Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 First Look

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Another 650cc Royal Enfield model to go with the Interceptor 650, Continental GT and Super Meteor 650.
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@millinutz 5 ай бұрын

No..., RE does not need anything bigger than it already has. Let the others stick to their big bores (and wonder where the profits are gonna come from in the future), while RE floods their market with good and affordable bikes, earning bucket loads of Rupees, to invest into their next offering, and developing and further refining existing models. In other words, everybody sticks to their strengths.

@detachedloop1004 5 ай бұрын

I still think they are looking to get in the 800 cc category in future. They have been reintroducing the super old models that were in the times of the British. That might be their highest they wish to go to with some 60-ish horsepower.

@sarthak.roy013 5 ай бұрын

True, but I have a feeling RE will eventually venture into big capacity bikes a well. Given their recent success and loads of profits that can go into their now christened RnD section I don’t see a reason not to come up with a simple comparatively affordable 900 - 1200 cc heavy hitters

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yep, they keep all their bikes in the A2 category, but it would be nice to have a 60hp cruiser.

@supersonicdiesel4836 5 ай бұрын

Siddhartha Lal is a very clever guy. He’s getting Indians used to the idea of more premium and bigger bikes gradually and launches more powerful bikes as the demand grows. I expect RE to try their hands at the 60 to 70 bhp range, with a bike in the Rs 6 lakhs range in the next few years. That will beat the socks off Triumph and Harley.

@zopEnglandzip 5 ай бұрын

Crazy comment bud, the American manufacturers are about the only legacy manufacturers that didn't start off making small cc machines for the masses, do you think Honda made a mistake moving into larger motorcycles and cars despite having built their foundations on 50cc bikes and 300cc trucks? A sensible approach is to diversify so when either basic budget machines or chrome plated tourers experience a downturn you don't instantly go bust.... which is exactly what they're doing, maybe they'll end up making boat engines and trumpets like Yamaha.

@marsoelflaco5722 5 ай бұрын

I truly appreciate what Royal Enfield is doing. Hopefully, it still keeps the motorcycles very affordable and doesn't go "Harley."

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yep, same here. RE has filled a niche Harley has left open by removing their air-cooled Sportsters.

@saikrishnathiwakarrk 5 ай бұрын

I mean that is doubtful because RE is major market is based on India, cause that market is mainly of three things Reliable,value for money, quality where needed and customised to the user and this is happening like 50 years .

@BassOutcast 5 ай бұрын

They can't because their bread and butter is and always will be the Indian market, with their best selling model by far being the Classic 350. They understand progress and move forward with their tech in order to enter new markets but at the same time, they have to cater to the majority of their customers which are Indian riders.

@marsoelflaco5722 5 ай бұрын

@@BassOutcast I hope so.🤞🏽✌🏾🎅🏼

@OlllOHD 5 ай бұрын

Don’t worry, Indian market will keep them RE. Humble

@davidchapman93 5 ай бұрын

One word. VALUE! And this Generation of bikers understands that. They are not brainwashed by the HD Hype. They work hard for their money and expect value for it. I suspect they will be looking at the $10,000 Toyota truck too!

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yep, the smaller bikes are finally coming back into the market and trucks like the Maverick are selling out too. I guess manufacturers finally decided to give the consumers what they wanted.

@udaysingh9_11 5 ай бұрын

What royal Enfield is doing right now is really amazing. They have everything for someone who is just getting a new bike, or someone who is already an experienced rider. Most importantly, their pricing is very accessible. Something that harley used to do in the past. They have just completely lost the plot by trying to become the rolls Royce of motorcycles.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yep, exactly.

@tuhin2839 5 ай бұрын

As an American, the reason why I love this RE mainly for two reasons - 1. Very good performance 2. Although budget friendly Happy owner of continental gt 650 and himalayan.

@briand4000 5 ай бұрын

Simple motorcycling, the way it should be. LOVE my Classic 500!

@tompas11A3n52KkX 5 ай бұрын

Yeah I love my 2018 Classic 500 too.

@simontilbey 5 ай бұрын

I have considered getting a classic 500. it is the most comfortable bike I have ever sat on and I like the simplicity. I currently have a 1981 Honda cx500b but I have a few issues with it since it is old. I'm currently rebuilding the carburettors. Full injection is much less work and I don't like being off the road. something

@j.martin4476 5 ай бұрын

REs small displacement bikes are easily far more interesting than anything Harley has done in more than a decade

@bikernate8902 5 ай бұрын

I bought my Interceptor in 2021 and had it two months... could not stop thinking about the Classic 350 REborn... so, bought one of those as well. These two bikes are my favorites I have owned or ridden. That includes my HD's and all the metric bikes over the years. RE has some serious mojo going on at the moment. Simple, beautiful and all the RE's are made for a true motorcyclist.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, you really get the feeling that the people working there are true enthusiasts.

@johnshifler5439 4 ай бұрын

Saw a video made at their assembly plant in India. They definitely give attention to detail. Watched a guy paint the stripes on the gas tank by hand.

@andresbolanos993 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved the Shotgun concept they released some months ago and I really like what I see now. Here's hoping that they'll give it those gorgeous Interceptor colors. If that's the case, I'll buy it on the date of release.

@edbrown5665 5 ай бұрын

I'm liking royal enfield's line-up more everyday. The only problem I see with is that just when I've almost decided which royal I want, they come out with something cooler 😅

@mikevanattia5237 5 ай бұрын

I like my Super Meteor , as much as any of the 40 something bikes I've had over the last 55 years , its a GREAT MACHINE !

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Good to hear!

@pmdinaz 5 ай бұрын

They have certainly had a glow up over the past 8 or so years. Good on 'em! I almost bought an Interceptor a few years ago, but decided to go Triumph Speed Twin. The decision boiled down to highway speeds here in AZ. It's bananas...safety is a serious concern. If you don't have the muscle to speed up quickly because some jackwagon decides to look at their phone and come from lane 2 into the HOV lane like a rabid hedgehog, you're gonna get creamed. I commute every day 80 miles on our highways and head is on a swivel the entire time. I count my blessings when I make it home every day. I ain't sayin I'm a great rider, but I'm very aware of my surroundings and thankfully so.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yep, sometimes more power can get you out of a bad situation.

@deltabluesdavidraye 5 ай бұрын

You don't become safer on your bike or a car by going faster or even as fast as the idiots.There is a right hand lane and a shoulder.

@tonybrett7974 5 ай бұрын

Looks like they have done it again. I personally prefer the "hardtail" monoshock on the Triumph Bobber, but it is twice the price & capacity of the RE.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yes, it does remind me of the Bobber, but the RE does give you 85% of the experience for half the price.

@tinman3586 5 ай бұрын

"If you think this is just a differently styled Super Meteor 650, you are wrong. This motorcycle does have the same engine. The air-cooled 46 hoursepower and 39lbs feet of torque, 270 degree crankshaft parallel twin, and gearbox, 6 speed..." Ugh, actually, that's exactly what it is. A Super Meteor with different styling. However, this style is really cool.

@romeldias 5 ай бұрын

and that is the point...what RE have managed to do brilliantly with all their engines is to offer bikes that are completely different because their research and dev teams focus on the riding geometry a lot! People who love the Hunter will just not like the riding posture of the meteor and vice versa...and that is how theyve tapped so much of the market! Once you head into an RE showroom, there will be at least one bike in your price point that you will love :)

@ae7766 5 ай бұрын

Hi there, I'm from the UK , liked your video, just wanted to give you my take on Royal Enfield. Last year I tried out the Meteor 350 ,I found it easy to ride just didn't like the heel/toe gear change and compared to my VN900 and really down on power, this year they bought out the Super Meteor 650 ,again tried it loved it bought one ! Part ex the VN900 . 700 miles on still in love, nearly as much power as the VN much better exhaust note and loads of torque. Thanks again, Merry Christmas Adrian Ellis

@p3lo2 5 ай бұрын

I own an Interceptor 2023, and it's sucha gorgeous motorcycle, I'm in love

@MrSpeed-lt8gr 5 ай бұрын

“A little bit longer in the rear.” Yes I’m incredibly childish 🙃. As much as I love my Bonnie T100 I think I may have bitten off a bit more than I can chew with the payments. RE would have been a great alternative.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Ha, ha! Yep.

@guyfuller1369 5 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and Brooke. I enjoy all your content, but, as an Indian Springfield owner, I am especially interested in your take on the cruiser scene. Thanks!

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you as well. I'll definitely try to get a hold of the Indian folks at the bike show this year and see if I can review some Indians. The Springfield is an awesome bike and nicer than the Road King Special.

@guyfuller1369 5 ай бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV Naturally I agree. It’s got everything the HD Switchback and Convertible had, two bikes I admire, but with cruise control, ABS, heated grips, and much greater reliability.

@michaelb.42112 5 ай бұрын

Royal Enfield bikes look so good.

@LooxJJ 5 ай бұрын

Royal Enfield will have very tough time here in the US. Both Shotgun and Super Meteor (assuming that they will launch at $6k to $8k with options) is up against very well-established competitor in its price range - Yamaha Bolt R (US only), Kawasaki Vulcan S and 900, W800, Honda Shadow S, and for lucky ones SV650 (2022 models still available new) etc. They are all $7k~9K range.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yes the Japanese brands have pretty reasonably priced cruisers, but RE is a company that has a legit heritage of building those traditional bikes where the Japanese just built them to sell to the North American market. That matters to some people and that's where RE can say, the Interceptor 650 is as legit as a Triumph.

@LooxJJ 5 ай бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV I was thinking RE should really lower their price even more. Say about $1000 - that would give them an excellent opportunity to tab into this market.

@Gurdeep0104 5 ай бұрын

U didn’t know RE is offering 3 years no miles warranty which non of these companies are providing this is why they are growing better than these companies

@deltabluesdavidraye 5 ай бұрын

All those bikes look questionable do not have the great guarantee ,can't be so easily home serviced do not have the endless customisation options .

@LooxJJ 5 ай бұрын

@@deltabluesdavidraye which bikes are you talking about?

@fderbar1 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn. Most favorite bike I've had out of 5. 21,000 miles in one year and 4 months of ownership

@per-arnehjorth9785 5 ай бұрын

I think the Shotgun looks very promising. I have got a Scram 411 and could very likely see myself getting also a Shotgun, or, an Interceptor. Great video! 😊

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Enjoy the Scram.

@per-arnehjorth9785 5 ай бұрын

I wil!l 🙂 Being an elderly rider with a poor back, the Scram reassures my riding confidence, and hence skills, in a way I could not dream of. 👍

@alejandrototo11 5 ай бұрын

I ride an interceptor 650, coming up on a year now. It’s been my first bike and it’s been a blast to ride. Very approachable for a short beginner rider (I’m 5’5) keep up RE

@andyedmond248 5 ай бұрын

Would love to have the "Shotgun" parked beside my Interceptor in the garage. I reckon they would both get on well together. LOL. Thanks for the video mate, hope you and yours had a wonderful Chrissy day, and wishing you both an exciting new year. Cheers from Oz.

@enfield7123 3 ай бұрын

I have the intersepter it's brilliant I had it from2019 and every time I go out on it brings a smile 😃 I love it

@lancerbiker5263 5 ай бұрын

I own a 2021 Meteor. Fell in love with the looks and engine. This company is going to dominate.

@revelationakagoldeneagle8045 3 ай бұрын

RE produces some great looking bikes. Just right for riding the back roads for a day of Wind Therapy...

@johnDukemaster 5 ай бұрын

Continental and Shock gun. Nice bikes indeed! Merry Christmas from Denmark!

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, you as well!

@Axr24have 5 ай бұрын

RE been around a while, yep. I remember a buddy of mine selling them in the ‘80s.

@a.m.6752 4 ай бұрын

Woww...these are not cheap looking low quality bikes. Looks like they are made of solid metal. Looks durable to me. Very beautiful

@johnwalshire2884 5 ай бұрын

These 650's spec, and look remarkably similar to the Yamaha XS650s of the late 1960s-1970s. They were based on the earlier Triumphs and Nortons of the late 50s and 60s. I owned those Triumphs, Norton and Yamaha 650 twins when I was young and rode 15-20,000 miles/year. That size bike can comfortably go to the grocery store and across the country. Everything old is new again.

@robertlindstrom540 5 ай бұрын

When we normal people can afford new motorcycles RE proves that to build good bikes they don´t have to have staggering prices to be winners. In reality they only do what the japanese did in the sixties, seventies and eighties and it still is a winning formula. And RE does it well, and has the pedigree to be taken seriously. The chinese also try to travel the same path but they have a more uphill climb. The Interceptor is still (and propably will be for a long time) a damn good looking bike, and the basic SuperMeteor is also very much to my taste. But all their bikes look good and are sure to be talking subjects wherever bikers meet. Happy Christmas to you and your family!

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

God point. I definitely see Americans being more likely to accept motorcycles from India than from China.

@robertlindstrom540 5 ай бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV same is true for us western Europeans. There is a certain stigma on chinese stuff, mainly because of quality issues and then there is also a political aspect. India is more acceptable.

@regjones518 4 ай бұрын

just purchased a 350 classic and sidecar!!! love it !!

@Bugoutnow589 5 ай бұрын

Yes Sir, wow that’s a really nice bike. You definitely need to get a hold of R.E and get one for a week.

@russelllivingood2724 5 ай бұрын

How about a factory pairing with a sidecar, getting close to the age where 3 wheels look appealing.

@clroger4 5 ай бұрын

Agreed. I have looked at the Urals, but expensive and parts availability worries me. As does limited dealer network.

@tigercoward 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video! I think Royal Enfield is rocking it lately. I am looking forward to them taking a run at the big bikes like the Tiger! I would be seriously interested. Happy holidays and all the best for you, Brooke and baby, for the new year. Dave.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, an you too! Yes RE is growing as are their bikes so you may get a big Himalayan coming soon.

@onecookieboy 5 ай бұрын

Harley have gone very high end with their bikes and they are things of beauty for those who can afford them, Triumph are also all quality. RE make good looking, reliable and fun bikes, but sadly when you look closely at them it's easy to see where they saved money. That doesn't make them bad, just not aiming for the same market.

@jimporter 5 ай бұрын

Although by all accounts quality is increasing with every release.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

True, the fit and finish as not as high quality as Harleys, but the classic bikes on which all of these motorcycles are based didn't look much better in the 50's and 60's.

@shitboxshow 5 ай бұрын

i really love the stye of shotgun but i think the colour options is back steps from them i would love the chrome tank in one option the perfect black of the classic 500 i dont know i was so stoked for this bike and the only colour that is tolerable is the black white

@rvail136 5 ай бұрын

I want an RE 650 Himalayan, but i dont want to wait, so ill buy the 450 when it arrives in NA. Edit: I was prepared to buy a 975 Harley Panama but when they killed it they killed my desire to buy a harley

@orangelion03 5 ай бұрын

I'd be seriously interested in a 650 Himalayan.

@rvail136 5 ай бұрын

@@orangelion03 rumors say some time next year

@donstein475 5 ай бұрын

Royal Infield Rocks. Value for your money.

@imyuuki3310 5 ай бұрын

I've been eyeing on RE for a while from Himalayan to continental GT, but never manage to pull the plug as i already have bike's on those categories. So when RE announced cruiser bike based on 650 engine they got me on hook, when it released i looked up to dealer's that offer test ride, on the way I'm sure I'm gonna walk out with paper's and delivery date in hand but no... I don't, why? I remembered why i don't really do cruiser bcs I can't get used with forward control, sure there's aftermarket for it but I'm to impatient for it so i just pull out, and then i heard rumor and picture of shotgun online and RE already have my wallet hostage, it's what i always wanted, 650 engine and classic custom styled looks, and more importantly mid control! Oh yes! As i live in Japan RE dealership is bit rare in 7 that i visited only 1 have unit for show model and when sat on it she already got me and I'm ready to put ring on that bike, bcs as of now my only cruiser bike is 2020 Vmax, and it's a monster so i need some mellow bike that i can dailies around without much worry, and everything about shotgun fit what i want, now i only need to wait until the bike got delivered to me

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Congrats on finding your perfect ride!

@officialtanuj 2 ай бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV bride==ride

@karthikvijayakumar2827 5 ай бұрын

Nice review..I have the same mindset about shotgun .. waiting for release in India. Please put a video on the colours of shotgun.

@paulbettin8645 5 ай бұрын

Have the continent love great bike. New one looks good.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

It does! The continental is a really nice bike.

@blackbuttecruizr 5 ай бұрын

Great looking bike, I can see having I as a 2nd bike.

@SeachGateINDIA 5 ай бұрын

Every home in India hu as a Royal Enfield. Why? Because of their par excellence after sales service for over the years Superb quality bike Light on the pocket Affordable replacement parts Fantastic service 👍👌🙏🇮🇳

@a.m.6752 5 ай бұрын

In a few recently released videos on KZfaq , RE himalyan 450 is shown as winning race against KTM ADV 390 bike, which so far was known to indians for its speeds. RE is taking a huge challenge now to all bike brands

@christophernewsome7194 5 ай бұрын

Wish to have one from back when I seen the first picture of it and been trying to get info about it from 2021

@EXPLORADVEN 5 ай бұрын

I just came back after test riding the New Himalayan (450) and got this video in here. Regarding the Himalayan 450, I love the bike, but guess it is difficult to ride in city traffic (especially of Bangalore) than the original Himalayan, for 2 reasons. High seating position and Lower tractability of the Engine (as low down torque is far less than original Himalayan). Also it somehow felt heavier than the original, even if factually it's not the case. But it is such a beauty when compared against the original. And I will be waiting for the Tubeless Spoke Wheeled version when it is launched in India to get it for a touring purpose alone, as in city like Bangalore it will be a pain to ride. It also felt like it needs more turning radius than a Tata Nano or an Autorickshaw.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. A lot of people around the world are eagerly waiting for that bike.

@davidcottingham3834 5 ай бұрын

I have a 350 meteor and love it. The gas mileage is amazing. I ride it more than my sportster 48

@halinabiegalski9509 5 ай бұрын

Great bike, good review. 👍

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@thomasnickel7828 5 ай бұрын

I had a Wide Glide for 8 years, moved to another country and chose between two extremes: Zero DSR or RE Interceptor. I took the Zero which - from my pov - was a huge mistake. It's only a year ago I bought it now - and boy, would I love to get me a shotgun!

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Maybe you can trade it in :)

@thomasnickel7828 5 ай бұрын

lol! @@DifferentSpokesTV

@danielben-avraham1539 5 ай бұрын

I like the looks of both the Super Meteor and the shotgun, but both would look much better to me with a spoke wheel option. I also would like to see the classic chromed look of the 350 meteor passed on to the larger 650s that have the classic 350 foot peg design. To me the shotgun looks like an old bike someone has modified and restored in their garage. That is mostly due to the blacked out exhaust and other parts. I remember doing lots of that when the chrome finishes became rusty or damaged. But overall I like the stance and central peg design for longer distance rides over the forward peg design. But overall RE is doing a fantastic job by putting classic style and affordability back into the industry.

@johnshifler5439 4 ай бұрын

Went looking for the Shotgun the other day but was told they won't be available till later this year. Definitely interested.

@thetrustysidekick3013 5 ай бұрын

I'm waiting for Royal Enfield to bring the Shotgun and Super Meteor to my country soon.

@pizzarocket1968 5 ай бұрын

Personally, I'm hoping that RE makes more motorcycles in between the 350s and 650s. I was attracted to the brand by the 411 Himalayan and Scram and ended up getting the Scram as my first motorcycle. I'm hopeful that the new 450 Himalayan isn't going to be RE's only new offering between their higher and lower displacement motorcycles. All of RE's motorcycles are interesting though so I don't think any of them are a bad choice.

@subrotomitra 5 ай бұрын

Indeed, I am off to shop..Thanks

@tyronemoore4830 5 ай бұрын

I like the Shotgun, it’s a really nice looking bike now I want to ride one

@tyronemoore4830 5 ай бұрын

What will the price tag be on one ?

@percentbigfoot 5 ай бұрын

@@tyronemoore4830 probably less than SM but in the same bracket.

@critterIMHO 5 ай бұрын

The green Shotgun would look good with a matte clear coat.

@assessor1276 5 ай бұрын

Interesting - but I’m sorry that you’ve lost your Canadian angle. Where’s the info about availability and pricing here in Canada? That angle was what made me one of your first subscribers back when Brooke was learning to ride.

@johnharris7353 5 ай бұрын

I jus bought a 2001 BMW f650gs for $2K and it beats all the RE in every way. Lighter, faster more hp more torque more tank capacity lower center of gravity better everything.

@deltabluesdavidraye 5 ай бұрын

Lol yeah you can't do your maintenance parts cost are out of line customisation is nill, guarantee is not as good

@LeoTheComm 5 ай бұрын

Ever shop for a narrow 17" rear tire? There aren't many choices out there! Right now I'm on a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 with a 130/90-17 rear and ride about 20k miles a year, thats about three rear tires a year and it doesn't matter how much or how little you spend, you get about 6-7k miles out of them. If you plan to put in some big miles by all means go for a model woth a 16" rear, the choices are far better between sticky and mileage.

@Multheman02 5 ай бұрын

Good looking bike! Wonder if they will make a 750cc?

@stevekontis8992 5 ай бұрын

I would seriously consider buying one.

@tony-ce7qp 5 ай бұрын

thank you great video!

@yayagazab4449 5 ай бұрын

Only time will tell if these bikes will hold up especially on American roads. Otherwise, all the models have good eye appeal & are well designed.

@deltabluesdavidraye 5 ай бұрын

R.E. has proven it's reliability that is why they have the best guarantee

@JamesAllmond 5 ай бұрын

That is what I am waiting for, more size/torque for touring sidecar use! Right now, just not quite enough power. Oddly, I like all but the Continental GT (purely a style thing).

@johnanderson9735 5 ай бұрын

I’m really liking RE. I just bought a Triumph T120, however RE is doing a great job, and priced right for me as 2nd bike. I’m downsizing from a Goldwing and an Africa Twin, so RE is making fun machines.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yes I hear from several viewers who downsized to RE and never looked back.

@orangelion03 5 ай бұрын

If R-E makes a 650 Himalayan, I'm all in.

@gerardmontgomery280 5 ай бұрын

I like it but the Conti GT is stil the RE I'd have. A set of pipes is a must though because that motor makes a great sound once you didn't that standard can.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yes, the S&S slip ons sound awesome.

@brianswainsbury9589 5 ай бұрын

Always wanted one, never had one. Ill prolly get one in the naar future.

@Bob-3639 3 ай бұрын

I'm fortunate to own 2 Enfield's and just about to buy my 3rd, and if I had the time I would possibly buy a further 1, that's a great manufacturer that understands what the customer wants. My Bonneville is sat in the shop and up for sale, I was so disappointed 😢. You mentioned that the Enfield has a locater so you know where your bike is, I've never heard this mentioned before are you sure?

@reg171reg 5 ай бұрын

Waiting for the 650 Classic

@jez6208 5 ай бұрын

Me too! Or at least a 500.

@cowmath77 5 ай бұрын

Triumph made this motorcycle 25 years ago, the Thunderbird 900. Differences being the triple motor and the non-bobbed seat.

@SebdaMack 5 ай бұрын

I own a Supermeteor 650 since march. And it is fantastic...BUT it is so good that it makes me want a bigger engine. And at this point, I have to look over to Harley, indian or triumph. I would stay at RE if they would offer bigger motors

@adamlanglois563 5 ай бұрын

There are bore kits from s&s and a British shop. Around 825USD. Have to have a bit of machine work done but you'd end up with a bike few have.

@deltabluesdavidraye 5 ай бұрын

Just do a basic performance upgrade you gain 5 ponies with just pipes Freeflow air cleaner

@zacharyfett2491 5 ай бұрын

My local HD dealership sells RE. Up to now, that hasn’t been an issue because they are not direct competitors. This bike, however, gives consumers an entry level cruiser which as we all know, is some that Harley doesn’t have, I wonder if they’ll bring this into the showroom?

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Interesting to see if Harley will force its dealers to keep the Super Meteor and Shotgun out.

@zacharyfett2491 5 ай бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV I’m assuming that’s what they’ll have to do, or they really aren’t worried because they don’t see it as an actual threat.

@supersonicdiesel4836 5 ай бұрын

No taller handlebar as optional. This should have been offered. I’m 6’3” and had to switch to a Bullet Thunderbird handlebar on my Meteor 350 because the stock one was too short

@bruceklein9008 5 ай бұрын

My Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber makes 10+ more hp, !2 more ft lbs. of torque and is a whopping 100 lbs. lighter. RE is making impressive strides but they still have a long way to go.

@exothermal.sprocket 5 ай бұрын

Where did Royal Enfield as a corporation suddenly come upon money? Over the last several decades it's like I'd never heard of the brand, from a USA perspective. Now they are making new stuff. I'd say that name is pretty cool stuff. Beats the crap out of HD's names like "Fat Bob."

@marcr8968 5 ай бұрын

By selling over 800,000 motorcycles a year, especially in India, with more and more sales in Europe and now in the US and Canada. They did not suddenly come upon lots of money.

@exothermal.sprocket 5 ай бұрын

@@marcr8968 Well good for them! Their presence in the USA has been from the dust bin of history, basically. I know they recently developed new engines and that is not inexpensive to do.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

They sell so many bikes in India I'm sure they have some serious revenue coming in.

@adamlanglois563 5 ай бұрын

Because the road in North America have maybe 5% bikes while in India it's reversed with bikes being the strong majority. I'm Canadian and I can't count how many Indian college students have asked me about costs to run a bike here. 20 years from now the crop of middle aged bikers in Canada will have a lot of Indian doctors and engineers. Will they buy Harley's when they get rich? Or will they keep buying from their home team?

@exothermal.sprocket 5 ай бұрын

I understand that Royal Enfield hasn't had a very strong market in the USA, even historically. We are a very different population in our transportation needs and habits, and the highway infrastructure is vastly different in a lot of ways. There could be a lot more done to encourage motorcycle use in the USA, but battling the political transportation system is about as hard as moving the Rocky Mountains to another continent.

@corriecole4687 5 ай бұрын

I love it. But it needs better colors. I actually really liked the blue and black one they only made 25 of.

@jamesonpace726 5 ай бұрын

Like the Shotgun looks but the wheel sizes & seat height may put me on Interceptor or Meteor....

@martincvitkovich724 5 ай бұрын

Still waiting for the Super Meteor to arrive in Ohio

@alanelluin46 4 ай бұрын

In order ... aha, Shotgun come in France for April. I sold my Vulcan for this bike !

@therohugin8676 5 ай бұрын

HD in North America started suffering sale declines in the summer of 2023, due to an impending economic crisis for North America. As much as I love the retro design, I am researching to buy a 2012 to 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 for proven reliability.

@christophernewsome7194 5 ай бұрын

I wish they would make the 1000 cc twin they made back in the day

@olethorhermansen5696 5 ай бұрын

It would be great if Royal Enfield would offer something with either belt or shaft drive. There's literally nothing in the market of this capacity that doesn't have a chain. The closest thing is the 850cc Moto Guzzi. So if you like middleweight motorcycles, but don't think that chain drive is the greatest thing since hot water, well... Come on, Royal Enfield, give us something!

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

That's a good point. Chain maintenance can be time consuming and a turn off for newer riders which is what they are trying to attract.

@gordonwallin2368 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, the Interceptor with 900ccs, spoke wire wheels, and...wait I had a Norton years ago. now what? Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

@gordonwallin2368 5 ай бұрын

(A 6-speed , dual disc Royal Enfield/"Norton" would be good.)

@fabfafa 5 ай бұрын

I m going for the shotgun to replace my int 650.

@RussellGrantAppling 5 ай бұрын

Sweet

@oldschoolmotorsickle 5 ай бұрын

We speak of wheel diameter, not wheel radius. Otherwise, great video.

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Ooops, thanks!

@kenhoward3512 5 ай бұрын

I like the riding position and appearance better than the Super Meteor. The weight, though, is a deal-breaker (no more 500+ pound bikes for me).

@travelinben1966 4 ай бұрын

NG.Go with the Super Meteor 650.

@kenmason9354 5 ай бұрын

Love shotgun..👍

@davidpasquale8498 5 ай бұрын

I would not buy anything made in India or China for the fact that quality would not be that good, thats why the cheaper price, my opinion. For the money, there's lots of older Harleys or Japanese bikes of really good quality and will last pretty much forever longing they are maintenanced properly. I wish I still had my old Honda n Yamaha bikes of the 1980s ,but still have my old 1991 EVO Harley FLHS which still keeps on giving. I look forward to your comments and others

@CathodeRayNipplez 5 ай бұрын

As soon as RE find a few more ponies in the 650's I'm all in.

@deltabluesdavidraye 5 ай бұрын

Ponies can be had real cheap.Pipes and freeflow air filter gives you four to five ponies and ft.lbs. torque add a cam which can be done without removing the head and a performance piggy back and you can get 55-60 h.p. and 54-56 ft lbs at the rear wheel. That is better for it's size and weight than all it's competition that doesn't have these options even available.

@sathishrao7926 5 ай бұрын

I like Shotgun the most among the 650s.. But I don’t wish to part ways with my Vulcan S (which costs twice of a Shotgun here in India).. Also, I guess you know that Triumph entered the entry level market through 400s in collaboration with Bajaj India.. For the record, I own one and I love it (just 3500 USD !) (Even though Harley did the same with Hero India, currently its availability is only in India)

@jimporter 5 ай бұрын

I can assure you 3500 USD won’t be 3500 USD by the time it arrives in the US much as it isn’t near that in the UK, £4167 ex tax or $5292.

@sathishrao7926 5 ай бұрын

@@jimporter I know.. Just like how my Vulcan S costs 10K USD here in India (while it is possibly around 7K USD elsewhere) !

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

Yep, our prices will be way more than that by the time that bike gets here. If I lived in India I'd definitely have an Interceptor 650 and a Himalayan 450 in the garage for less than just the Interceptor in Canada.

@StevenRogers-hw9dj 5 ай бұрын

While I really like the looks and philosophy of RE, there's no way I'm jumping on a 650 for one of my regular 1,500 mile four-day weekends. Either the bike or I... or possibly both... would end up dead.

@chadgruver4423 5 ай бұрын

I agree, I'm looking forward to seeing the Shot Gun. I rode the Super Meteor at a recent demo day and even though the bike is physically too small for me, I was impressed. I do think that 650 is better placed in the Interceptor. But if the ride height of the Shotgun gives me more room I might be interested. Royal Enfield has the value segment figured out!

@stevekennedy3136 5 ай бұрын

luv it

@luisloya1120 5 ай бұрын

They should kept the length of the Shotgun the same as the Super Meteor.

@knottytoob 5 ай бұрын

Gunshot heard around the industry! [edit] She's a beaut.

@patrickmathews1646 5 ай бұрын

Do you have an idea when this will bee sold in the US?

@DifferentSpokesTV 5 ай бұрын

No idea about that but hopefully sometime in 2024. The US is a profitable market as the bikes cost way more there than in India where they are ridiculously inexpensive.