A popular British expert reviews the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and expresses his feelings about the motorcycle. Royal Enfield is an Indian two-wheeler giant which sells its motorcycles across the globe. In India, its bikes are iconic and have remained in continuous production for decades. But it is always fascinating to witness what experts from other markets have to say about it. Let us take a look at the experience of this prominent reviewer with the retro RE Shotgun 650.
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British Expert Reviews Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
This post comes from MOTOBOB on YouTube. He takes the motorbike on a spin on the less-than-optimal European roads. He likes the easy-to-read instrument cluster with a round speedometer and a tiny display in the centre. The tripper navigation enables convenience and the mechanical engine clunk restores the retro charm. He also mentions the similarities with the Super Meteor 650. Apart from that, he likes that the owners will be able to change the seating arrangement by the option of removing the rear seat. He confirms that the seating posture is comfortable but sporty with mid-pegs, a high seating position and a slightly high handlebar. The smaller chassis (vs Super Meteor 650) makes it much more willing to change direction.
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Riding Impressions
While riding the motorcycle on the road, he finds the Showa suspension (front and rear) reasonably comfortable. Also, the rider triangle is much more engaging and the overall handling characteristics are appealing too. He finds the black finish on the body panel quite attractive. In fact, on this retro motorcycle, it is better than the gloss black elements of other motorcycles. It might be less powerful than some of its rivals from Japan, but the performance is in line with its demeanour. All in all, he feels the Shotgun 650 is really enjoyable.
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Specs
The RE Shotgun 650 comes with a 648-cc parallel twin-cylinder air-liquid-cooled engine which generates a decent 46 hp @7,250 RPM and 52 Nm @5,650 RPM peak power and torque. Performing the transmission duties is a 6-speed manual gearbox. There is a 320 mm disc brake at the front and a 300 disc brake at the rear. The Showa USD front fork with 120 mm travel and Showa twin shock absorber suspension at the rear with preload adjustment and 90 mm travel will glide over more undulations on the road. In the UK, the retail price starts at £6,799. It is much more affordable than almost all of its rivals. Overall, the rider was mighty impressed with what it offers at this price point in terms of features, looks, design and performance.
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