2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Full Review!

[@nifty_biscuit]

Everytime I decide what RE I want, they come out with a cooler one in 6 months bruh

[@nemesiszz]

they follow a launch policy, a new/updated bike every quarter.

[@matt59fire]

I got the super meteor 650 and I love it

[@percentbigfoot]

​@@HarrisonFjord-n3vsame old same old yet they are loved by many, if you don't want it. Just move on. Everyone knows, this has the same engine. They improved the 400 series engine they will get to 650's too. Until then you might want to look at other bikes. This isn't any rant or hate but just got tired seeing the same comments.

[@MegaVistaman]

@@HarrisonFjord-n3v tats true but they don’t hide tat.

[@orindamn4475]

Having never owned an RE and waiting for the perfect one. I think I am done waiting and gonna get this.. YOLO

[@leemoreno7435]

Was in San Diego a few weeks ago. I was surprised at dinner when my Marine brothers started talking about RE. These dudes are hardcore Adventure Bike dudes who've been all over the world. I guess I'm not the only one interested...

[@moonbot7613]

Man I love Royal Enfield bikes.

[@cezarmartins3489]

Classic 350 owner here. That's a Classic 650 if I ever seen one.

[@kruzerblade4740]

An actual classic 650 is coming soon too tho

[@burnttoast9890]

Classic 650 is almost ready to launch

[@nifty_biscuit]

I almost wonder it this "Shotgun" is meant to be the Bullet 650. The bullet was also very customizable, no?

[@srileo]

Thats hardly a classic 650. Really waiting to see how the new classic turns out to be.

[@LOVEMAHAJAN1]

Closer to Bullet 350 IMO. The naming is also related.

[@Chris-xc9jr]

I do have one and I love it!! Got it because I wanted some kind of cruiser bike but still wanted to sit aggressive enough to get around corners without any problems. And that's exactly what this bike is!! I love to cruise it and just let the World around me appear like a good place but if I want to go fast and ride a little more sporty I CAN. Overall that thing just leads to me not being able to stop smilling while I'm having a ride. AND IT LOOKS AMAZING TO!

[@artiecisneros4691]

On Nov 4th I test rode the Super Meteor here in San Diego and put a deposit on one even though the rear shocks almost killed my back. After a few weeks of thinking about it I changed my mind and put a deposit on the blacked-out Int 650 and should be here sometime next month (February) God willing. As far as the Shotgun it is really a strange looking bike, they should have put a Tach instead of the tripper. Thanks for sharing. 😎

[@rohithneeraje5247]

WE WANNA SEE YAMMIE IN A BLOOPERS FOR TRYNA POP THE FRONT WHEEL XD

[@krancan25]

There has to be a video record of that :)

[@jauken83]

Bought a Scram 411 a little over a year ago, and I think the SG650 is going to be next.

[@roughkiller9387]

Lmao get a zx4rr over that slow as shit re Hell Even a ninja 400 will leave that hunk of metal in dust

[@ajithrshet8250]

​@@roughkiller9387 Not everyone wants a crotch rocket. Don't push your choices onto others

[@roughkiller9387]

@@ajithrshet8250 you're Just scared to go fast boy grow a pair

[@ballshurt69]

@@roughkiller9387 u do realize ninjas are sportsbikes and re isnt, its like saying get a lamborghini instead of a slow bentley

[@roughkiller9387]

@@ballshurt69 u do realize ninjas are fast af right?

[@Makul-rt4sz]

Ergonomics on this bike are superb for comfort and no back pain..suspension could be a little softer but other then that the bike is nearly perfect

[@notyourpgainstructor5139]

cant wait to buy a bike this year. lots of thanks for your videos, getting a z650 since i didnt really fit on the 400 bikes.

[@DiogenesOfCa]

At 3:58, that could have been bad.

[@Pottan23]

Saw that as well and had to check if anyone else mentioned it, really dumb line to take in a blind turn

[@irishtrash5]

6:13 is the exact spot I had my accident a few years ago, before I won the bike, where my leg got pinned and shattered my tib/fib!

[@adam346]

This vs the Honda CL 500? I realize the CL 500 is more scrambler-ish but I get similar vibes... Granted the Shotgun is a far prettier bike but I get the feeling I would be happy on both.

[@MadM0nkey]

Just so you know, RE is expected to launch a 650 scrambler as well but it might take a while

[@fidgetwidget9116]

@@MadM0nkeymeh can’t go wrong with neither

[@spitfirefrench]

Love my interceptor and with a new open exhaust, new intake filter and fuel manager - it’s got a bit more kick

[@ksh19]

so this is basically an Interceptor with better riding stance and less backpain for tall riders

[@ksh19]

@@michaelmurdock4607 I myself liked this approach, cuz Interceptor hurts my back.

[@Makul-rt4sz]

Exactly..I bought it cause I pain my back on most bikes and this one felt like it won't give me those issues when I tried it on..now few weeks later I can confirm that I dont have any back issues on it(wich is rare for me)..I liked interceptor for years but just couldnt pull the trigger because of ergonomics

[@BudoReflex]

Ridden both the interceptor and continental, neither really had what I want. Love the engine though. Predictable, lovely sound. This one has potential. Hopefully has that something I am looking for. Certainly has the looks,

[@carpathiandevil]

Out of curiosity, what was in about the INT650 you didn't like? I currently have an INT650 and I kind of feel the same. I've added grips, motone up and back bar risers and a better RE Touring seat and it's definitely better but still doesn't hit that spot for me that feels perfect. It's kind of a starter bike for me, and I'm not sure what to get next. I really like the Triumph Bobbers looks and feels great to sit on as well but I want to be able to ride for a couple hours without being too uncomfortable. I recently rode my friends Kawasaki Klr650 adv bike and love the overall comfort but don't really like adv looks. It does have me looking at the yamaha tenere 700 though.

[@GoofusPlays]

Enfield is doing a great service for riders by introducing solid bikes at a reasonably price point. I think this is how we get more people into the sport, especially young people who can't afford to drop 10 or 20 thousand bucks on a bike

[@jashsylde8136]

wat I would do is get it looking like the concept shown. That muscular and angled silver head, bold wheel covers, custom paint job matching the concept. As far as I see, this bike's a blank canvas.

[@ivindominic3606]

the price of the this color scheme in indian market is $4500,other color schemes have similar prices except for the plain black which is slightly cheaper.ya its probably gonna cost half of triumph bobber and indian bobber

[@er404]

Ceat tyre is pronounced like, "Si" (how you pronounce in Spanish) and "at" (like how to say it in english), these are good for Indian roads, maybe for US tarmac roads, you might want to upgrade.

[@ohherewegoagain]

Seeat

[@vikasbiliye5023]

Aaah ceat, here we go again

[@MrPatspp]

I'll rather wait for the Classic 650 or go for the Continental 650

[@emmanueledallavecchia8516]

I have a meteor 350. It’s my first bike and I love it. The shotgun could very well be my next in some time! I think it’s a better evolution (to the meteor) than the super meteor

[@oozlefinchoozlefinch1376]

I am pushing 68, I rode in my 20’s (Honda Hawk 400 and BMW R65) then got married, had kids, the bikes went away. Divorced, retired and moved to Mexico, second childhood kicked in, and now have a Royal Enfield Himalayan, ideal around town and in the country, but looking for something with more horsepower for the highway. I test road an Interceptor (it was not a good fit for me) and then a Shotgun 650. The SG 650 fit quite well, I was impressed, the suspension is a little stiff for the roads here in Mexico and we have “topes” or speed bumps all over the place that you have to deal with. I am not sure how much adjustment the rear suspension has in it, or what can be done to soften it. That is something I need to look into. I agree with what another guy said, " they should have put a Tach instead of the tripper".

[@GunCollector007]

Enfield is just killing it

[@BUGBYTE_]

What bothers me most is the gages. Either have 2 equal dials or center a single dial... The esthetics matter most in cruiser/cafe bikes. Now let's talk about pricing if this gets too expensive you can get a used/like new Triumph or even a new Guzzi. They gotta keep it under 7k

[@triumphthunderbird1]

The best ever RE! Great platform at a great price to play around with. Great review!

[@frankmericle7379]

Would like to see a ride and review of a Harley Davidson Fatboy I know you are not a Harley fan but I'm curious is see what you think of the newer version as I have a older one

[@BMRTV]

10:50 Is a way to attach some leather saddle bags, I bet this things could do some short touring. Looks like a great machine.

[@kevinmcdonald6446]

An intelligent, informed, objective and useful review.

[@davidgearardo1788]

Pretty amazing that it has a 3 year unlimited warranty WITH roadside assistance included, idk if that is product confidence or foreshadowing I’m leaning towards the former.

[@stevetaylor9265]

I wish they made a classic with the 650 motor. I would buy one today.

[@Rogue997]

It’s on the way……will launch in 2025 I have seen some spy shots from india, looks good.

[@funnyman7071fun]

Start watching this channel a few months back when I decided to buy my first motorcycle and when Royal announced the shotgun 650, I was really hoping you guys do a video on this bike. I'm super excited to have watched it eve. Thought im getting a classic 350 tbis weekend. I do plan on upgrading to the shotgun in a few year when they get the kinks out and i got the money to upgrade

[@lancerbiker5263]

Nice practical review. I was curious about handling and ride quality when riding aggressively. You nailed it. It seems RE struggles with suspension. They solved the front by using another manufacturer, but rear remains a thorn in their side on most models. I'm still on the fence, but am looking forward to the upcoming season with my 2021 fireball 350. Cheers 😎

[@markymarknj]

If you need to change out the rear suspension, I'm sure Hitchcock's Motorcycles in the UK can help! They have everything RE, and they carry a nice line of Hagon shocks. I was thinking of getting a pair for my Meteor 350. I like my bike, but the rear shocks could use some improvement. Maybe a pair of Hagons from Hitchcocks' will help... :)

[@aehmerchant]

Now I feel like turning in my Intercepter for this

[@soumyamaitra6132]

the "Full Review" is as decisive as dedicating a particular genre to this bike.

[@DrewTurney]

I have been waiting for this video. I really want a shotgun 650

[@stevef8065]

I totally love all that Royal Enfield is doing!

[@ethanmead4275]

Yam when are you going to review the sport chief Indian came out with?

[@MrEye4get]

A very interesting motorcycle especially at its price. I purchased a Triumph Bobber (in THailand) and after adding some Triumph accessories, the price was close to $20,000!

[@svaralen]

Lovely bike, do you think it Is beginner friendly as the first bike? Any bad vibrations or heat from the engine? And do you know to max load weight? Thanx ✌️

[@svaralen]

@@michaelmurdock4607 Thank you so much, looking forward to see it and test drive 👍

[@Dangerwiggles]

Please do a video covering Royal Enfield build train race later this year 👀

[@sunnyyadav-yx7ry]

The name of the model defines the characteristic of this beautiful motorcycle.

[@jimmarshall807]

How does it compare to the Guzzi V7 you rode a few months back?

[@leonidjoseph5483]

Interceptor or shotgun. If looking for a Practical easy to ride bike with good suspension.

[@Thechist781]

Plain beginners can pop a wheelie from a 60 cc delivery scooter. I don’t know how they do it but they can involuntarily 😊

[@poprin5194]

If the rear suspension is on the lowest preload it does pogo, even if you are a light rider. Both the Super Meteor and the Shotgun need 2 clicks of preload on the rear shocks as a base point for any rider. The stock 0 preload setting would only work for skeletons... its an odd choice.

[@williewasahippie]

I think my used, often maligned or praised (depending who you are), Suzuki S40 Boulevard was a better buy ($1500) for my first bike than paying over $6K (with dealer fees, etc.) for a new Royal Enfield Meteor several years ago. I do like the old school look of the RE line, however. My dad used to race BSAs back in the day & some RE bikes have that look.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Yeah, used is pretty much the way to go if you’re just getting into riding. It’s a cheaper outlay, so you can spend money on a good helmet & proper protective equipment plus, if you find out in 4-5 months that riding just isn’t your thing, you haven’t sunk 8-15,000 dollars into the whole deal. If you do enjoy it, you’ll also have some riding time under your belt & should have a better idea of what types of bikes you may like when you do decide to get a new (or newer used) motorcycle. I know it’s hard for many people to delay gratification (I’m one of them, for sure), but getting a cheap, used entry bike would be my recommendation to new riders 99.9% of the time.

[@williewasahippie]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 100% agree and I did all those those things. I used the extra money I had saved to pay for all my riding gear and also for my MSF course fees. After three months, I bought a New 2022 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT. Since then, I've modded it a bit, including flashing the ECU. :)

[@phantomnus]

When is RE coming out with that 650 Scrambler? Sherpa or Bear I think

[@morrisminor56]

in the UK price is less than £7000.

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

My favorite color for this bike!

[@1969cmp]

The 'blackout' makes sense as the shiny engined RE lose its shine fairly quickly.

[@mruniverse5704]

Hi bro. Could You tell me is it able to instal forward pegs on this bike just like on SM?

[@michaelreid2329]

It looks like the exhaust differs from those on the Super Meteor and I'm wondering if the final baffle pipe can be removed?

[@diggy-d8w]

The Old becomes the New just like in fashions..... I had a Kz1000 which at the time was a bad arsed bike & this reminds me of it. Whatever style of bike you wanna call it we've got the New Stuff looking a lot like the older stuff. This is what bikes used to look like, back in the day.... lmao, I kinda like this? peace

[@diggy-d8w]

IF this is intended for a marketplace of parts/upgrades I hope they got all the aftermarket crap ready to see b/c they're really going against the Suzuki SV650 which has plenty of "stuff" you can add to her? I think they're looking at a Cafe Commuter type bike but I'd grab the trusty SV650 to fill that need. I know they have the aftermarket stuff & it goes dual sport which I don't see this one ever doing. You could try but Yammie's scraping this one on curves. peace

[@sokikrong2649]

I feel the same about the styling of the bike 👍

[@johnhalo-ug4go]

Yammie! yammie! the aprilia Rs457 is out, and you really gotta review it, im thinking of buying it as a beginner bike so please check it out as soon as you can.

[@rbattson7171]

Yeah, noobs is right, that concept show bike was nice, however, most don't end up being made! But if they did, with say, an 850 engine, yeah, I would lay some money down. Anyway, back to the shotgun, yeah a little conservative, but the market will be bigger, overall with the rear seat discarded, it's a handsome bike, I have a royal enfield classic 350 signals desert sand bike so and a trident 660, so can't stretch to 3 bikes, sadly, but one for the future, nice bike, thanks for the video. 👍

[@luke1463]

Very rarely, but just sometimes you need to feel sorry for HD: for years they get lambasted for calling the 883 a “sports” ter when it’s too heavy too slow old tech. They kill it, for a contemporary motorcycle and 2 minutes later RE bring out a 240kg, 46hp, air cooled imitation and people can’t stop gushing about how sporty it is….

[@aidens04]

Haven't watched a YN video in a while. I have a question. Where's the hair come from??

[@AboGalyun]

Costs around 12500$ where i live, so its better to add a bit and get an iron 883

[@Win7ermu7e]

The blue bike in the intro is really good looking. Needs 50 more hp tho. Also "pretty bone stock'". C'mon Yam.

[@Kaleb.R]

Is there a mount for my shotgun?

[@percentbigfoot]

Haha that would be cool 😁

[@mayurnayudu3376]

One thing also to love about RE are the names . Cool names to the bikes. Not something like xxxvvcfsfgxfqq111233 shit like others . Shotgun is 🔥

[@tsukemonomitch5679]

Soooooo yammie, this or the vulcan?

[@PoweredEvents]

Looks awesome!

[@slowg8701]

I thought the frame was shorter on this model than the super meteor.

[@junimeme5626]

Really curious how this compares to the Interceptor

[@marshallbaldwin5060]

Im low key waiting for them to release a possible 650 Bullet 🥵

[@meesho2012isdead]

Dude at 4 mins, almost died.

[@abngraphics123]

Are royal Enfield bikes reliable as honda? ....pls reply

[@garyives1218]

It looks like it sits relatively low but perhaps due to the saddle width I'm on the balls of my feet while "stopped" (sat in showroom) just as with my INT. There wasn't a Super Meteor I could compare with. I was thinking I'd be able to flat foot with this bike given its appearance.

[@williammiller1732]

It' the 650 line is the new cheaper alternative to the real Harley sporty and kudos to re for using hd business model .take 1 platform change it a little rebadge it sell more bikes

[@edwardkeeter762]

Yammie, one question for you that I can't find anywhere else: Is the Super Meteor 650/Shotgun 650 a bike that can handle cruising at 85MPH for long periods, or would that pace be over-working the engine?

[@easy8077]

If it has the same transmission as the continental - yes, if it hasn't - maybe. On such a platform I'd question rather if it's comfortable tho with that speed for long rides

[@randombully3798]

Above 90mph it will struggle. So 85 is safe.

[@markusthedrummer8143]

Whoa that blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MadM0nkey]

I definitely see this as more useful than the super meteor ... Got its flair without the inconvenience that comes with..

[@chromewarnock9681]

glad people like it but i dont i dont like that they are using 650 on all the bikes and are not making a proper mid torque cruiser engine they could use their 350s and and make 700cc twin undersqure engine

[@NeverB_Gameover]

Congratulations on beating cancer Yammie🎉

[@tomreece1058]

I am beginning to think it might be Royal Enfield that is doing the most to save/resurrect motorcycling.

[@Drift_shrimp]

Please review new husqies.

[@markoelcubano]

Which of the two bikes is best? Meteor 650 or this one?

[@Renzu-ZG_The_Chattino_Sailor]

Depends on where you want to place your feet in general.

[@thebestevertherewas]

wait 3 months, and get a Classic 650

[@everettblue146]

Why didn’t they put a tach, dealbreaker for a bike like this

[@ShampooSupernova]

A downside for me is the colour / graphics. They're honkin'.

[@djrichylaurence8991]

They should've made it a v twin 750 to compete with the baby HD

[@oskary2833]

HD is a failing brand, why would you imitate a clown brand?

[@Pottan23]

Harley is collapsing because people can't afford/don't want to shell out 15k for a plaything (yes, motorcycles are playthings compared to the utility of a car). Royal Enfield is chasing the asian market and younger riders and you need cheaper bikes to do it.

[@cyclone411]

An entirely different engine style that RE has never built would be a massive engineering investment for nothing. Triumph doesn’t make a V-twin, not should they. There are plenty of options on a Japanese bikes for V-twin if you want that.

[@highspeedboom]

Slow low powered twin. I like my RE 650 Interceptor but RE needs to Improve their lineup with something at 900cc to 1100cc

[@XanderKage9999]

🧐 A SPLENDID , INFORMATIVE AND GREAT REVIEW 👍🏽 SIR . WELL DONE . I AGREE WITH THE POINT THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE USED THE CONCEPT DESIGN THAT YOU SHOWED FROM THEIR SHOWCASE IT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL .

[@natebienne6737]

I recently test drove the INT 650 and realized why you guys said royal enfields are “bad bikes”. Had pretty bad feel on clutch, brakes, gearbox and ergos like the foot pegs. 😢I was quite disappointed

[@JasonSmith-dw3vp]

Agree with the slightly uninspiring looks

[@user-so2xo4tn4c]

that is a cool bike

[@canuck81]

That rear fender just looks odd

[@travismaddox2393]

Can we just have the Enduro now please😊

[@kriskrysler]

I think the guy in front of this rider is Sarge ! Sagar Sheldekar

[@chrispekel5709]

Did Yammie get a hair transplant? What's going on, I am so confused

[@rudrasingh883]

basically a bobberfied sm 650

[@cruze86]

It will definitely be under super meteor (price) as rumours say.

[@nitinravi8400]

Try reviewing the TVS Apache RTR 310. It is based on the BMW G310 R. I had a chance to test drive it. It was pretty good.

[@mohammedabdulrahman5401]

As an Indian expat Im so dissapointed in this bike. I agree to all of what you said about it... Its plain boring, with an identity crisis . I thought id get this one cuz of the concept but have changed my mind time to wait for the next pos RE ig.. .What actually surprised me is that it looked small while you riding it. not a good look tbh

[@DaHobbyGoblin]

Still a good starter option for ppl that don't want a Rebel and don't have the $$ for fancier bikes imo

[@himonsonowal3269]

Remember the time when YammieNoob was a hardcore RE hater?!😂

[@techunboxingpro3295]

seat tyres❌ Ceat tyres ✔️ Edit: 0:56

[@nanzansarcade]

Lol 😂

[@techunboxingpro3295]

@@nanzansarcade he needs to join some pronunciation classes🤗just saying

[@nanzansarcade]

@@techunboxingpro3295 potato potato. Tomato tomato. I think u get what I m trying to convey

[@Imarida2]

Those RE checks seem to be clearing.

[@MichaelHorseman-ho5pb]

Opinion on 89 PC 800