Harley Davidson Street 750 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor

• Table of Contents
• 1. HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
• 2. DETAILED SPECS COMPARISON: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
• 3. SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
• 4. DESIGN: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
• 4.1 Design: Harley Davidson Street 750
• 4.2 Design: Royal Enfield Interceptor
• 5. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
• 5.1 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Street 750
• 5.2 Engine & Performance: Royal Enfield Interceptor
• 6. COMFORT & ERGONOMICS: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
• 6.1 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street 750
• 6.2 Comfort & Ergonomics: Royal Enfield Interceptor
• 7. TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
• 8. PROS & CONS: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
• 8.1 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Street 750
• 8.2 Pros & Cons: Royal Enfield Interceptor
• 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 9.1 Which is a better beginner motorcycle: the Royal Enfield Interceptor or the Harley Street 750?
• 9.2 What are the common problems with Royal Enfield Interceptor?
• 9.3 Why was Street 750 discontinued?
• 9.4 What are the main differences between the Royal Enfield Interceptor and the Harley Street 750?
• 10. TAKEAWAY

1. HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR

The Harley Street 750 was first launched in 2014, being one of the first lightweight entry-level Harley cruisers. The Harley Street series included two variants: the STREET 500 and the STREET 750. Unlike other Harley series, the Street models have smaller engines, cheaper, weigh less, and have a unique riding style. Being a cruiser, it has a slightly more aggressive riding position. Both  Street models have similar designs and ergonomics, with the main differences between these two being their engine sizes and performance.

The Royal Enfield Interceptor is a British motorcycle launched in the 1960s and remained in production until 1970. The Interceptor 650 was revived in 2018 and has since remained in production. It has a 650 cc engine and is capable of producing high torque at higher rpm. Since 2018, the Interceptor has not undergone many changes. However, even the newer Interceptor models still retain the style of the older Interceptor models.

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2. DETAILED SPECS COMPARISON: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR

	Harley Davidson	Royal Enfield
BASIC INFORMATION
Year	2020	2022
Model	Street 750	Interceptor
Motorcycle Type	Cruiser	Retro Cruiser
Base Price	$7,599	$6,149
Colors	Barracuda Silver Deluxe, Vivid Black, Vivid Black Deluxe, Black Denim, and Performance Orange	Canyon Red, Ventura Blue, Orange Crush, Downtown Drag, Baker Express, Sunset Strip, and Mark 2
ENGINE & SYSTEMS
Displacement	45.7 cu in (750 cc)	39.5 cu in (648 cc)
Engine Type	Revolution X, V-Twin	Parallel-twin
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Air/oil-cooled
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	9.5:1
Stroke	66 mm (2.6 in)	67.8 mm (2.67 in)
Bore	85 mm (3.34 in)	78 mm (3.07 in)
Cylinders	Two	Two
Drive Train	Belt	Chain
Transmission	Six-Speed	Six-speed
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate	Slip and assist
Starter	Electric	Electric
Exhaust	Two-into-One	Two-into-Two
Fuel Delivery System	Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection	Bosch Fuel Injection
PERFORMANCE & CAPACITY
Horsepower	53 hp	47 hp
Torque	43.5 ft-lbs (59 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm	38 ft-lbs (52 Nm) @ 5,250 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	3.5 gal (13.2 L)	3.6 gal (13.7 L)
Mileage	58 MPG (24.9 km/l)	70.5 MPG (29.9 km/l)
Oil Capacity	3.2 quarts (3.1 L)	4.22 quarts (4 L)
DIMENSIONS
Trail	115.062 mm (4.53 in)	106 mm (4.173 in)
Rake	32o	27.5o
Seat Height	652.78 mm (25.7 in)	804 mm (31.65 in)
Wheelbase	1,520 mm (59.84 in)	1,400 mm (55.12 in)
Weight	514 lbs (233 kg)	445.3 lbs (202 kg)
Ground Clearance	144.78 mm (5.7 in)	174 mm (6.85 in)
Length	2,215 mm (87.2 in)	2,122 mm (83.5 in)

3. SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR

Key Similarities	Key Differences
Both motorcycles have a passenger SEAT	Street 750 has a V-Twin engine, while the Interceptor has a parallel-twin engine
Both motorcycles have a single-disc brake at the front and rear	The Street 750 has a small fairing at the front, while the Interceptor has no fairing
Both motorcycles have mid-mounted footrests	The Interceptor has a two-into-two exhaust system, while Street 750 has a two-into-once exhaust system
Both motorcycles have chopped fenders	The Street 750 has a fuel cap at the side of the fuel tank, while the Interceptor has a fuel cap at the center of the fuel tank
Both motorcycles have matte black side panels	The Interceptor has a dual dial speedometer, while the Street 750 has a single dial speedometer
Both motorcycles have license plates below the tail light	The Street 750 is a cruiser, while the Interceptor is a retro cruiser
Both motorcycles have the same handlebar position	The Interceptor has pre-installed crash bars, while the Street 750 has no crash bars
	The Interceptor weighs less than the Street 750
	The Street 750 has a liquid-cooled engine, while the Interceptor has an air/oil-cooled engine
	The Interceptor has a chain drive train system, while the Street 750 has a belt drive train system

4. DESIGN: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR

4.1 Design: Harley Davidson Street 750

The HARLEY STREET 750 has a matte black design except for the fuel tank and fenders, the only colored parts. It has a small fairing at the front and a two-into-one exhaust covered in a matte black finish. The Harley Street 750 has wide tires with black cast wheel rims which offer good stability. At the rear, it has dual adjustable shocks with a wheel travel of 3.5 in (94 mm), a single disc brake, and a tire size of 140/75 R15. At the front, it has dual non-adjustable shock with a 37 mm fork with a wheel travel of 5.5 in (140 mm), a single disc brake, and a tire size of 100/80 R17. The Harley Street 750 has a pre-installed passenger seat but does not have pre-installed CRASH BARS, SADDLEBAGS, or SISSY BARS.

4.2 Design: Royal Enfield Interceptor

The ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR is a retro cruiser with a flat seat big enough for both the rider and the passenger. It is covered with both chrome and matte black finishes. The Royal Enfield Interceptor has chopped fenders with a matte black finish, with the fuel tank being the only colored part. It has a two-into-two exhaust system with a chrome finish. At the front, the Royal Enfield Interceptor has dual non-adjustable shocks with a 41 mm fork and wheel travel of 4.3 in (110 mm). At the rear, it has dual pre-load adjustable shocks with a wheel travel of 3.4 in (88 mm). At the front, the Royal Enfield Interceptor has a single 320 mm disc brake with a tire size of 100/90-18. At the rear, it has a 240 mm disc brake with a tire size of 130/70-18. Like other retro cruisers, the Interceptor also does not have any pre-installed LUGGAGE BAGS or saddlebags, but it does have crash bars installed for better safety.

5. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR

5.1 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Street 750

The Harley Street 750 has a 45.7 cu in (749 cc) liquid-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin engine. It has a stroke size of 66 mm (2.6 in) and a bore size of 85 mm (3.34 in), which helps deliver a maximum horsepower of 53 hp and a peak torque of 59 Nm (43.5 ft-lbs) @ 4,000 rpm. The Harley Street 750 has a six-speed transmission system that operates on a low-maintenance belt drive train. It has a 3.5 gal (13.2 L) fuel tank capacity, equipped with a Mikuni single port fuel injection system with a mileage of 58 MPG (24.9 km/l).

5.2 Engine & Performance: Royal Enfield Interceptor

The Royal Enfield Interceptor has a 39.5 cu in (648 cc) air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, parallel-twin engine. With a bore size of 78 mm (3.07 in) and stroke size of 67.8 mm (2.67 in), the Interceptor can deliver a peak torque of 52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm and a maximum horsepower of 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission system that operates on an efficient chain drive train system. The Royal Enfield Interceptor has a fuel tank capacity of 3.6 gal (13.47 L) and is equipped with a Bosch fuel injection system with a fuel mileage of 70.5 MPG (29.9 km/l).

6. COMFORT & ERGONOMICS: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR

6.1 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street 750

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The Harley Street 750 is a cruiser with a seat height of 652.78 mm (25.7 in), a wheelbase of 1,520 mm (59.84 in), and an overall length of 2,215 mm (87.2 in). With a ground clearance of 144.78 mm (5.7 in), a rake angle of 32^o, and a trail size of 115.06 mm (4.53 in), the Street 750 has a relaxed riding position for all riders.

6.2 Comfort & Ergonomics: Royal Enfield Interceptor

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The Royal Enfield Interceptor has wide-braced handlebars that offer a comfortable and commanding riding position with good visibility. This vehicle has a low seat height of 804 mm (31.65 in), mid-mounted foot pegs with a wheelbase of 1,400 mm (55.12 in), a trail size of 106 mm (4.173 in), and a rake angle of 〖27.5〗^o.

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7. TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR

FEATURES	HARLEY STREET 750	ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR
ABS	Optional	Retro Cruiser
Instrument Cluster	Handlebar-mounted	Handlebar-mounted
Clock	X	X
Engine Kill Switch	✔	✔
Speedometer	✔	✔
Odometer	✔	✔
Tachometer	X	X
Gear Indicator	X	X
Fuel Gauge	✔	✔
Fuel Warning Indicator	✔	X
Low Battery Indicator	X	X
Low Oil Indicator	✔	X
Slip & Assist Clutch	X	X

8. PROS & CONS: HARLEY STREET 750 VS ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR

8.1 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Street 750

HARLEY STREET 750 PROS	HARLEY STREET 750 CONS
Good ground clearance	Slightly low fuel economy
Cheap price	Slightly hard brakes
Easy to handle	Discontinued
Entry-level motorcycle	Uncomfortable for heavyweight riders
ABS is included (Optional)
Bigger engine size
Lightweight
Comfortable seat

8.2 Pros & Cons: Royal Enfield Interceptor

ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR PROS	ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTORS CONS
Suitable for all riders	No riding modes
Reasonable price	No luggage bags
Comfortable riding position	Heavy for a Retro Cruiser motorcycle
ABS is included (Retro Cruiser)
Beginner level motorcycle
Good suspension
Ideal seat height
Responsive throttle
Good fuel mileage

9. FAQ

9.1 Which is a better beginner motorcycle: the Royal Enfield Interceptor or the Harley Street 750?

Of the two motorcycles, theRoyal Enfield Interceptor is the better beginner motorcycle due to being lightweight, cheaper, easier to handle, has a confident riding position, and has a smaller engine than the Street 750 that manages to deliver a decent amount of torque and horsepower.

9.2 What are the common problems with Royal Enfield Interceptor?

The most common problem with the Royal Enfield Interceptor is the tall height of the exhaust and footrests. This results in an uncomfortable seating position due to the lack of a heat shield on the exhaust. Another issue was that the fuel gauge occasionally showed incorrect readings, though this has only been observed in older Interceptor models. The Royal Enfield Interceptor is covered with a chrome finish which rusts quickly and needs to be cleaned regularly to ensure longevity.

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9.3 Why was Street 750 discontinued?

The Harley Street 750 sadly did not sell well due to many customers disliking its design and riding style, resulting in a lot of negative criticisms regarding its riding style.

9.4 What are the main differences between the Royal Enfield Interceptor and the Harley Street 750?

The Royal Enfield Interceptor is a retro cruiser with a standard riding position, while Street 750 is a cruiser with a unique riding position. The Street 750 weighs heavier than the Interceptor and also has a bigger engine capable of more horsepower and torque. The Interceptor has a parallel-twin engine, while the Street 750 has a V-Twin engine. Moreover, Street 750 has a belt drive train, while the Interceptor has a chain drive train system. Street 750 has a two-into-one exhaust system, while the Interceptor has a two-into-two exhaust system. The Interceptor is also cheaper than the Street 750. Lastly, Street 750 has been discontinued, while the Interceptor is still in production.

10. TAKEAWAY

Though both are lightweight motorcycles, the Street 750 is a cruiser and the Interceptor is a retro cruiser. The Interceptor can deliver peak torque at higher rpm while the Street 750 is capable of producing higher torque at lower rpm. Because of this, the Interceptor produces fewer vibrations at higher rpm and speed than the Street 750. The Interceptor also does not come with pre-installed saddlebags or sissy bars, though it does have crash bars, contributing to the Interceptor weighing slightly more than other retro cruisers. On the other hand, the Street 750 produces more vibrations at higher rpm and speed and does not come with pre-installed saddlebags, CRASH BARS, SISSY BARS, or other luggage bags.