Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Super Meteor 650: Which one should you buy?

Royal Enfield expanded its 650 cc portfolio to four motorcycles with the introduction of the Shotgun 650. The new motorcycle sits below the Super Meteor 650 but shares quite a bit of underpinning with it.

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Super Meteor 650: Looks and riding triangle

Yes, the motorcycles do share the same chassis but there are some big differences in terms of their looks. The Super Meteor 650 is a full-blown cruiser with a handlebar that comes towards the rider, a scooped-out seat, a large tear-drop shaped fuel tank and forward-set footpegs. The riding triangle is also very comfortable with a laid-back stance just what a cruiser should offer.

Then there is the Shotgun 650. It has a hint of sportiness to it with a wide handlebar and mid-set foot pegs. So, the rider sits with a slight forward hunch to its back. This gives him leverage to carve through corners. Moreover, the Shotgun 650’s pillion seat can be removed so it can be modified into a bobber.

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Super Meteor 650: Engine

Both the motorcycles use the same engine, it is a 648 cc, parallel-twin engine that gets a 270-degree crank and is air-oil cooled. It puts out around 46 bhp of max power and 52 Nm of peak torque.