Just saw this video and agree with your thoughts regarding the Shotgun. I took one out for a test ride about a month ago and rode it round the Denbigh moors where the roads were virtually deserted. I had ridden the interceptor and SM and for me the Shotgun was easily the best for comfort. My main negatives were mainly the weight at 240kg {and that's before adding an accessories like crash bars}, the instrument cluster and minor points like the mirrors and the colour options. Royal Enfield quality is improving with each new model. I'm looking forward to the Classic 650 and the Scrambler although I doubt wether I would part with my signals 350 but it could have a bigger brother to keep it company!

@shottostravels

Күн бұрын

Hi Dave, Do you know, and it's been a while now since I rode them but I think overall I preferred the Super Meteor. But let's be honest there aren't many bad bikes about now. Those two are just different flavours of the same bike. I thought you had a Himalayan? Royal Enfield do make some great stuff, they need to keep the prices where they are now and not try to compete with the "of premium" brands. 👍

@AliasMrHackenbacker

Күн бұрын

@@shottostravels I do still have my Himalayan, it's a bike that I can't bring myself to part with. I've had it coming up 3 years now, it was the Potteries demo bike so had a few accessories fitted. I do agree that these days bad bikes are extremely rare. I just like looking at new bikes 😁😁

Good review Keith. I saw the shotgun at my dealer. He told me to take it for a testride, i said no because i knew i was sold and had to have one, ha ha. I want to wait for the classic 650 to have a good compare. But the shotgun is a strange, yet wonderfull bice. Thanks again for your video. Berry

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Hi Berry, thank you. It's a great bike. Ride safe mate 👍

Morning Keith, I took a Shotgun out for a test ride myself, I also had an Interceptor, for three years and 10,000 miles, and thought the seat and footrest positioning was better than the Interceptor and the handling was better as well, it's a great bike, and again it's very like my 350 classic with a bigger engine.. Good review 👍 Cheers Mel

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mel, I agree it's better than the interceptor for me too. We are all different though. Ride safe mate 👍

As with the 350s the 650s are a style preference . All Identical power plants which lets face it thats the heart of any bike .

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Indeed they are, different flavours. Thanks for commenting. 👍

The fit and finish on the shotgun and super meteor have me hopeful for something truly special on the Classic 650.

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts Ride safe mate 👍

Love it mate especially in the grey she does look nice great honest down to earth review as always keep up the great work 👍

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, keep safe👍

Hi Keith, Nice review! RE seems to be making something for everyone. I didn't think I would like these, but the look is growing on me. But alas..... my stable is full now. Keep the videos coming, I look forward to them.

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Wally. You have enough, you already have most bases covered. But it is good to get out on different bikes for a little tickle around. Ride safe mate👍

Great answer from Gordan 😂love the spaghetti western music as well 😂👍

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

I can't stop whistling that bloody tune! Ride safe mate 👍

@markpercy4277

3 ай бұрын

@@shottostravels 😂

I've shared this with my Hunter riding friend over in New Zealand who is considering one of these. They're not in the showroom over there yet. I never used the Tripper on my Meteor but - call me eccentric - I prefer the offset speedo on my Hunter and that Shotgun 😂 Interesting that you owned an Interceptor in the past but now have the Classic 350. For me the lighter weight of the 350 j series over larger bikes is what I enjoy so much, especially as I spend much of my riding along country roads and narrow lanes. Nice chatty review 👍

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thankyou for your comments. You're eccentric! No you're not, we all have our preferences. I do like my Classic 350, It does fulfill my needs perfectly but when has that ever stopped me changing bikes.🤔 I have been a serial changer over the years, I wish it wasn't so. It has cost a lot. But then again, we all have our weakness! I hope you're mate manages to get his leg over a Shotgun in New Zealand, it's certainly worth a test ride! Ride safe mate 👍

@Lanes-Explorer5733

3 ай бұрын

@@shottostravels Oh I think I am a wee bit eccentric 😂😂. Oh and my Kiwi friend is female and she's very much looking forward to trying out the Shotgun. 🏍️

Love the bike I think the tripper is handy just as an everyday clock 👍

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts. There is a clock visible on the digital display in the speedo. So there's 2 clocks now Ride safe mate 👍

Thanks for the review. I had a look at one the other day and really liked it but would have it with a single seat ,that grey colour you showed would be the colour for me

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting. Ride safe mate 👍

Thanks Keith👍 I didn't like the Shotgun 650 at first either - especially that rear mudguard which looked a bit too "fendery" if that's a word. And yes, a bit of a concoction. It almost had an identity crisis and to be fair, even Siddhartha Lal said as much at the launch. But the look has grown on me - a lot. And seeing it in the flesh in the grey colour scheme it looked a corker. I think any identity crisis it may have had has gone now. In fact I think it's actually carved it's own niche. It has been suggested that it was a market test before the inevitable Classic 650. RE would be foolish to upset their domestic market and the Classic is so well rooted that it might have been too much to suddenly introduce a 650cc parallel twin and expect immediate acceptance. But, experiment or not it's great to have the Shotgun 650 now as it provides even more choice for us. I can tell you're impressed and you are kind of making a case for having both. The Classic 350 is a keeper for most people and it has it's own very specific use case. Several of those I follow on KZread have sold theirs only to buy another having realised that they still need a Classic 350 in their lives regardless of any other bike(s) they have.

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mate that's all good stuff. It's interesting to see that the top Enfield man agrees. I think you're correct, it will find it's own place. It's definitely grown on me and it rides great! I think we are all waiting for the highly rumoured 650 Classic. That'll be fun. They are certainly making the most of the engine/ platform and there's nothing wrong with that. I wonder why they don't build bigger bikes. Eg Can you imagine a 1000/1200 cc adventure bike? To rival big GS's or KTM's Perhaps that would not be of interest to them in the home market, people possibly couldn't afford or even use one like us Europeans. Who knows? Thanks for your thoughts Ride safe mate 👍

@PhilipBallGarry

3 ай бұрын

@@shottostravels According to MotorInc (great channel) the domestic Indian market is slowly changing and higher capacity bikes are starting to be in demand. Whether this will extend beyond 650cc I'm not sure - I suppose it depends on their licensing rules?

Nice review Keith. RE are indeed making the best with that motor. Can't wait for the Super Meteor review as I am sitting on the fence re getting one. I love the feet forward riding position of my 350 and my wife is having trouble swinging a leg over her Honda. Speaking of killing two birds...

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Bud. Ill see if I can get one, I think it'll be OK. I believe there are a few subtle differences that could make a difference. My wife doesn't come with me either anymore for the same reason. Keep safe mate 👍

@lancerbiker5263

3 ай бұрын

@@shottostravels The looks and hardware on the Super Meteor are a step up from the Shotgun I believe. Also my wife, like me, has also been riding over 50 years. She is finding her current bike a little tall. She could use my Meteor 350 if I purchase the Super Meteor is what I was implying,🙂

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

@@lancerbiker5263 I see, a bit of jiggery pokery going on. You get a new bike on the ruse of looking after your Mrs. I won't tell! To be honest, I haven't had a close look at the Super Meteor yet, if you reckon the hardware is better it'll be all the more interesting.👍

Nice looking bike I’m undecided between the shotgun and the meteor both nice bikes good video but a lot of interference on the mic like shshsh sort of noise I don’t do videoing and know nothing about it ride safe take care

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. You need to ride them and make your own mind up. You wouldn't go wrong with either. Thanks for commenting on the mic, it's a new one and it'll take a bit more experimenting to get it right but I appreciate your input. Ride safe mate 👍

Great test Keith, thanks. You know when a manufacturer has got it right when the only niggles are the width of the mirrors and the position of the instruments. Btw, did you test ride a Meteor 350?

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, you're right. No I haven't but that would be interesting now as a Classic owner. 👍

Sounds like an upgrade may be in your future…(?) Enjoyed the review!😃

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. We're never happy are we! Ride safe mate👍

another great review

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Ride safe mate 👍

Had to laugh when you went to see Gordon banks ,South Yorkshire lad like me grew up in Tinsley on the edge of Sheffield, as a kid he was'nt liked by my Aunt, he used to take the mickey out of her ,one day she'd had enough and she threw him in the brook on the local fields .He was an excellent goal keeper though . When do you get your new Shotgun then Keith :D

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Terry. He was a lovely fella. I remember taking a penalty against him when I was about 10. He went the wrong way as the ball just about trickled across the line, can you imagine that, I scored against the world cup winning goalkeeper. Possibly the best goalkeeper there has ever been! I Never forgot it. Thanks for commenting. Ride safe mate 👍

A very enthusiastic review ! I get the impression that you like this bike .😅 A better looking bike than the Super Meteor for sure , and conventional foot position is a relief but looks a bit drab . It needs a jazzier paint job . There seems to be a trend to go back to the austere 1950s paint colours . ( Suzuki Vstrom 800 for instance is awful ). RE love to fit ugly exhausts to their bikes too . ( new Himmy is the exception ) The weight ? 240 kg wow , that's only 5 kg less than my 1200 Tiger which is a big heavy lump . So it's not a bike for me , maybe if RE turn out a good looking 650 Classic ( or Bullet ) I could be persuaded , let's see . So the Shotgun is " close, but no cigar ".

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

Interesting thoughts, thanks for sharing. It certainly grew on me, I'm keen to have a ride on the super meteor now. I'm not sure I'm a big fan of the cruiser type forward controls but there is only one way to find out. I think that's next. Ride safe mate👍

These roads in England crack me up...aren't there any higher speed limit roads there?

@shottostravels

3 ай бұрын

I don't know what you mean?These are the higher speed limit roads!🤔 Ride safe mate👍

Great looking bike but that is the worst colour, in my opinion. The one thing I think they got totally wrong, is the styling of the exhausts. They stick out way too far and are too long. Definitely bar end mirrors and after-market exhausts needed.

@shottostravels

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts Dave. Fair enough. Ride safe Mate 👍