Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Review 2024 - Worth a Shot?

With the famous 648 cc parallel-twin powering the show, Alex tests the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 - and with a fairly budget price, is it a budget bike - or does it outperform its fairly modest spec sheet? It could be the perfect cruiser motorcycle for an A2 rider!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Shotgun 650 Price
01:16 What is it?
02:24 Engine & Riding
04:05 Handling & Suspension
05:00 Brakes
05:34 Is it too slow in a group?
06:33 Dash, Tripper Navigation
08:29 Mirrors & Comfort
09:18 Fuel Tank Range
10:02 Final Thoughts
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[@TerraMagnus]

I don’t know why most UK based riders would even think they want or need anything bigger than this. The whole country is basically a day ride. The roads are mostly slow. This is a perfect bike for it.

[@AaronW1971]

The US state Oregon is the same size as the UK

[@HMMRSTN1]

I traded my 2006 Triumph twin to this and as much as I loved that bike, I really haven't looked back. Clocked already 5000 kilometers in three months and enjoyed every second!

[@kyojima7190]

Some people see it ugly, some people see it beautiful, and I see a good upgrade for my HNTR 350 ~

[@BikerTorque]

How good do these look. Definitely another step up for RE

[@amitchodankar1989]

🤗

[@bearded_wolverine3503]

I'm taking my msf course in two weeks and I'm seriously considering this bike as my first bike. I LOVE they styling of this bike

[@VespaGTSiskiller]

I love the color of that red and white one

[@DarrenPitt-w6s]

Hi can I ask how tall you are, I'm consider the shotgun 650 and at 6’4 wondering if it will be a good size for me. Thanks.

[@nigelcb1300]

Not sure about the colour options compared to the super meteor but otherwise lovely, Sadly stopped riding now but I would have loved one these

[@paulsymonds820]

Did you clip the pegs around the bends? Great looking bike and good review.

[@BikeMatters]

A few times, yeah. Once the hero blobs are skimmed down you'll be alright! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@martineres5940]

mám šedivou a je super.

[@michellewilson8845]

Great looking bike, bit pricey though. Great videos good mix of riding shots and static shots

[@christopherpekel6096]

You seen the prices of the more expensive brands new models? Everything is going up a lot

[@davidcoleman4941]

Hi from Australia, I've owned a Super Meteor and found the seat painful on rides, in your opinion how does the Shotguns seat feel when compared to the Super Meteors.

[@ManishSingh-ic7bu]

It's uncomfortable due to suspension not seat It's a big issue with super meteor not sure about shotgun

[@drdoolittle5724]

I want to like it but to me a cruiser is a feet forward jobby! Any idea if feet forward controls will be available?

[@Rayraysplums]

You need the super meteor

[@donovandale7077]

I like the standard foot control position, they have forward controls on the super meteor version of this bike. Although, as forward controls go, they are pretty tame.

[@EveraldoBezerra]

These types of bikes always have a bunch of accessories from third-parties, so yeah, probably at some point someone is gonna start selling forward controls.

[@BikeMatters]

Super Meteor 650 would be the best bet - great bike, too.

[@markmueller8099]

I've had the same stencil white Shotgun since April. Unless you are a die hard "arse up/hands down" rider, you really wouldnt want more from a bike on todays UK roads. More than enough power and better handling than it really should be. My only criticism is that the tank range could possibly be a tad better. I think the Super Meteor has a slightly larger tank. I did look at the Super Meteor but didnt really like the forward pegs.

[@g_rr_tt]

would this be a bad choice for a 1st ever motorcycle?

[@BikeMatters]

As long as you're steady with the bike as you get to grips with it, this would make an ideal beginner's bike. Just be steady with the torque, it's surprising!

[@jamesnoonan7450]

Is it too heavy for a new pass, A2 rider ??

[@BikeMatters]

You'd soon get used to the weight, but just be extra steady when moving it around by hand - you'll be fine!

[@AZQ891]

You’ll notice the weight taking it on and off centre stand, especially with full tank. Found the easiest way to take it off, just by sitting on bike at rocking it back and forwards. (With side stand down for safety). Their is a knack to putting it on centre stand, which you do get used to.

[@drpancake4103]

Just that plastic headlight looks like tupaware

[@skaraborgcraft]

120 miles per tank is NOT little to no fuel.

[@BikeMatters]

Fair point, but it's not quite the consumption figure quoted by Enfield. I'd personally hope for more from a 650cc twin. But that's just me.

[@skaraborgcraft]

@@BikeMatters Fair comment, it sounds worse than my 1991 Honda 650 Revere v-twin, if so, so much for injection and low emissions.

[@deanletter335]

How many miles are on your test bike? Sometimes the fuel economy improves as the engine wears in. I have a BMW R1200 that consistently gets over 50 miles per gallon. I would expect more from a lighter bike.

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

Am I the only person who thinks dual exhausts look stupid on motorcycles? The bike is awesome, but those damn dual exhausts turn me off.

[@donovandale7077]

I like the look of dual exhaust, but I'm not a fan of how these splay out at an angle. I'm hoping that the dual exhausts on the classic version of this bike run out straight with the body line.

[@UltronX]

Ofc they look good but need to be properly aligned with the vehicle

[@EveraldoBezerra]

I'm with you in this. In Brazil there are some guys that sell a unified dual > one exaust for the INT650, which looks awesome. When I buy my sg650, that's probably the first thing I'm going to change. These dual exausts also weight a lot.

[@deanletter335]

Depends on the bike.

[@markdrummond7]

Don't confuse personal opinion with fact. Problem solved.

[@DarrenPitt-w6s]

Hi can I ask how tall you are, I'm consider the shotgun 650 and at 6’4 wondering if it will be a good size for me. Thanks.

[@BikeMatters]

I'm 6'3 with long legs, and fit quite comfortably on it, so I'd say you should be fine. Thanks!