What a gorgeous blue , looks very pretty bike👍🏍️

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

It is Donna, thank you.

A very nice looking motorbike. The Blue and Black suits it. Another helpful review. Thanks Ian.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

15 күн бұрын

Thanks Desmond, rides really well. I enjoyed that ride. 😎

Great film Ian. I bought my bronze chrome Classic 350 from Crewe Motorcycles last summer and I’m enjoying every moment. Your ride was pretty much the one I did at the weekend being local to Leighton Hospital. And yes, the roads are atrocious! Keep up the good work mate 👍🏼. Paul.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

That’s brilliant Paul, so nice to hear you are enjoying your Classic 350. I really can’t figure out why so much money has been wasted on the new roads around the hospital. I have no doubt that in time we will understand why Flowers Lane was re-routed, but currently I am at a loss 🤔😂. Don’t get me started on the off camber, tight roundabouts 😂. I wouldn’t like to be a HGV driver having to negotiate the one before Pyms Lane traffic lights 🤦‍♂️. Thanks for your support, and please mention me to Roger next time you are in the shop. Cheers

Thanks Ian, great intro! Me thinks me sold on this one! California Trucker soon to get a new ride! Cheers.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

23 күн бұрын

Ideal bike for cruising your roads. Cheers

Great video Ian. Lovely bike, I was a bit unsure initially, but you have convinced me, especially with the smoothness of the engine and the comfort. 😊 Well done 👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

I should get a job as a motorcycle salesman Peter 😂. Cheers

@peterwillis4239

4 ай бұрын

😅😂👍

Very enjoyable video well shot and very informative. I may be tempted. Cheers Ian. 👍🏻

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Ай бұрын

It’s a good bike Martin, go and have a play on one 🫣😉😂 Cheers

Very good review on a great bike. I'm getting more and more tempted with the Shotgun to sit alongside my Yamaha Tracer 900. The reviews on this bike seem to have nothing but praise for it. Subscribed.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, and welcome. As you can see, my reviews aren’t tech spec oriented, they are more about the “feel”. I really did like the Shotgun, and could see it being a great mile muncher. If you had one, I could see the Tracer gathering dust in the corner of the garage/shed 😉😂

Love the textured frame 👍🏻👍🏻

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Me too.

Our pleasure today is to ride the new Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. This is the first time we've ridden this, so no silly antics, just a sensible ride. In light of the fact that I was having such a good time, the video ended up being longer than it should have been, hey ho! At the end of the article, you will be able to see some close-up photos and the specification sheets for both the Shotgun 650 and the Super Meteor 650 for comparison purposes. Additionally, with a seat height of 795mm, it is ideal for shorter riders.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Go on, I have to ask, why you have posted a pretty much exact (just a few minor tweaks) copy of my video description 🤔

@techunboxingpro3295

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield ooh man writing new comment is a hard work.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

@techunboxingpro3295 😂 that’s cheating 😂

Nice video, thanks Ian. As a Classic 350 owner myself I’ve been torn between the Interceptor and Super Meteor, so to me this looks like the sweet spot. Very tempted…

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

You have hit the nail on the head Sid. It is a perfect balance…….now if only they had shiny exhausts 🤔😂. I actually priced them up on Hitchcock’s, looking at about £1000 for stainless downpipes and silencers. TEC are cheaper at under £600 for full system. This is providing they are exactly the same as the Super Meteor, which they look to be.

I took one out on test on Wednesday Ian, back to back with the Super Meteor and agree it's a brilliant bike , I prefer the Shotgun to the Super Meteor, the riding position is perfect and there is a difference in the feeling of the engine from my Interceptor I had , it feels notably smoother! Whatever they've done to it's brilliant. At the moment Enfield are making a buying decision very difficult with the choices on offer ! Cheers Mel 🍻

@ianhughesroyalenfield

3 ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean Mel. Crazy what they are bringing out, but I can’t help thinking they might get to a point where they have to stall. I was thinking of discussing this in a natter while riding Clementine. As you saw on this vid, I much preferred this over the SM too, for the same reasons. 👍

@melfzs

3 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield we need a lottery win , I'd buy the Shotgun, Himmi, and a Hunter for the missus! 😅

RE keep improving with every new model and this one seems to have taken another step in that direction. I like you like a bit of chrome on the bike and not really into the all black look but it each to their own. I am interested to see if a Classic 650 shows up sometime soon but no local dealer any more so would need to go to Edinburgh to check one out. The roads are truly awful and this past winter has taken another chunk out of the surfaces, meanwhile they happily spend zillions on bike lanes!!!! It a mental old world we live in.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

There have been spy pics of the Classic 650 Alex, so 🤞 it will appear. I bet a lot of people watching our vids are fed up of us whinging about the roads, but it is a ridiculous state of affairs. Thanks

I really like the SM 650 but I tried it and the suspension is.. my backbone..basically. I sat on a Shotgun at an exhibition recently hoping to bounce on it a bit. It was on its centre stand, so I was sitting on a rock, really. Thank you for this very enthusiastic review. Be careful Mr Hughes!

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I can honestly say, that the suspension coped without causing any pain (and I have historic lower back issues), on all but the worst craters. I think you really need to get your bum on one 😉 and take it out for a spin 👊😊

great video I like the look will take one for a test ride soon

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I am sure you will enjoy it, yet another cracking addition to the Royal Enfield range.

Never seen a bad review on this bike….i think you need one👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

2 ай бұрын

If I had the money, I would seriously be tempted. It would have to be a stablemate for my Classic 350 though. 😉

A good review Ian! I am glad to hear that the fuelling is perfect on the new models. I like the 650s because they are so easy to ride, being moderately powered and with a slick gearbox. They will also cruise at 80 or 90 mph happily, look good, sound good and have a lot of character. The 650s lend themselves to modification also, without becoming too expensive. The Interceptor is still my favourite. 👍👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks GBD. The Shotgun and Super Meteor have lost the raw edge of the original 650. It would be interesting to ride a new Interceptor, just to see if that has changed too.

@GapBahnDirk

4 ай бұрын

I heard that there are BSIV and BSVI versions of the 650 engine and that they run on different fuels. I think that both of my bikes, 2019 and 2020 are the later BSVI version and they are both equally smooth. I am not sure what other variations there are.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

@GapBahnDirk hmm, don’t know. Honour was a 2020 plate, but might have been a 2019 bike. She felt raw, in a very nice way 😎

@blrmotorcyclesinc.

2 ай бұрын

​@ianhughesroyalenfield You're absolutely right ,I own an interceptor 650 for 5 years now ,I recently test rode the Shotgun 650 and it felt so much more refined, more like a Classic 350 sort of character and refinement. It's changed a lot ,like you said lost the raw character of older interceptor.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

2 ай бұрын

Indeed. Although you miss that rawness, the Shotgun feels more “grown up” somehow. Cheers

A lovely looking bike and ripe for customization slightly louder slash cut pipes,screen and a few ither mods,i would be torn between it and the Guzzi 850 special edition. Good review as well.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil. Yes, a customiser’s dream 😎

That Plasma Blue just looks brilliant.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Morning Trev, I wasn’t so sure, but my wife loves it 😎

It's a fine looking bike, I was only looking at it in my local dealer this morning. Not that I want to change from my himmy at present.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Nothing stopping you from going for a bimble on one if he has a demo 😉. Make a nice little video, with your sunshine ☀️😉

@esrider7765

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Very true, they had the white one as a demonstrator. :-)

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

@esrider7765 I like that colour….Stencil White I believe.

@esrider7765

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield That's the one. :-)

Thanks Ian for taking us for a ride on the Shotgun. Ordered mine last week here in the States. Nice quite exhaust note while puttering until you give it the beans. Haven’t heard that engine sound until your video.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, it’s a shame I haven’t fully sorted my new mic setup, as you are not getting the full sound, that I was getting inside the helmet. It does sound sweet, so you are going to be a happy Shotgun owner. It would be great if you came back here to tell me your thoughts after taking delivery. 😁

@staffordvideoproductions5788

4 ай бұрын

I certainly will. I wanted to take my new shotgun down one of the roughest roads that we have here in Springfield, Oregon. I heard the suspension was quite stiff, but you seem to be going over a lot of bumps without any comment about a harsh ride. I ordered my stencil white last week and all of the bikes are shipped through Dallas Texas. Hopefully I’ll have mine within two weeks. FYI: you’ve got a great voice for making video logs.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

@staffordvideoproductions5788 that’s very nice of you to say, thank you. I try and just talk like we are in the same bubble, if that makes sense 🤔😂, I am quite a shy person, with little confidence, but I enjoy making and sharing these vids. So it’s really nice to have feedback like this. As for the suspension, I wasn’t getting jarred out of the seat, on our very tired roads, and only really felt the unavoidable craters. I have a historic lower back problem, but felt fresh when I returned to the shop, so that’s a real positive.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

2 ай бұрын

Good morning, just a quick question. How are you enjoying your Stencil White Shotgun ?

@staffordvideoproductions5788

2 ай бұрын

Ian, I just got to see the Shotgun in real life yesterday. My first impression was it’s a very small bike. Kind of diminutive for my 6 foot frame. I’ve never rode such a small bike before. Also I was surprised at how stiff the seat is. I don’t know if you mentioned that but the one I sat on probably had the hardest seat I’ve ever experienced on a motorcycle. Got my deposit back.

Morning Ian, a cracking review and it sounds to me that if Rodger was to throw in a set of bar risers you would be very tempted 😂 I wasn’t so keen to start with but it’s growing on me, I think it’s got plenty of potential to modify, I would prefer a taco rather than the tripper though, all the best buddy 👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike. Yes rev counter would please me too. The offset Speedo doesn't really help my OCD,🤣. If I had any money, I would be tempted, as it would make a great mile munchers, but there are other bikes (not RE) on my radar too. Shame my bank balance isn't healthier 🤔😂

Reliability is what it is! I got grounded on that score last week when My new Honda broke down!😒

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Oh no 😢

Great video, bike sounds fantastic that blue is beautiful. If I had the money I would have that tomorrow.😊

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😁

Twin clock's and a stainless exhaust is a must for me, i also hate black pipes they really give any bike a cheap look. Nice review glad you like it although it won't tempt me away from my GoldStar, that's for sure.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian, glad you enjoyed it. I think we have similar taste 😉

Good review I would also make the same changes definitely some after market exhausts stainless single skin pipes as well👍.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks William, it would have been good if they had produced a shiny pipe option, but hey ho 😂

Nice Bike Mister! We can't have one, we've got 5 in the garage now!

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

You could always extend the garage Dino 😉🫣😂 Thanks. Hope you, Panda and the furries are keeping well.

It’s got a lovely sound , reminds me of my Kawasaki z1000st

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Morning Donna. The big Kwak’s had a distinctive sound, unsure if this twin sounds much like a four though 😉 Cheers

She looks lovely.... !!!! Rolling on a Meteor currently with a dream to upgrade to this.. Cheers *Crap Game*

@ianhughesroyalenfield

2 ай бұрын

It’s a great bike, with sharper handling than the looks portray. Would be a fantastic upgrade. Cheers

Nice one Ian, like yourself I much prefer the foot peg position of the shotgun over the super meteor....😊

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Henry, definitely a more natural riding position 😎

My first bike was an MZ . The orange front lenses of the indicators extended up a quarter of an inch above the bodies. It was easy to see it flashing from the riders position. What about making that simple change mandatory as self cancellation is not accurate on some turns and roundabouts and can be dangerous if it turns off early or late

@ianhughesroyalenfield

3 ай бұрын

That would be a good idea. 👍

​@ianhughesroyalenfield You're absolutely right ,I own an interceptor 650 for 5 years now ,I recently test rode the Shotgun 650 and it felt so much more refined, more like a Classic 350 sort of character and refinement. It's changed a lot ,like you said lost the raw character of older interceptor.

How come I just found you Ian? I had a good chuckle loved the vid. (yes Like n Sub). I was thinking Bathtub rear... showing my age! I loved the 350 classic but I'm 6'4" and it was like a little 100 for me, real pity. RE: Can't wait to see a Shotgun in a Dealership Perth WA. Thankyou.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

3 ай бұрын

Thanks James, so pleased to have you along for the ride. I do have a few subscribers from Oz, always good to chat. I presume you already watch Aussie Biker Dude, on his Super Meteor 😎. Yes, at 6ft 4” the Classic 350 would be a bit small for you. The Shotgun, although a low seat height, has a bit more meat to it, ideal. Cheers

Triumph 3TA , that blue is nice I've just bought a 350cc Meteor In the same Colour .😊

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Ай бұрын

Excellent Carl, the Meteor is a great little bike. I couldn’t get used to the heel/toe gear lever when I did the demo video though. TEC bike parts do normal gear change conversion.

Love all black

@ianhughesroyalenfield

3 ай бұрын

It’s a good job we like different things, the world would be very boring otherwise 😁 Cheers

Bit late to this one for some reason, anyway, thanks for the useful & interesting commentary about a truly desirable bike (at least, in my humble opinion). This design is close to my idea of a perfect cruiser, although I'd put a screen on it for long distances. Back in my day I would have called this (almost) a low-rider (as opposed to a chopper), & I can't be certain, but I think "bobber" might have originated with hard-tail, sprung single seat Harleys which bobbed up & down, as did the rider... but don't take my word for it, I didn't even bother googling it. 😅 Have a good evening & thanks again, always look forward to your thoughts on bikes. 👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob…..as you can tell, I was mightily impressed with the Shotgun, and yes more of a low rider. Long distances wouldn’t be an issue for me, though when I went on the RE “City Ride” last week, one of the chaps on the Shotgun said his bum was starting to ache after about an hour. So pleased you enjoy my review vids, not full of technical specs, mainly because I can’t remember them, but also because figures are all well and good, but it’s all about the ride. Thanks again.

I love that bike

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Ай бұрын

They sound good from behind too kzread.info/dash/bejne/l2WduNyqd9G_aMY.htmlsi=AxE3PAunIlZbh74D

Enjoyed the ride out Ian on the Shotgun. Capable of off roading (Cheshire roads apalling).Bar risers fitted and i can see this bike on your driveway. But would you sell Clemantime ? I guess not.Yes shorter exhausts would make it look even better. Bfn Mike (sunny Wales) YES for one day only.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Good afternoon Mike, weather not bad today, but too busy to go out on Clementine, who btw, wouldn’t be going anywhere. First off she isn’t worth anything sold privately or as a trade in 🤦‍♂️, and secondly, I love her too much 😍 Cheers

Hi Ian. Found your vlogs as l'm interested in the Shotgun. Hoping to test ride one next week. I really liked your presentation format and appreciate the effort you put in to your vlogs. Subscribed and look forward to future vlogs. Regards, Mo 😊👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mo. As you can tell, I don’t go in for technical specs etc, I let the salesmen (big KZreadrs) do that. To me it’s more about how a bike feels, and hopefully portray the kind of feeling you would get if it was you riding the bike. Hopefully you will enjoy your test ride. I also hope you enjoy my scenic bimbles on my Classic 350, and consider looking through my back catalogue. Thanks for supporting the channel. Please come back and tell me what you think of the Shotgun after your ride. All the best.

@momarsden3053

Ай бұрын

Hi Ian. As per your request, here's my thoughts on the Shotgun after my 1hr 40mins test ride yesterday. Bear in mind my current and only bike for the last 5 & bit years is a Gen2 ZZR1400. I'm 63 and a bit of a fatty😄. The Shotgun was surprisingly good! Super comfy ergonomics, although l too would raise the gear lever a bit. I road it at all speed limits and it surprised me how smartly it pulled. Only negative was the feeling at 70mph but then again it is a naked. Handling was really sweet too. Overall, l was really impressed. Got a Guzzi V7 booked for tomorrow weather permitting. Anyway, keep well & ride safe Ian. Regards, Mo 😊👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Ай бұрын

Thanks for this Mo. Much appreciate you coming back with your views. Yes, the nakedness is noticeable above 65mph, but then I am used to that, at least it slows you down a bit 😇. I will be interested to hear your thoughts after riding the Guzzi, I rather like the Special, with the fruity exhausts 😉, so please do the same again. Although I haven’t ridden a Guzzi, I imagine that it will feel more refined. All the best, take care.

@momarsden3053

Ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Will do Ian 😊👍

@momarsden3053

Ай бұрын

Hi again Ian 👋 . As promised, here's an update following my test ride on the Guzzi V7 today. When l first set off l thought "what the hell am l sat on?" It felt so alien 😫. Within about 10 miles l'd 'learnt' the bike and after my 1hr 15mins ride, l have to say, l thought it was fantastic!! Plenty enough power, handled so sweetly on some very twisty B roads. It even cruised nicely at 70/75mph with not much buffeting.... unlike the Shotgun. Loved it & it's tempting me. Go try one lan 😃. Regards, Mo 😊👍.

3TA, 5TA and the 650 Thunderbird all had bathtubs, and I loved them whilst all my mates were binning them 😊

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

I always thought they looked cool 😎

@frankmarkovcijr5459

4 ай бұрын

They made the bikes look like they were wearing a skirt.​@@ianhughesroyalenfield

@Ainsworth-Rider

4 ай бұрын

@frankmarkovcijr5459 and I thought that they made me look like that I was riding a Bath 🛁 🙃 😅 😂

Very good review Ian. It’s a bike with very few faults if you can call them that. I’d have to change the clock layout to a single centrally mounted one with a white on black display. And maybe lighten it by using (dare I say it) plastic panels. I’ve not ridden one yet and though as you say, you can’t feel its weight when riding it, I’m sure that’s not the case when moving it about in the garage. Overall though it’s a nice looking bike. 👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Nick. Yes manoeuvring about off the bike, is a bit weighty, but it is all low down, so easy enough if you put a bit of effort in. It is a bit heavier than the SM, but not really noticeable. I agree about moving the Speedo, it would be much better centrally mounted. I think changing the exhaust’s would save a chunk of weight. Cheers

You've just confirmed the review from Michael Neeves of MCN who rated the bike very highly. It's a big step up in quality from my old Interceptor.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon, I haven’t seen that review to be honest. I will have a look. As you could gather, I pretty much thought the same regarding the quality.

@kevindarkstar

4 ай бұрын

But then again so was the super meteor, which was a big step up in fit and finish 😊

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Agreed Kevin, I am pretty sure I said just that when I rode the SM. Cheers

Morning Ian, I ride down that area quite often and to the secret bunker at Nantwich, I stop at that Texaco station for a Greggs brew break 😋, I'll have to call in the shop for a ride on the Shotgun, I do prefer the looks of the Super Meteor, but I'd put the foot rests from the Shotgun on it , as I'm not keen on forward footrests myself. I've done the same with the rear seat on my Classic 350 by the way, ready made carrier eh! As for the roads down there, yeah the council need to stop paying themselves as much and spend some money on the bloody roads , and actually do something instead of just setting up phantom road works that p%&ss everybody off! 🙄 totally with you on that rant 😅. But yeah back to the Shotgun, nice review, it sounds very smooth 👌 Cheers Mel 🍻

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mel, the Shotgun is definitely worth taking out. If you do pop into Crewe Motorcycle Centre, please mention me. Roger is a lovely chap, as is Carl the salesman. I think the colour options on the Shotgun could be better, the exhaust in chrome would be better too. Re the carrier on our 350’s, I can’t see the point in spending lots of dosh when there is a perfectly good rack under the seat hump. Cheshire East Council bosses, need publicly flogging, then made to give some of their extortionate wages back 🤬.

@melfzs

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield yeah, Enfield are a bit hit and miss with some of their paint schemes, but the green and black one is not bad , I'll mention you when I go to Crew motorcycles , 👍, Definitely up for flogging the councilors! 🤣🤣

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Actually, Ann really likes the colour of this one, and thinks it really suits me..... unfortunately she doesn't have any spare Dosh either 😭😂

@melfzs

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield 😅😅

A fair review and the sound levels were fine, Ian. For me, the bike would look better with a stainless exhaust and a slightly shorter pipe. Re the bathtub Triumphs, all their twins were so fitted, from the 3TA to the T110, with only the Trophy and Bonneville not having them. Personally, having been around when they were introduced, I've always liked the look of the bathtub, though I acknowledge that I'm in a minority on the subject.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris. Yes 100% agree on the exhausts, it would transform the look. I too like the bathtub 😎

Thanks Ian. I am not sure about the looks of this however I thought the same about the SM until I saw it and rode it. I will be going to the dealer to check out the 452 as soon as I can so then I may change my mind. 👍 will you be riding the Bullet in the future ?

@ianhughesroyalenfield

2 ай бұрын

Good evening Jonathan, I do hope to get on a Bullet, but expect it to be pretty much the same as a Classic, with a slight different seating position. As I mentioned, I am sure the Shotgun will be the base for the upcoming Classic 650, though I expect the Classic to be even heavier. The looks of the Shotgun, did have me rubbing my chin, but it rides superbly. Actually better than the Interceptor, in my opinion. Talking about the new Himi (and impending Scram version), I thoroughly enjoyed my ride on that. Last week, Ann asked me which of the RE’s I would buy, if I had the money ? I am still thinking about it 😂 too much choice 🙄 Cheers

First time I’ve seen one with the passenger seat on, looks good. Nice looking bike; I’m nitpicking here but I’d loose the tripper coz I have no need of it and have the speedo centrally mounted. Self cancelling indicators are great, had them on my 1980 Suzuki GS 1000 EN, odd that they never caught on. Sometimes the indictor doesn’t cancel at the first push of the button, that’s exactly why my inductors get left on, on occasions. I could defo see my self on one of these; wouldn’t chop Edna our beloved Inty in for one though. Agree with you about the zorsts. Which is a shame coz they look purposeful and I know they are designed to be quiet for Euro crap. Decent set of zorsts in unpainted stainless and jobs a winner. BTW, you looked good sat on the bike in the piccies at the end. Great vid Ian good work bud. Ride safe bud.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Neil. Definitely looks better with the pillion seat fitted in my opinion too. Also agree about the tripper and offset speedo….I don’t like it 🫣 It’s a really nice bike to ride, with cornering being sharper than the Super Meteor……I liked it. Ann said it suited me, but between you and me, I took my mates Honda CB500X out (vid soon) as well, and she said that suited me too 😂. Exhausts need to be shiny, just looks boring in black. I imagine they are the same as on the SM, so no doubt Hitchcock’s would be able to offer a decent alternative. 😎.

@mrgrizzlyrides

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield You putting out a CX video? Awesome, can’t wait to see this. Yeah, there is a couple of things I’m not too keen on, but that’s just me and I’m not gonna be negative about it. Just fitted some slash cuts from Hitchcocks to Edna. Got them used £60 from my dealer and I know the guy who had them from new, his bike was a Spector, same as mine; jeez she sounds awesome now. TBW had fitted some pipes to his Super Meteor and they sound gorgeous too. They should fit the Shot Gun as well. Ann is right; the CX will fit you well.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Neil. I was hoping to get a ride on Clementine before releasing the CB500X video, but we have to go back to Nantwich on a family emergency tomorrow, and unsure when we will be back 😢

@mrgrizzlyrides

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Oh I am really sorry to hear that Ian. Thinking of you both at this worrying time. Take as long as you both need bud.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

@mrgrizzlyrides thanks Neil.

The blue with yellow hint actually looks very nice. I saw the white and green at Scottish motorcycle show, preferring the white. I noticed that the seat is mounted on a frame from under tank, and you can clearly see fresh air underneath. So would have think it could or should have been lowered a bit more. I only say this, as being 5 foot 4 and inside leg of 27 inches, I was on my very tip toes. With this tipping the scales at 240kg, it’s somewhat solid. I really like this. But due to abdominal issues, am on tippy tip toes and it’s 240kg weight. Will pass. Rebel 1100 as it’s lighter and I get both feet flat. Pity, as I really like this one 😢

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

That’s a shame Mark, but I totally understand. It’s a hefty beast when manoeuvring, but out on the open road, you just don’t feel it. I have no doubt that someone will come up with a lowered aftermarket seat/frame, but that might make the foot pegs wrong somehow 😢

Great job Ian It looks better with the rear seat off as Mr Darcy’s video but I still dont like the rear mudguard looks awful to me Do not like the clock does nothing for it. What’s happening to clocks you get some beautiful bikes with a shocking riding view on some don’t get it! One thing Hitchcocks are designing some really nice racks atm same as the classic 500 thatl cover up those shocking mudguards 😂😂 Last thing don’t know what’s happening to the new Enfield colour schemes.. there’s too many retro bikes out there they’re all running out of ideas the bubbles gonna burst 💥 Have a good en Phil

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil. I think RE are trying to entice younger riders to the fold with bikes that look like this. Like you, the colour and lack of bling doesn’t really do it for me, though I do like the gloss black engine casings more than the polished, which are a pain to keep on top of. You already know my feeling on the offset big/little clocks, don’t like them one bit. I don’t mind the rear mudguard, it suits the style. The built in rack, is handy for me, as I carry camera stuff, and water in my tailbag. Cheers

So many bikes to choose from these days.

@LifetimeBiker

4 ай бұрын

Evening "RR" 👋😊

@ruahinesrider

4 ай бұрын

G'day mate.

@ruahinesrider

4 ай бұрын

I reckon you need put better breathing mufflers on & get rid of that paper element air filter for high flow oiled air filter those paper air filters are crap & they let a lot if crap into motor too compared to a oiled air filter like a K&N & DNA etc. A Bobber is bike with fat tyre on the front.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

So I wonder why people are terming the Shotgun as one 🤔. I rather dislike those “customs”, oh and don’t get me started on exhaust wrap 😂

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Something for everyone.

I liked, and commented. I cut a lot of veggies and rinsed my fruit while watching this full length documentary on the shotgun

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

😂 Blake, it did turn into a long one 🫣😎

Vote for Ian and make self-canciling inductors mandatory 👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Definitely, though Nick would be a better ambassador for the cause 😂

Hi Ian, Just watched your enfield shot gun review. I was just wondering if it was your money which one of these three bikes would you purchase? The shot gun, the BSA or the Honda Hornet all roughly the same price, last time I looked the hornet was £7,300 0n the road so a really good price and you've ridden all 3 so I would be very interested to know your opinion and would you trade your trusty 350 in for any of them? I know the Honda is not a retro bike, but it still comes under roughly that price comparison, to me that seems a really conundrum as to which way you jump, I think my preference would be the Honda but like I said I would like to hear your opinion it and it's not just down to price it's about dealer network, warranty and after market price when it becomes used. I think the Honda would win again anyway, keep up the good work Pete

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Hi Pete, well, you really are testing me on this one. It boils down to what you want the bike for…….if you enjoy getting a wriggle on occasionally, at “naughty” speeds, then the Honda Hornet 750 is probably the way to go, it’s a quick bike, with excellent handling. Resale value would be better, lots of quality dealers, and to be fair it is a bargain. The BSA Goldstar is a nice, Classic looking bike, with modern technology, with many happy owners out there, but it just doesn’t quite hit the spot for me. The dealer network is still growing, but inconsistent quality of service. The Shotgun, just feels better built than the BSA, mind you it is about 23kgs heavier, but you don’t feel that when riding. I think (others may disagree), that it goes round corners and roundabouts better than the BSA too. The suspension feels so much better, especially over our horrible roads. By comparison, the Hornet would have your fillings rattling out, as the suspension is quite firm, obviously set up for a “sportier” ride. There are plenty of RE dealers, though ironically, none close to us, hence why I coincided these demo rides with visits to family, 90 miles away. I have heard that some dealers aren’t that reputable either. As for whether I would trade Clementine in, simple answer, nope. If I bought another bike, it would need to be an addition to the stable, there is just something quite satisfying, about bimbling along country lanes at a leisurely pace. If funds did come my way, I would probably buy a Honda CB500X (ride review coming out in a couple of weeks, thanks to a good friend letting me out on his), or the new Honda NX500. I would like a mile muncher, something I could travel further at a slightly quicker pace, with ease and comfort. I really hope this helps, but can only suggest that you take them out on demo’s. Good luck, let me know how you get on.

@susantruesdale5231

4 ай бұрын

@ianhughesroyalenfield Hi Ian It's Pete thanks for replying I have already made my move I have purchased the Benenelli TRK702X, just unbeatable value at £7,100 on the road including full aluminium pannier set just hope it's going to be reliable and for diddles next year I'm going to get the Honda CBR650R with the new e-clutch as they are only charging a £100 more which is really good value, but with that one I'm hoping to be able to keep my licence 🤣🤣,. All the best Pete

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

@susantruesdale5231 hi Pete, I don’t want to give anything away to others, but you might like a future video. Yes, the Benelli TRK’s are amazing value. Unsure whether the CB650R will help you to hold onto your license, or help you to lose it 🤔, I foresee a speed awareness course looming at the very least 😂 All the best.

Morning Ian 😊

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Morning James, having been stuck in traffic coming home yesterday, I was up till about 1.30am editing this, just so I could get it out this morning 🙄😂

So, sort of an Interceptor/SuperMeteor hybrid for us shorties? I must try one out!

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Definitely Steven, I think long legged people might find it a bit cramped (but I have been slated for coming out with similar comments before 😂), you need to have a ride. Manoeuvring on the driveway might be a bit difficult for you, but off the driveway, and on the road, I think you would love it 😉

Hi Ian well the Shotgun at first I thought hmmm but I think with the duel seat and a very clever little rack available underneath it is good like you two clocks for me, it has a center stand which the BSA doesn't and probably can't have either it seems because of the ABS unit being underneath. A shorter silencer for sure in my opinion for what it's worth 😉not sure how price compares to the BSA but I think I would prefer this ,but having said that I find it hard to get past the looks of the interceptor . Will add never ridden either ! did wonder 240 kilos single disc what do you think if it was two up perfectly good or no? a nice bike .Good one 👌👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Morning Mal. I can’t see any problem two up. Honestly, you just can’t feel the 240kg weight of the bike. I felt it more so in the SM. The low seat height, allowing both feet to be flat footed with a slight bend in the knee, would make stopping a breeze. I think we have all suffered with that wobble when you come up to a junction, but I really don’t see it as being an issue on this. I honestly recommend taking one out, the handling is sublime, smooth power (ok I didn’t ride this hard, as it was new), very comfortable seat (though no doubt a touring option will be available), I could go on, and on …….. 😂 Cheers

@crumblymal8479

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Well dare I say your a bit smitten Ian could this be on the cards in the future or would you wait to see the Classic should it arrive 😉👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

@crumblymal8479 I am smitten Mal, but unless the lottery comes up, there is no chance 🫣😂. The thing is, I am always looking for a stablemate for Clementine, something which would be more enjoyable on longer rides (like 100’s of miles), and there are a few which catch my eye (not Royal Enfield, a ride on one of those will be released in the coming weeks). The Shotgun is just another addition to the list of possible’s 🤦‍♂️😂.

Nice bike but I have my fingers X`ed for a 650 Classic in Halcyon Grey 🤞🙏😄 Although I must say , I do like the gloss black engine and tappet covers. 🤔😊 They are not available down here yet but will be interested to see in person when they are. Cheers 🍻

@ruahinesrider

4 ай бұрын

I do like the Halcyon Grey pastel color.

@LifetimeBiker

4 ай бұрын

Yeah , Apparently its discontinued on the 350 so fingers crossed it comes back on the 650 Classic.@@ruahinesrider

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

I think that is the one which looks more like a light blue, I have seen it on the revised Meteor 350, looks bloody fantastic.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Morning Andrew, I also really like the gloss black engine covers, much better than the “pain in the arse to keep clean” polished ones, but I can see RE making the Classic 650 with polished cases. Though hopefully there will be a black option too. Cheers

@ruahinesrider

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Yes the Aurora 350 Meteor fantastic colour & probably is the same colour as Halcyon Grey maybe altered a little. RE likes making the most if everything & the 350 Meteor Burgundy colour bike is another which isn't to far off a 1960-70's RE looks a bit darker.

Like the bike but don't care for the color of that one. The removable back seat to rack is cool. Would rather have rpm dial that is symmetrical and no trip nav

@ianhughesroyalenfield

10 күн бұрын

I agree on the clocks. Colour splits opinions, my wife loves this colour, but like you, I am not overly keen on it. Cheers

On our local roads a cruiser would be a non-starter. Even on the Classic I'm on the pegs a fair bit to avoid being smashed to pieces. I suspect RE have tweaked 650 engine management between models, because everyone notes a difference.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

I agree, though you would be ok with the Shotgun, it coped with these craters remarkably well. RE have definitely done something, it doesn’t have the same rawness as the original Interceptor, but better for it my humble opinion. Cheers

@borderlands6606

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Yes, I agree, I was riffing on your comment about the Super Meteor. It's purely personal, but my small gripe with the Shotgun is the use of vinyl transfers on a bike that deserves proper badges and a bit of bling, rather than the stealth look that goes with so-called "bobbers". From the latest Classic 650 teasers, it looks like the bike will use the same frame as the SM and the Shotgun, which gives it a Thunderbird vibe. Of course this could change, but the Classic 650 might be a bit more sit up and beg than people are expecting. Or put another way, a Shotgun with chrome and a nacelle headlamp.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

@borderlands6606 very similar to my thoughts. The Shotgun will be another success, as will the much anticipated Classic 650. I agree about the stickers, but I think RE are trying to attract a younger, or “more trendy” customer 🤔😂

Why did RE remove the Tripper from the Metero but add it to the Shotgun?

@ianhughesroyalenfield

3 ай бұрын

Don’t know 😉

Great Vid Ian, must get a ride on a classic, not been on one for years

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Always good to get out on different machinery 😉😎

Thought the rev counter was built into the speedometer..???

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

Sorry Ian, no rev counter on the Shotgun. The outside ring is the speedometer. The ring (half arc) underneath is the fuel gauge.

@ianhorabin9763

4 ай бұрын

@@ianhughesroyalenfield thanks.👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

@ianhorabin9763 Anytime.

@EWAScotland

3 ай бұрын

Those exhausts would have to go, really do not like the extended pea shooter look. Other than that it’s a very nice bike

@ianhughesroyalenfield

3 ай бұрын

@EWAScotland they are a bit long….though I wouldn’t mind the style if they were in chrome. 😁. Cheers

Whats the back brake like 😂

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

😂, sorry about repeating myself. I really couldn’t believe how good it was compared to the Interceptor I had, and the one on my Classic 350 😂

It wouldn’t take too much to make it into a 650 bullet

@ianhughesroyalenfield

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I am sure it will surface soon. 👍

RE really needs to get rid of that stupid useless tripper nav, and put a rev counter the same size as the speedo on their bikes. This gauge cluster looks awkward and incomplete because of the location and size of the speedo as compared to that tiny tripper.

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

I am with you on that. I have a bit of an OCD thing, and to me it just looks wrong. Even watching this video has me thinking that the bars are twisted, but it’s all down to the big/tiny clock arrangement 🙄. Cheers

Bobber's I'm sure that they got the nickname in America because they would bob up and down on their sprung seats and ridged frames 🤔 😊 not for me

@ianhughesroyalenfield

4 ай бұрын

AHH, ok. Not a fan myself, if you hadn't gathered 🙄😂

I like the bike but not the roads, so many round abouts

@ianhughesroyalenfield

Ай бұрын

Really ? They are a means to an end, the by-pass gets you to better roads……did you watch all the way through ?