Owner of a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 since 2021, with 43000km done. I only have good things to say about the bike. Price/quality ratio, TOP TOP TOP!!
Royal Enfield have made big strides on the finish and detailing of its models in recent years, it really shows on models like this, but even the latest gen' Himmy 450 has a much more premium vibe to it than the outgoing 411cc bike.
Anyone who buys this model, and owns in for a while will eventually experience that "now I get it" feeling. I see the Shotgun 650 as being a cool looking, practical, minimalist workhorse around town bike which pays homage to 'messenger' bikes of the past. The only colours that appeal to me are the grey & green, which are the cheaper ones, so I can't complain about that. A big thumbs up to Royal Enfield for introducing this model.
Well done Toad you got through a whole review without swearing and referring to alcohol . Your reviewing is much improved as a result. Keep up the good work !
@@bananafoneable Yes! RUclips doesn't like external links but if you google "TEC 2-1 Stinger Exhaust System for Royal Enfield 650 Models" you will find Tec's kit.
They were seen being street tested, which is one of the last testing steps, once you see it being tested on streets it's 6-8 months away from the launch, so I think they might launch it in 2024.
This is almost a 650 classic. Just change the nacelle, and paint schemes. I am seriously considering a RE 650, but I have a Classic 350 and they require a lot of maintenance.
Very appealing to me. Looks to price value is spectacular. Mainly compared to Triumph. I live in the area of Bike Shed Moto and the canyon roads 😊. I sat on the Super Meteor and the position was way too foot forward for me. I didn’t even want to ride it.
the vibration feeling you’re getting in the mid range is a quirk of the engines ive found. RE riders often report that these vibes disappear after about 1,500 kilometers. personally i’ve experienced this, although i notice the vibes happen a little lower down instead, which is weirdly pleasant. almost rocks me to sleep.
It looks good. Rather heavy for a 650. I like the fact the pegs aren't fully forward. I'd probably enjoy riding it. I'm more interested in torque than power as I ride a Yamaha SCR950.
you only feel the weight at really low speeds, and it is all held very low in the bike. It's also got a solid feel to it, and seems nicely planted when you get it into a corner.
The funny thing is the Yamaha held the 650 spot with the Star 650 for ages the drop it and decided to go with the Bolt which didn’t do much here at the time the Harley 883 had that spot now everything has changed Harley have the nightster with the revamp engine but priced out of this market the Kawasaki Eliminator and 650 is the only other brand in this space the Shotgun is I feel incredible for this price point and will dominate this market like it has done with the Contental GT and interceptor
It's kind of a similar story here in the UK. There aren't many A2 ready cruisers. And the ones that are about don't seem to have the same premium feel as the RE.
Makes sense to look at used especially with low miles. I bought a new one ( arrives in two weeks) because of price (under$8k), the 3 year warranty and the fact everything is new. I like the fact you can go tandem or solo with the rack.
“I haven’t ridden the super meteor’ compares it to the super meteor 🤷🏻♂️ nice review all the same. Sitting in a snowy, icy UK thus video made me a tad jealous!
47 hp isn't bad if it has decent torque. My Honda NC700X makes 47 hp & I'm happy with it. 270 degree crank & bore & stroke is 73 X 80 so at 75 mph it's only turning 3,500 rpm. But it's 474 pounds wet. Hopefully the Shotgun is under 500 pounds.
Sure would be nice to see a 750cc version of this. I know that RE is staying under the ridiculous HP limit for Euro and British riders but not all of us need that restriction. I rode the Super Meteor and this engine and tranny are very good. They just lack enough pull for those of us who weigh over 200lbs and still ride with a sense of purpose. Also, RE should ditch the "tripper" on their base models and put the damned speedo where it belongs. In the MIDDLE! Make a 60HP version with 60 lb ft of torque, put the speedometer where it belongs and, then, I'll buy one. Meantime, the Triumph T 100 is still calling my name.
Thanks for the comment! I'm sure with emissions reg's we'll see a 750cc one day, although whether it will have any more power remains to be seen! On the Tripper thing, in the Indian market (where most REs are sold) having a standalone Nav' is a very big deal, so I think that's driving it's use across a number of models.
Your probably right about the Tripper, but I don't need or want any unnecessary tracking devices. Offering an entry level without it would be a good idea, I believe. I'll, probably, be adding the T100 to my stable in a few months. It seems to answer all of my needs for a classic "Brit" style bike. I absolutely love that upgraded 900 engine. Not too many bells and whistles on that version of the Bonnie, either, and the clocks look so much better than the "Speed" version. BTW, I've ridden the Crest highway with my son when he lived in Ventura. Loved that wide, fast, and curvy road. We did it during the week so it wasn't too crazy. @@visordown
The pegs are much futher back on the Shotgun 650 than on the SM650. These are proper mid-set items - which does mean they will be kissing the asphalt quite a bit.
nail on head mate, I've tested Interceptor and it does everything "adequately "😮 This bozo said " very powerful rear brake, give it a strong press going into corners to settle it down" WTF? NO!, everyone knows that you should have some pressure on the FRONT brake to preload the forks and make the front tyre bite harder. I wonder if he's passed his test yet😂
i really like this bike.and mostly its price.but,can you tell me how a 235kg bike with 45hp and 5nm torgue can be pleasant?unless you are 80 years old.
A concept bike is just that, and once the accountants get their hands on the concept, the final machine will always be dulled down somewhat. And the general response to the pricing of the bike (esp in the UK) is that it's very good value for money.
My quote was just about a hundred more. My dealer had some SuperMeteor’s from Texas with 300 miles on them for 6500. My quote for a Shotgun was 7.5 OTD.
The detachable rack is great and look decent in either configuration, which is nice. In the brakes, I’ve never known a royal Enfield to have a crap rear brake, what pads do you use?
I had much expectation on shotgun 650, as a bobber bike And it failed as bobber Jawa 42 bobber is much better in terms of styling and looks Dislikes on shotgun 650 1. The lap between rare tyre and mud guard looks too odd 2. It should have come with spoke wheels 3.the silencer colour and the way it’s fat and up looks very bad 4. The gap between handle and tank we can see the chassie, the neck of the bike is too much exposed looks very odd 5. Bobber bikes are performance based vehicles and shotgun 650 is not and still offer less mileage 😢
Heavy and under powdered. Pretty much the story of Royal Enfield. RE is marketed as a bargain. But its real completion in the value battle is 350s and 500s from Japan. No contest. Honda's 500s are light years ahead.
nail on head mate, I've tested Interceptor and it does everything "adequately "😮 This bozo said " very poerful rear brake, gove it a strong press going into corners to settle it down" WTF? NO!, everyone knows that you should jave some pressure on the FRONT brake to preload the forks and make the front tyre bite harder. I wonder if he's passed his test yet😂
Not at all, the quality of the bike seems to be very good, and in the UK the Continental GTs and Interceptors last nicely though the winter - as long as you take care of them!
@@vikasbiliye5023 Ok, so you don’t need to check and almost always adjust the valves after the first 300 miles? It seems you are the grossly misinformed one here…
Owner of a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 since 2021, with 43000km done. I only have good things to say about the bike. Price/quality ratio, TOP TOP TOP!!
Royal Enfield have made big strides on the finish and detailing of its models in recent years, it really shows on models like this, but even the latest gen' Himmy 450 has a much more premium vibe to it than the outgoing 411cc bike.
GOD ALMIGHTY KABIR 🙏❤
thats a lot of KM done, you ride all year long?
@@leodoingthings1706 Yes. Its my go to veicule. I almost dont drive my car. Sunny or rainy days I use the Interceptor. Cant stand trafic
@@heldersantos1621 where do you live, i also want that kind of climate:D
Anyone who buys this model, and owns in for a while will eventually experience that "now I get it" feeling. I see the Shotgun 650 as being a cool looking, practical, minimalist workhorse around town bike which pays homage to 'messenger' bikes of the past. The only colours that appeal to me are the grey & green, which are the cheaper ones, so I can't complain about that. A big thumbs up to Royal Enfield for introducing this model.
Well done Toad you got through a whole review without swearing and referring to alcohol . Your reviewing is much improved as a result. Keep up the good work !
You missed the bottle of beer that's just out of shot in the final piece to camera...
Finishing up at Bike Shed Moto, there is lots of opportunity for alcohol and a tattoo. 😮
Nah, too many annoying American-isms spoken with an English accent.
A more down to earth review than some. Cheers.
Glad you liked, and thank you for watching 🤟🏼
Man, the Shotgun has me reconsidering an Interceptor now. Slap a 2-1 exhaust on this thing and you have a real banger.
2-1 exhaust? Do you have an example or a link on how that would look like on a Royal Enfield
@@bananafoneable Yes! RUclips doesn't like external links but if you google "TEC 2-1 Stinger Exhaust System for Royal Enfield 650 Models" you will find Tec's kit.
@@bananafoneable This system also saves about 25lb's over the stock exhaust.
I’ve got an orange crush interceptor. The best bike they’ve made so far.
@ That orange crush interceptor is so beautiful
damn.... this one's gonna turn tables upside down for rivals....
At that pricepoint I'd probably say it is!
I want to see a 650 classic
They were seen being street tested, which is one of the last testing steps, once you see it being tested on streets it's 6-8 months away from the launch, so I think they might launch it in 2024.
As long is it comes in dark stealth black.
This is almost a 650 classic. Just change the nacelle, and paint schemes. I am seriously considering a RE 650, but I have a Classic 350 and they require a lot of maintenance.
Very appealing to me. Looks to price value is spectacular. Mainly compared to Triumph. I live in the area of Bike Shed Moto and the canyon roads 😊. I sat on the Super Meteor and the position was way too foot forward for me. I didn’t even want to ride it.
Cant wait for the Classic 650, which will be launching soon....😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
That will be the cheapest of the 650 lineup
@@akshadbawa9778 . Yep
@@akshadbawa9778 costliest if you go by the 350 pricing
the vibration feeling you’re getting in the mid range is a quirk of the engines ive found. RE riders often report that these vibes disappear after about 1,500 kilometers. personally i’ve experienced this, although i notice the vibes happen a little lower down instead, which is weirdly pleasant. almost rocks me to sleep.
if you push on (above motorway speeds) it actually gets better, which is weird.
@@visordown yeah ive found the same, but the vibrations almost disappear once the engine has opened up more
It looks good. Rather heavy for a 650. I like the fact the pegs aren't fully forward. I'd probably enjoy riding it. I'm more interested in torque than power as I ride a Yamaha SCR950.
you only feel the weight at really low speeds, and it is all held very low in the bike. It's also got a solid feel to it, and seems nicely planted when you get it into a corner.
@@visordown Thanks for the explanation.
Yes it's heavy because it's totally made of metal not plastic
It's a Commuter for cities & occasional weekend long rides ...a starter bike which you could repair yourself
Great review royal enfield turning my head! Loving the bike gear, what helmet is that? Great visor.
The funny thing is the Yamaha held the 650 spot with the Star 650 for ages the drop it and decided to go with the Bolt which didn’t do much here at the time the Harley 883 had that spot now everything has changed Harley have the nightster with the revamp engine but priced out of this market the Kawasaki Eliminator and 650 is the only other brand in this space the Shotgun is I feel incredible for this price point and will dominate this market like it has done with the Contental GT and interceptor
It's kind of a similar story here in the UK. There aren't many A2 ready cruisers. And the ones that are about don't seem to have the same premium feel as the RE.
great review !
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
my 2019 int 650 now has 7k trouble free miles. First valve inspection was easy.
Very attractive form. How wouldn’t someone buy a pre-owned T100 for similar money with a bit more power?
Makes sense to look at used especially with low miles. I bought a new one ( arrives in two weeks) because of price (under$8k), the 3 year warranty and the fact everything is new. I like the fact you can go tandem or solo with the rack.
Looks great! Seems a bit to much sitting forward for me, but I’ll test ride it as soon as I can.
It's not too bad, but on the other hand it's probably not a bike most people will go touring across continents on!
“I haven’t ridden the super meteor’ compares it to the super meteor 🤷🏻♂️ nice review all the same. Sitting in a snowy, icy UK thus video made me a tad jealous!
I meant I didn't go on that launch, I have ridden one though, just only for a short amount of miles and not for an official review.
47 hp isn't bad if it has decent torque. My Honda NC700X makes 47 hp & I'm happy with it. 270 degree crank & bore & stroke is 73 X 80 so at 75 mph it's only turning 3,500 rpm. But it's 474 pounds wet. Hopefully the Shotgun is under 500 pounds.
240 kg
Nice review and thank you!!! Any bad vibrations or bad heat from the engine ? Do you think it is beginner friendly motorcycle ? Cheers :)
They should launch this bike in chrome
I am considering upgrading my classic 350 with the Shotgun, the green one does it for me.
buying this next year 😁
i hope thye release a classic 650 at some point. its my fav looking bike but the power isnt the best for some things
They're going to launch it soon.. it's already on the road testing
Lovely bike, do you think it Is beginner friendly as the first bike? And do you know to max load weight? Thanx ✌️
You survived LA? That's an achievement
Sure would be nice to see a 750cc version of this. I know that RE is staying under the ridiculous HP limit for Euro and British riders but not all of us need that restriction. I rode the Super Meteor and this engine and tranny are very good. They just lack enough pull for those of us who weigh over 200lbs and still ride with a sense of purpose. Also, RE should ditch the "tripper" on their base models and put the damned speedo where it belongs. In the MIDDLE! Make a 60HP version with 60 lb ft of torque, put the speedometer where it belongs and, then, I'll buy one. Meantime, the Triumph T 100 is still calling my name.
Thanks for the comment! I'm sure with emissions reg's we'll see a 750cc one day, although whether it will have any more power remains to be seen!
On the Tripper thing, in the Indian market (where most REs are sold) having a standalone Nav' is a very big deal, so I think that's driving it's use across a number of models.
Your probably right about the Tripper, but I don't need or want any unnecessary tracking devices. Offering an entry level without it would be a good idea, I believe. I'll, probably, be adding the T100 to my stable in a few months. It seems to answer all of my needs for a classic "Brit" style bike. I absolutely love that upgraded 900 engine. Not too many bells and whistles on that version of the Bonnie, either, and the clocks look so much better than the "Speed" version. BTW, I've ridden the Crest highway with my son when he lived in Ventura. Loved that wide, fast, and curvy road. We did it during the week so it wasn't too crazy. @@visordown
They are actually working on a 750cc mill..😍😍
Nice looking bike. Is the pegs more midfocused than the super meteor. Dont like that riding position on that bike. Want a more upright position.
The pegs are much futher back on the Shotgun 650 than on the SM650. These are proper mid-set items - which does mean they will be kissing the asphalt quite a bit.
nail on head mate, I've tested Interceptor and it does everything "adequately "😮 This bozo said " very powerful rear brake, give it a strong press going into corners to settle it down" WTF? NO!, everyone knows that you should have some pressure on the FRONT brake to preload the forks and make the front tyre bite harder. I wonder if he's passed his test yet😂
Finally a bike with a proper size rear brake disc. Hope this becomes more common for motorcycles.
i really like this bike.and mostly its price.but,can you tell me how a 235kg bike with 45hp and 5nm torgue can be pleasant?unless you are 80 years old.
You should ride it first.. its about the vibe and the thump.. and power is decent
"Los Angeleeze" lol
Loads of opportunities to customize
Thank you for the review.
SG is Not what we expected. Priced high too. They showed something and delivered something else. Disappointing.
A concept bike is just that, and once the accountants get their hands on the concept, the final machine will always be dulled down somewhat. And the general response to the pricing of the bike (esp in the UK) is that it's very good value for money.
Price comparison
How much is super meteor
Compare to shot gun?
My quote was just about a hundred more. My dealer had some SuperMeteor’s from Texas with 300 miles on them for 6500. My quote for a Shotgun was 7.5 OTD.
the single or dual seat or rack is a great idea, i dont like the graphics, why isnt the rear brake on my gt650 so good, its crap
The detachable rack is great and look decent in either configuration, which is nice. In the brakes, I’ve never known a royal Enfield to have a crap rear brake, what pads do you use?
If it had a better engine I would be interested but as it stands I really think they should have put a v twin in it to rival the HD 750.
Seriously, who the hell designs these exhaust mufflers?! Do they have any idea what visually appealing means?!
At least it means you can stick a naughty sounding after market one on, I guess!
@@visordown i know that, but if designed properly in the first place there would maybe be no need to do so...
I like the design, especially contrasted with the white colorway. The ground clearance though...
Whats the cruising speed on this?
It'll sit at 75 or 80mph okay. The bars buzz a bit at that speed, but it's okay for an hour or two.
70-80 mph
Worse than my Honda 300 scooter.
u commuting at 80mph on a honda scooter?
Who said commuting.
Holidays. Try one.
which is a similar bike,but with more power?
H-D Nightster, Triumph Bobber, Kawasaki Vulcan S (Eliminator 650 in the US)
thanks man@@visordown
guzzi v9?@@visordown
What's a "bespoke wheel size?"
Compared to the bike it's based on. Sorry, just had a camera shoved in my face and very little time to prepare for the PTC!
@@visordown You did well for an impromptu review. 👍
No need at all for that when the Aprilia 660 is alive 😂
47 bhp! Don't do it for me!😂
There's plenty of bikes with more to pick from then I guess!
@@visordown Exactly
I had much expectation on shotgun 650, as a bobber bike
And it failed as bobber
Jawa 42 bobber is much better in terms of styling and looks
Dislikes on shotgun 650
1. The lap between rare tyre and mud guard looks too odd
2. It should have come with spoke wheels
3.the silencer colour and the way it’s fat and up looks very bad
4. The gap between handle and tank we can see the chassie, the neck of the bike is too much exposed looks very odd
5. Bobber bikes are performance based vehicles and shotgun 650 is not and still offer less mileage 😢
MCN called it a sports bike😅
What a gushing load of rubbish that was. The bike is so good they'd happily pay £14000 for it! 🤣
It's a decent handling cruiser for sure, and if you like corner speed you'll have a lot of fun on it. I'm not sure it's a sports bike though.
Heavy and under powdered. Pretty much the story of Royal Enfield. RE is marketed as a bargain. But its real completion in the value battle is 350s and 500s from Japan. No contest. Honda's 500s are light years ahead.
Maybe so, but Honda's have no soul, the are a very much a clinical ride, & yes I own a honda as well as a RE.
i think RE is marketed more as "character" motorcycle like the harleys and triumph classics, but on a budget.
Don't buy one then
Underpowered? It's a road bike, not a track bike.....it's more than powerful enough.....
nail on head mate, I've tested Interceptor and it does everything "adequately "😮 This bozo said " very poerful rear brake, gove it a strong press going into corners to settle it down" WTF? NO!, everyone knows that you should jave some pressure on the FRONT brake to preload the forks and make the front tyre bite harder. I wonder if he's passed his test yet😂
Que de gente tonta habla sin sabér...es una maravilla de moto...
I like the way it looks but it’s just an undressed meteor and only 47 bhp is lame.
It's not just an undressed SM650, it's totally different in terms of its geometry and the way it handles.
Probably cheap quality materials used. 😂😂😂
Says them who can't afford the affordable
Not at all, the quality of the bike seems to be very good, and in the UK the Continental GTs and Interceptors last nicely though the winter - as long as you take care of them!
Worst engine. Valves need adjusting after 300 MILES 😂. Is this the 1930s?
@@madrat5176you sir, are very misinformed
@@vikasbiliye5023 Ok, so you don’t need to check and almost always adjust the valves after the first 300 miles? It seems you are the grossly misinformed one here…