I've had my Shotgun for a week now and I absolutely love it. It definitely does feel like a small bike, but not cramped. I am 3 inches taller than you and find it quite comfortable. I think the mistake most people make about this bike is thinking of it as a cruiser, because it's not a cruiser. It's a Roadster just like the Interceptor, and in my opinion handles and rides better than said Interceptor. I do completely agree with you on the foot pegs being so far out. I find myself constantly putting my feet on the peg bracket and not the pegs themselves. I am starting to get used to it, but I somewhat hope a company in the aftermarket makes a different bracket for it to bring the pegs in a bit. My demo ride was also on a Blue one lol.

@mikelyon01

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments. I agree with on the roadster and not a cruiser style bike. I do prefer the looks and the ride over the interceptor also. Tech bike parts will have a repositioning foot rest hanger soon to purchase. I may try it again in the summer when the weather is not as bad.

@scannaunderscore1

3 ай бұрын

Is the top speed limited to 75 by any chance?

@OddBallPerformance

3 ай бұрын

@@scannaunderscore1 Nope. Not here in the U.S. at least.

@mikelyon01

3 ай бұрын

@@scannaunderscore1 no. Not limited at all

@scannaunderscore1

3 ай бұрын

@@mikelyon01 ok then what's the max speed? I got classic 350 2022, limited to 75 but it could go faster as it's not screaming the nuts off

I test rode one 2 weeks ago at a demo event here in Phoenix, Arizona, and fell in love. Only problem is that no dealers in AZ have any yet... very frustrating. I ride a Meteor 350 now and love it, and to me, the Shotgun is more like what I was expecting the Super Meteor to be - same style and design cues, very similar riding and foot position, just more "oomph." Nice video, good review.

@mikelyon01

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments. We are very similar in the UK with RE dealers. Stocks on the Shotgun and the 450 Himalayan are very limited. Hopefully this will improve in the near future. Ride safe

RAD, I like your gloves, mind sharing the brand here..

@mikelyon01

Ай бұрын

Hi Yes no problem, they was from eBay and just £30 ish really good quality and protection for the price and very comfortable. here's the link www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125546443863?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=g6ksqxeftjk&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=zIZCxNVHQju&var=426590841154&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

11:45 technically the upside down forks were first on the super meteor 😊 so here as with the headlight it's simply a carry over 😜

@mikelyon01

2 ай бұрын

Yes RE do use their parts across several different models.. This bike is a mix of the Interceptor and Super Meteor

Excellent video!

@mikelyon01

3 ай бұрын

Many thanks 👍

17:35 light feeling, which is good considering it's actual curb weight of 240kg which is a fair bit, my honda nc750s is 217kg and I thought that was a bit heavy 😉

@mikelyon01

2 ай бұрын

It carries its weight very well, and once moving it feels much lighter than the weight suggests. Cheers Mike

Also any and all comments reference to the engine and gearbox is some what mute as it will be exactly the same as the Intercepter, GT and super meteor so in terms of the smoothness and gearbox operation same thing basically 🤷🏻‍♂️

@mikelyon01

2 ай бұрын

I owned an Interceptor and they ride very similar

Nice video .. good review

@mikelyon01

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

His positioning could be better behind that van

@kevindarkstar

3 ай бұрын

Funny you say that, just watching it and was going to comment about how close he seems to be and straight behind, vulnerable position

@mikelyon01

2 ай бұрын

I made the mistake of wearing goggles which didn't help my vision. Thanks for pointing it out though.

Wonder if anyone can help out here, looking to purchase a RE Shotgun 650 but seems it’s near impossible to get insurance quotes any where in the UK as the model is so new! Any suggestions feel I’ve exhausted all avenues at this point.

@mikelyon01

Ай бұрын

Hi. I recently bought Himalayan 450 and had the same problem. I went with Devitt insurance who was the only company that would insure it. This will get easier as the models are updated to their systems. Hope this helps. Mike.

Possibley the worst weather to test ride any bike with 50 odd miles on 😂

@SydMaven

2 ай бұрын

But then, if you like it in the wet, you'll love it in the dry.

@mikelyon01

2 ай бұрын

That's the UK for you. I wouldn't mind trying it again in the dry weather