Having ridden lots of RE bikes, I have been particularly impressed by their build quality in the last few years. I found the Shotgun to be a more “at home” ride than the Super Meteor. It might even be their best bike yet, but I’m a Classic fan through and through, so just waiting to see what the next launch might be.
Please ask that designer why they decided to have silencers that aren't parallel to the bike. The jut out was so upsetting I had to get aftermarket exhausts and now spend my time looking out for the cops...sigh
I think the custom community is going to jump on these. What a beautiful machine. I personally love that they kept the alloy control boxes on the bars, and made them gloss black. Yum!
I was goimg to buy one until I see there only available with the non chrome spoked rims, black frame, black engine, black gearbox and black exhaust. I was hoping they'd be like my black and cream 2020 Classic 500.
Ride the bike home and within a few days or less, first service due. Tank off to adjust tappets. Why no hydraulic tappets to save all that faff? Curious.
Why didn't you ask why they didn't put a mono-shock with linkage on to give the rear some decent suspension travel. It would avoid the bottoming out and unpleasant jarring on big bumps that test riders complain about. Also the rear could then have been given a clean hard-tail look. Wasted opportunity!
I’m guessing it was a cost saving issue because they have used the chassis off the Super Meteor. Not sure they could have done that with a fairly major redesign if they used a mono shock. But agree, a mono-shock on the rear would give it a great hard tail look. Also, have to say the rear shocks are fine if you adjust them from the factory set up, didn’t;t have any issues on the press ride with the suspension.
Yes, we mention in the video description, had an audio issue on this one. DIdn’t realise until we got it back to the edit suite, debated not putting it up, but thought the content from Adrian was to interesting not to post.
@@paulfoster5432thanks Paul, we are going to put up a transcript of the conversation as a blog on the website also, should have that up over the weekend.
@@BlackdogADVI think you could make an argument that many bikes need more power. I have a Continental GT and I’ve never found a situation (except on track) where I thought it needs more power. 60 hp would be nice, but still think it’s fine with what’s it’s got.
If it came out with 10% more power, everyone would still be saying it needs more power. It’s a 650cc air cooled engine that adheres to Euro5 emissions. They’re already pushing poo up hill with that tech. But I’m glad they do, because I’m old school and love air cooled engines.
@@whatsstefon they limited the power because of A2 restrictions. This bike is capable of 10-20 more horsepower. Look at all the big bore kits available. They need to bump up the power and they know it. Look for a liquid cooled 70HP Interceptor in the new feature. They did good on the 450 Himalayan now it’s time to put some performance in the bigger bikes.
Nice looking bike.
Good to see the sneaky question at the end. Almost got an exclusive 😂.
I tried but no cigar
RE are definitely kicking goals and providing bikes with character 🤩✌🏻
Absolutely
Having ridden lots of RE bikes, I have been particularly impressed by their build quality in the last few years. I found the Shotgun to be a more “at home” ride than the Super Meteor. It might even be their best bike yet, but I’m a Classic fan through and through, so just waiting to see what the next launch might be.
Agree, the build quality just keeps getting better and better. I definitely think we will see a Classic 650 very soon.
Please ask that designer why they decided to have silencers that aren't parallel to the bike. The jut out was so upsetting I had to get aftermarket exhausts and now spend my time looking out for the cops...sigh
I actually like the slight upsweep in the exhaust. Pretty sure the new Classic will have a straight exhaust run with pea shooters
I think the custom community is going to jump on these. What a beautiful machine. I personally love that they kept the alloy control boxes on the bars, and made them gloss black. Yum!
Piano black my friend, just a touch classier than gloss black. Yes agree, there are going to be some cool customs on the streets
Will they do a 750 soon .. I just got my shotgun ..
I don’t think so
@@BikerTorque I think no soon eight mostly by 2026 or 7 25 I would have waited ♥️ I always wanted a liquid cool twin
@@howlsbarks1078 how are you finding the Shotgun, pretty impressive bike in my opinion.
@@BikerTorque yaa real fun it's my first bike actually so u know how important it us
@@howlsbarks1078 no way, that’s pretty cool, awesome first bike, honestly don’t see you needing to upgrade at any point soon.
I was goimg to buy one until I see there only available with the non chrome spoked rims, black frame, black engine, black gearbox and black exhaust.
I was hoping they'd be like my black and cream 2020 Classic 500.
In that case I reckon you should wait for the Classic 650.
Ride the bike home and within a few days or less, first service due. Tank off to adjust tappets. Why no hydraulic tappets to save all that faff? Curious.
It’s a pretty simple engine design, adjusting the tappets is pretty easy though.
Why didn't you ask why they didn't put a mono-shock with linkage on to give the rear some decent suspension travel. It would avoid the bottoming out and unpleasant jarring on big bumps that test riders complain about. Also the rear could then have been given a clean hard-tail look. Wasted opportunity!
I’m guessing it was a cost saving issue because they have used the chassis off the Super Meteor. Not sure they could have done that with a fairly major redesign if they used a mono shock. But agree, a mono-shock on the rear would give it a great hard tail look. Also, have to say the rear shocks are fine if you adjust them from the factory set up, didn’t;t have any issues on the press ride with the suspension.
Is this not the bike built for customising? Best you get in there and start welding.
@@thenefyncat6970Yes! That would be a practical project and better than most of the cosmetic parodies that most custom builders churn out
Looks very cool.
Looks better in real life
nice looking bike itd be a fun thing to rip around on
It is pretty good looking, photos don’t actually do it justice, a bit like a small Indian Scout Bobber
@@BikerTorque very cool bit of kit bro
No cruise, you lose…
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Beautiful bike 🤗🙏🌹
We agree!
What's with the sound of this blokes voice?
Like he's talking down a telephone?
Yes, we mention in the video description, had an audio issue on this one. DIdn’t realise until we got it back to the edit suite, debated not putting it up, but thought the content from Adrian was to interesting not to post.
@@BikerTorque
It was Interesting 👍
@@paulfoster5432thanks Paul, we are going to put up a transcript of the conversation as a blog on the website also, should have that up over the weekend.
Needs more power!
Sorry, don’t agree with that. It has plenty of power for most riding conditions
@@BikerTorque I have an Interceptor. 60 horsepower would be perfect.
@@BlackdogADVI think you could make an argument that many bikes need more power. I have a Continental GT and I’ve never found a situation (except on track) where I thought it needs more power. 60 hp would be nice, but still think it’s fine with what’s it’s got.
If it came out with 10% more power, everyone would still be saying it needs more power.
It’s a 650cc air cooled engine that adheres to Euro5 emissions. They’re already pushing poo up hill with that tech. But I’m glad they do, because I’m old school and love air cooled engines.
@@whatsstefon they limited the power because of A2 restrictions. This bike is capable of 10-20 more horsepower. Look at all the big bore kits available. They need to bump up the power and they know it. Look for a liquid cooled 70HP Interceptor in the new feature. They did good on the 450 Himalayan now it’s time to put some performance in the bigger bikes.