Royal Enfield Recently the Shotgun 650 was launched in India, with a base price of Rs 3.59 lakh (ex-showroom).

This custom-inspired motorcycle is offered in four color options: Plasma Blue, Stencil White, Drill Green and Sheetmetal Grey. The addition of the Shotgun 650 expands the Royal Enfield 650 lineup, which now consists of four models.

The Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650 take a different approach compared to the Interceptor and Continental GT, featuring a new chassis, varied suspension setup, advanced technology, bigger brakes, varied wheel sizes and other notable upgrades.

The new Shotgun 650 and Meteor 650 may look similar to most people, but their styling is different. There are two aspects to this answer. We have explained in detail some of the features present in the Royal Enfield Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650:

Royal Enfield Meteor 650 vs Shotgun 650: Check differences

The shotgun adopts the same frame as the chassis, but the rake angle of its suspension is different. Regarding suspension, it should be noted that both the front and rear have slightly less travel than the Meteor 650 series. Wheels are another significant difference between the two models: the Shotgun 650 gets an 18-inch front and 17-inch rear tire setup, while the Meteor 650 gets a 19-inch front and 16-inch rear tire setup. Both the motorcycles also have different alloy wheel designs.

The Meteor 650’s low-slung stance, wide bars, forward-set footpegs and step-up seat all suggest that this is a hardcore cruiser. With its single seat, short handlebar, mid-set footrest position, small tank and full fenders, the Shotgun 650 leans more in the direction of bobber design.

Royal Enfield Meteor 650 vs Shotgun 650: These are the similarities

The Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650 are built on the same chassis and share the same front mudguard, aluminum switchgear, dual-channel ABS, headlight unit and front and rear brakes with suspension, with minor differences.

They also have the same 650cc parallel-twin engine which, apart from the above features, produces 46 bhp and 52 Nm of torque when paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Specifically, they are very similar to the Interceptor and Continental GT, although slightly different.

Although much of the design of the Shotgun 650 is similar to the Super Meteor 650, it has undergone substantial modifications to establish a distinct identity as a bobber. It also has some bobber-specific design elements, like the chopped fenders and single-piece seat, that set it apart from other motorcycles.