Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 was launched in India on 15 January 2024, and it is currently available in 2 variants: Custom Shed and Custom Pro. The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 price in India starts at ₹3.94 lakh and goes up to ₹4.06 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 on road price generally falls between ₹4.39 lakh and ₹4.99 lakh, depending on the RTO, insurance, variant, and various other factors.

The Shotgun 650 is a Bobber-style machine that is powered by Royal Enfield’s 648cc, parallel-twin, air-oil-cooled engine. The engine of this Royal Enfield bike produces 47 PS at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm of torque at 5,650 rpm. The Shotgun 650 is built on the Super Meteor 650 platform, but it features several notable differences. These include different wheel sizes, a new fuel tank, and a higher seat height compared to the Super Meteor.

Shotgun 650 Specs

• As per Royal Enfield, the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 mileage is 22 kpl under ideal road and environmental conditions.
• The Shotgun 650 seat height is 795 mm, which makes it very approachable. However, it is much higher than the Super Meteor 650’s ultra-low 740 mm seat height.
• The Shotgun 650 weight is 240 kg (kerb, with 90% fuel + oil). It is the second heaviest motorcycle in the Royal Enfield 650 lineup after the Classic 650.
• While RE has not published an official top speed figure, the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 top speed is reported to fall between 160 kph and 170 kph in real-world riding conditions, as per various owners.
• The Shotgun 650 ground clearance is just 140 mm. Therefore, you need to be cautious over large speed breakers and uneven roads, especially with a pillion or luggage.
• The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 fuel tank capacity is 13.8 litres. Though it is slightly smaller than the Super Meteor 650, it is adequate for highway cruising.
• The Shotgun 650 accessories catalogue includes factory options such as alternate seats, luggage racks, mirrors, engine guards, and custom-focused cosmetic parts.

Shotgun 650 Competitors

This Royal Enfield bike rivals motorcycles like the Kawasaki Eliminator, BSA Gold Star 650, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, etc.