The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 has been unveiled as we compare it to its donor model, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. Royal Enfield is the king of manufacturing tourer bikes. Its legacy commenced with the iconic Bullet in the 350-cc segment. That has stood the test of time and has been in continuous production for decades now. Similarly, in the large 650-cc segment, the Super Meteor, Interceptor and Continental GT have been doing a great job. Joining the fleet will now be the Shotgun 650. It will represent the Bobber style to set it apart from its other 650-cc siblings from the Indian two-wheeler giant. While the official launch of the Shotgun 650 is about to happen soon, we shall compare it with the Super Meteor 650 now.
You may also like: Shahid Kapoor Crashes Police Royal Enfield While Shooting
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Super Meteor 650 – Specs Comparison
RE Super Meteor 650
The Super Meteor 650 comes with the familiar 648-cc parallel twin air-oil-cooled 2-cylinder engine which generates a healthy 47 PS @7,250 RPM and 52.3 Nm @5,650 RPM of peak power and torque. This engine pairs to a 6-speed transmission with a wet, multi-plate clutch. It gets disc brakes at the front and rear. The fuel tank capacity is a handy 15.7 litres. Being a large cruiser motorcycle, it offers a decent mileage of around 25 km/l.
You may also like: Foreigner Reviewer Reports Stalling Issues on Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 – Video
RE Shotgun 650
On the other hand, the RE Shotgun 650 will also come with the same powertrain. We are not sure if there will be differences in the output of the Shotgun. Still, we know the kind of power and torque it would generate based on the powertrain from the Super Meteor. However, the difference will lie in the engine casing. The Shotgun 650 is likely to get a blacked-out treatment, whereas it gets a glossy finish in the Super Meteor 650. Apart from that, the crankcase cover on the Shotgun will get the ‘Royal Enfield’ logo in comparison to the ‘RE’ logo in the Super Meteor 650. It will have a fuel tank capacity of 13.8 litres.
You may also like: Royal Enfield Street Fighter Concept Digitally Rendered
Both motorcycles will be underpinned by the same steel tubular spine frame and an identical suspension setup. This includes a 43 mm inverted fork at the front with 120 mm travel and twin shock absorbers at the rear with preload adjustability. The wheel travel on the Shotgun would be 90 mm in comparison to 101 mm in Super Meteor. Similarly, the brake setup will be identical too. This means that there will be a 320 mm disc at the front and a 300 mm disc at the rear with twin-piston floating callipers at both ends. The dual-channel ABS will come as standard.
| Specs | RE Shotgun 650 | RE Super Meteor 650 |
| Engine | 648-cc parallel twin 2-cylinder | 648-cc parallel twin 2-cylinder |
| Power | 47 PS | 47 PS |
| Torque | 52.3 Nm | 52.3 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front Brake Disc | 320 mm | 320 mm |
| Rear Brake Disc | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 13.8 L | 15.7 L |
You may also like: Bill of Royal Enfield Bullet From 1986 Goes Viral – Guess its Price!
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Super Meteor 650 – Price Comparison
The RE Super Meteor 650 ranges from Rs 3.61 lakh and Rs 3.91 lakh, ex-showroom. On the other hand, the prices of the Shotgun will be announced at the official launch event. Still, the official website mentions an ex-showroom price of Rs 4.25 lakh. We are not sure whether this is for the base model or the top model.
| Price | RE Super Meteor 650 | RE Shotgun 650 |
| Base Trim | Rs 3.61 lakh | Rs 4.25 lakh (exp.) |
| Top Trim | Rs 3.91 lakhkh | Rs 4.25 lakh (exp.) |
You may also like: Royal Enfield Assured Buyback Program Launched
Dimensions Comparison
In terms of the dimensions, the Super Meteor will have a slight edge. That is because it is a cruiser biker, whereas the Shotgun is a Bobber bike. Therefore, the latter will be slightly shorter and higher up the ground.
| Dimensions | RE Shotgun 650 | RE Super Meteor 650 |
| Wheelbase | 1,465 mm | 1,500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 135 mm |
| Seat Height | 795 mm | 740 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 240 kg | 241 kg |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-17 | 150/80-16 |
You may also like: First-Ever Unboxing of Royal Enfield Classic 500 in UK – VIDEO
Design Comparison
The two motorcycles will borrow a lot of design elements. However, staying true to their silhouette – Cruiser and Bobber, there will be alterations which will tell each other apart. Apart from that, there will be distinctions in headlight design, turn indicators (on headlight cowl on Shotgun instead of the fork on Cruiser), and mid-step footpegs on the Bobber with a flat handlebar. Essentially, the Bobber will have an upright stance. On the other hand, the foot pegs on the Super Meteor 650 will have a forward-set configuration with a curved handlebar. As a result, it will offer a more laid-back stance for the rider, a typical trait of any cruiser bike.
You may also like: RE Himalayan-Inspired Hero Splendor 150X is a Poor Man’s Adventure Bike
You may also like: Top Speed and Acceleration Test of TVS Apache RTR 310
Author’s Note
These two motorcycles might be quite different on the outside, but the powertrains, mechanicals, body panels and instrument clusters will largely be similar. Therefore, the deciding factor will be the price point and the customer preference toward one particular body design. Also, a lot would depend on your application. If you are looking for a proper cruiser bike, the Super Meteor would make more sense. But if you want a striking road presence and prefer the Bobber look, going for the Shotgun would be more apt. In any case, you can’t go wrong with either of these capable bikes.
