The technical basis is that of the emblematic Super Meteor 650, but thanks to a few small but important modifications, the Shotgun 650 appears, on paper, to have a completely different character.
Royal Enfield is synonymous with personalization, each model in the range tells a story, and with the new Shotgun 650 the focus has been on personalization. It was from this eco-system that the idea was born to experiment and build a prototype – which would later become a reality – of a fully customizable Royal Enfield.
The Shotgun 650 was born in the form of the SG650 concept, unveiled at EICMA 2021, and it was the curious response to the concept that led Royal Enfield to explore the production of a custom-inspired but multi-faceted motorcycle.
As already mentioned, the technical basis is the proven one of Royal Enfield’s flagship cruiser bike. The new Shotgun 650 is equipped with a two-cylinder air- and oil-cooled engine that produces 47 hp of power at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm of torque at 5,650 rpm, perfectly in line with A2 license requirements. The gearbox is six-speed.
The base of the new Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a tubular steel frame, the wheelbase is 1,465 millimeters and the height of the seat in relation to the ground is 795 millimeters, accessible to all heights.
The Shotgun 650 is equipped with a modern Showa (Separate Function Big Piston) inverted fork with 120 millimeters of travel, while at the rear there is a double shock absorber, also Showa, with 90 millimeters of travel. The fuel tank has a capacity of 13.8 liters and – thanks to its low fuel consumption – offers a respectable range.
The weight indicated in the technical data sheet is 240 kg with 90% fuel and various engine fluids. The running weight also includes the passenger seat support and the dedicated support structure (both removable).