb (pre-2007), LED (2007+)
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
DRL
No
No
DRL
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Analog-Digital
Display Type
Analog/Digital (varies by year)
Analog-Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Analog-Digital
Speedometer Type
Analog/Digital
Analog-Digital
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Analog-Digital
Odometer Type
Analog/Digital
Analog-Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog-Digital
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog-Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analog
Clock
Yes
Analog-Digital
Clock
Yes
Analog-Digital
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Bluetooth Features
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Riding Modes
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
No
Wind Protection
Minimal
No
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Mid-set
Mid
Footpeg Position
Mid-set
Mid
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
500000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
700000.00 BDT
500000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
500000.00 BDT
Regular Price
700000.00 BDT
500000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
4000050000
1500020000
Registration Cost
4000050000
1500020000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
1000015000
Insurance Cost
2000030000
1000015000
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Available through dealers
EMI Options
Available (importer-dependent)
Available through dealers
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
Authorized Royal Enfield Dealers
Distributor/Seller
Grey market importers
Authorized Royal Enfield Dealers
Service Cost
50008000
20003000
Service Cost
50008000
20003000
Running Cost
Medium
Moderate
Running Cost
Medium
Moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Good
Spare Parts Availability
Good (imported)
Good
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Service Intervals
5000
5000
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years / 20,000 km
Warranty Terms
N/A (used import)
2 years / 20,000 km
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