Royal Enfield has recently unveiled the Shotgun 650. It is a retro-modern bobber-style motorcycle that shares its underpinnings with the Super Meteor 650. While the two motorcycles have certain similarities, they retain distinctive traits that set them apart.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Super Meteor: What’s The Difference?
Design
Starting with the visual appearance, both motorcycles have a distinctive front facia. The Shotgun 650 features a headlamp cowl with indicators positioned slightly ahead of the forks, while the Super Meteor gets a conventional round headlamp unit with a brushed metal finish and indicators placed on the forks.
Moving forward, both motorcycles have different designs for their fuel tanks. Furthermore, the Super Meteor 650 gets a conventional cruiser handlebar with forward-set footpegs, while the Shotgun 650 comes with a relatively flat handlebar and mid-set footpegs, offering an upright riding position with a slight lean.
Speaking of the seating setup, the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 gets a single seat to complement its bobber personality, along with an option to mount an additional pillion seat or a luggage rack. In contrast, the Super Meteor 650 comes with a split seat setup in lower variants and a single-piece contour seat in higher trims.
Towards the rear, the Shotgun 650 boasts matte-finished blacked-out twin peashooter exhausts, while the Super Meteor features twin barrel exhausts with chrome finishing.
Dimensions
| Parameters | Super Meteor 650 | Shotgun 650 | Difference |
| Wheelbase | 1,500 mm | 1,465 mm | -35 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm | 140 mm | +5 mm |
| Length | 2,260 mm | 2,170 mm | -90 mm |
| Width | 890 mm (w/o mirrors) | 820 mm (w/o mirrors) | -70 mm |
| Height | 1,155 mm | 1,105 mm | -50 mm |
| Seat Height | 740 mm | 795 mm | +55 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 241 kg (with 90% fuel & oil) | 240 kg (with 90% fuel & oil) | -1kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.7 litres | 13.8 litres | -1.9L |
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is slightly longer than the Shotgun 650 and features a more generous fuel tank, allowing you to cover greater distances before needing to refuel. The Super Meteor also boasts a more accessible saddle height of 740mm, making it more suitable for riders with short build. However, the Shotgun has slightly more ground clearance and is marginally lighter than its elder sibling.
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Underpinnings
| Parameters | Super Meteor 650 | Shotgun 650 |
| Frame Type | Steel tubular spine frame | Steel tubular spine frame |
| Tyres Front | 100/90-19 | 100/90-18 |
| Tyres Rear | 150/80 B16 | 150/70 R17 |
| Brakes | 320mm (F), 300mm (R) | 320mm (F), 300mm (R) |
| Front Suspension | 43mm USD (120mm travel) | Showa USD (120mm travel) |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shocks (101mm travel) | Twin Shocks (90mm travel) |
Both motorcycles are based on the same platform, and so the underpinnings are also similar. However, the Super Meteor gets a larger front wheel, while the Shotgun is equipped with a bigger rear wheel. It’s worth noting that the larger rear wheel on the Shotgun comes at the expense of decreased rear wheel travel.
Features
Both bikes are loaded with identical sets of features, comprising an all-LED lighting system, dual-channel ABS, USB charging port, and a semi-digital instrument cluster with a tripper navigation pod and Wingman support.
Engine
Powering these flagship offerings is the same 648cc, air-oil-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder engine that generates 47PS of max power at 7250rpm and 52.3Nm of peak torque at 5650rpm. Both come mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
Price
| Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 |
| Astral – Rs 3.61 lakh Interstellar – Rs 3.76 lakh Celestial – Rs 3.91 lakh | Yet-to-be-revealed |
*Ex-showroom Chennai Price
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Verdict
All in all, both motorcycles cater to distinct rider preferences and styles. While the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 offers a stripped-down, minimalistic aesthetics with a focus on agility and responsive handling, the Super Meteor 650 has a more laid-back design, prioritizing a relaxed, comfortable ride suitable for longer journeys.
