Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 – completely different character

The technical base is that of the iconic Super Meteor 650, but thanks to some small, but important modifications, the Shotgun 650 seems to have, on paper, a completely different character. Royal Enfield is synonymous with customization, each model in the range tells a story, and with the new Shotgun 650 the focus was on customization. It was from this ecosystem that the idea of ​​experimenting and building a prototype – which would later become a reality – of a fully customizable Royal Enfield was born. The Shotgun 650 was born in the form of the SG650 concept, revealed at EICMA 2021, and was the curious response to the concept that led Royal Enfield to explore the production of a motorcycle of personalized but multifaceted inspiration. As already mentioned, the technical base is the proven one of the main cruiser motorcycle of Royal Enfield. The new Shotgun 650 is equipped with a air and oil-cooled twin-cylinder engine that produces 47 hp at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm of torque at 5,650 rpm, perfectly in line with the requirements of the A2 license. 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 seat height from the ground is 795 millimeters, accessible to all heights.

The Shotgun 650 is equipped with a modern Showa inverted fork (Separate Function Big Piston) 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 the 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 ready-to-ride weight also includes the passenger seat support and the dedicated support structure (both removable).