Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Review 2024 - Worth a Shot?

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With the famous 648 cc parallel-twin powering the show, Alex tests the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 - and with a fairly budget price, is it a budget bike - or does it outperform its fairly modest spec sheet? It could be the perfect cruiser motorcycle for an A2 rider!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Shotgun 650 Price
01:16 What is it?
02:24 Engine & Riding
04:05 Handling & Suspension
05:00 Brakes
05:34 Is it too slow in a group?
06:33 Dash, Tripper Navigation
08:29 Mirrors & Comfort
09:18 Fuel Tank Range
10:02 Final Thoughts
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  • @TerraMagnus
    @TerraMagnus27 күн бұрын

    I don’t know why most UK based riders would even think they want or need anything bigger than this. The whole country is basically a day ride. The roads are mostly slow. This is a perfect bike for it.

  • @AaronW1971

    @AaronW1971

    4 күн бұрын

    The US state Oregon is the same size as the UK

  • @kyojima7190
    @kyojima7190Ай бұрын

    Some people see it ugly, some people see it beautiful, and I see a good upgrade for my HNTR 350 ~

  • @BikerTorque
    @BikerTorqueАй бұрын

    How good do these look. Definitely another step up for RE

  • @amitchodankar1989

    @amitchodankar1989

    Ай бұрын

    🤗

  • @bearded_wolverine3503
    @bearded_wolverine350324 күн бұрын

    I'm taking my msf course in two weeks and I'm seriously considering this bike as my first bike. I LOVE they styling of this bike

  • @VespaGTSiskiller
    @VespaGTSiskillerАй бұрын

    I love the color of that red and white one

  • @nigelcb1300
    @nigelcb130018 күн бұрын

    Not sure about the colour options compared to the super meteor but otherwise lovely, Sadly stopped riding now but I would have loved one these

  • @martineres5940
    @martineres594020 күн бұрын

    mám šedivou a je super.

  • @DarrenPitt-w6s
    @DarrenPitt-w6sАй бұрын

    Hi can I ask how tall you are, I'm consider the shotgun 650 and at 6’4 wondering if it will be a good size for me. Thanks.

  • @michellewilson8845
    @michellewilson8845Ай бұрын

    Great looking bike, bit pricey though. Great videos good mix of riding shots and static shots

  • @christopherpekel6096

    @christopherpekel6096

    Ай бұрын

    You seen the prices of the more expensive brands new models? Everything is going up a lot

  • @paulsymonds820
    @paulsymonds820Ай бұрын

    Did you clip the pegs around the bends? Great looking bike and good review.

  • @BikeMatters

    @BikeMatters

    Ай бұрын

    A few times, yeah. Once the hero blobs are skimmed down you'll be alright! Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @markmueller8099
    @markmueller809914 күн бұрын

    I've had the same stencil white Shotgun since April. Unless you are a die hard "arse up/hands down" rider, you really wouldnt want more from a bike on todays UK roads. More than enough power and better handling than it really should be. My only criticism is that the tank range could possibly be a tad better. I think the Super Meteor has a slightly larger tank. I did look at the Super Meteor but didnt really like the forward pegs.

  • @davidcoleman4941
    @davidcoleman494120 күн бұрын

    Hi from Australia, I've owned a Super Meteor and found the seat painful on rides, in your opinion how does the Shotguns seat feel when compared to the Super Meteors.

  • @ManishSingh-ic7bu

    @ManishSingh-ic7bu

    6 күн бұрын

    It's uncomfortable due to suspension not seat It's a big issue with super meteor not sure about shotgun

  • @drdoolittle5724
    @drdoolittle5724Ай бұрын

    I want to like it but to me a cruiser is a feet forward jobby! Any idea if feet forward controls will be available?

  • @Rayraysplums

    @Rayraysplums

    Ай бұрын

    You need the super meteor

  • @donovandale7077

    @donovandale7077

    Ай бұрын

    I like the standard foot control position, they have forward controls on the super meteor version of this bike. Although, as forward controls go, they are pretty tame.

  • @EveraldoBezerra

    @EveraldoBezerra

    Ай бұрын

    These types of bikes always have a bunch of accessories from third-parties, so yeah, probably at some point someone is gonna start selling forward controls.

  • @BikeMatters

    @BikeMatters

    Ай бұрын

    Super Meteor 650 would be the best bet - great bike, too.

  • @g_rr_tt
    @g_rr_ttАй бұрын

    would this be a bad choice for a 1st ever motorcycle?

  • @BikeMatters

    @BikeMatters

    Ай бұрын

    As long as you're steady with the bike as you get to grips with it, this would make an ideal beginner's bike. Just be steady with the torque, it's surprising!

  • @jamesnoonan7450
    @jamesnoonan7450Ай бұрын

    Is it too heavy for a new pass, A2 rider ??

  • @BikeMatters

    @BikeMatters

    Ай бұрын

    You'd soon get used to the weight, but just be extra steady when moving it around by hand - you'll be fine!

  • @AZQ891

    @AZQ891

    20 күн бұрын

    You’ll notice the weight taking it on and off centre stand, especially with full tank. Found the easiest way to take it off, just by sitting on bike at rocking it back and forwards. (With side stand down for safety). Their is a knack to putting it on centre stand, which you do get used to.

  • @drpancake4103
    @drpancake410316 күн бұрын

    Just that plastic headlight looks like tupaware

  • @skaraborgcraft
    @skaraborgcraftАй бұрын

    120 miles per tank is NOT little to no fuel.

  • @BikeMatters

    @BikeMatters

    Ай бұрын

    Fair point, but it's not quite the consumption figure quoted by Enfield. I'd personally hope for more from a 650cc twin. But that's just me.

  • @skaraborgcraft

    @skaraborgcraft

    Ай бұрын

    @@BikeMatters Fair comment, it sounds worse than my 1991 Honda 650 Revere v-twin, if so, so much for injection and low emissions.

  • @deanletter335

    @deanletter335

    Ай бұрын

    How many miles are on your test bike? Sometimes the fuel economy improves as the engine wears in. I have a BMW R1200 that consistently gets over 50 miles per gallon. I would expect more from a lighter bike.

  • @PlagueKing_LordFalix
    @PlagueKing_LordFalixАй бұрын

    Am I the only person who thinks dual exhausts look stupid on motorcycles? The bike is awesome, but those damn dual exhausts turn me off.

  • @donovandale7077

    @donovandale7077

    Ай бұрын

    I like the look of dual exhaust, but I'm not a fan of how these splay out at an angle. I'm hoping that the dual exhausts on the classic version of this bike run out straight with the body line.

  • @UltronX

    @UltronX

    Ай бұрын

    Ofc they look good but need to be properly aligned with the vehicle

  • @EveraldoBezerra

    @EveraldoBezerra

    Ай бұрын

    I'm with you in this. In Brazil there are some guys that sell a unified dual > one exaust for the INT650, which looks awesome. When I buy my sg650, that's probably the first thing I'm going to change. These dual exausts also weight a lot.

  • @deanletter335

    @deanletter335

    Ай бұрын

    Depends on the bike.

  • @markdrummond7

    @markdrummond7

    28 күн бұрын

    Don't confuse personal opinion with fact. Problem solved.

  • @DarrenPitt-w6s
    @DarrenPitt-w6sАй бұрын

    Hi can I ask how tall you are, I'm consider the shotgun 650 and at 6’4 wondering if it will be a good size for me. Thanks.

  • @BikeMatters

    @BikeMatters

    Ай бұрын

    I'm 6'3 with long legs, and fit quite comfortably on it, so I'd say you should be fine. Thanks!

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