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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[HMMRSTN]

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!

[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.

[kyojima]

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

[calligraphy_by_jude]

I bought a Shotgun a few days ago. Its ergonomics are perfect for me. I'll pick it up next week and ride it home :)

[_inch_spinnerz]

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

[BikerTorque]

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

[andysmerdon]

Thinking of buying one. I’d fit bar ends. Cheers from Tasmania

[MotoVL-tk]

I love the color of that red and white one

[DarrenPitt-ws]

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.

[nigelcb]

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

[markmueller]

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.

[paulsymonds]

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

[drdoolittle]

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

[davidcoleman]

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.

[michellewilson]

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

[PierreAbiaad]

Thanks for this review!
Do you think it will fit with a pillion (and quite confortable)?
Hard to find an A2 cruiser with this constraint 😅

[g_rr_tt]

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

[jamesnoonan]

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

[aNicerPlace]

I'd chrome the lot with a splash of red, blue or black - matt black suits nothing in my book.

[amankataria]

Rear disk brake trigger ABS very quickly if you press brake hard because big size disk. this is only whai i didn't like in this bike.