Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Review | What even IS this bike?

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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Review | What even IS this bike?

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Join me for a ride on the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 as I try and figure out just what kind of bike it is. Bobber? Retro? Cruiser? Custom? Possibly all of those things at once with Royal Enfield's 'by custom, for custom' promise and one getting some surprising reviews for the way it rides. Time to find out for myself, with fresh memories of having lived with the Interceptor 650 with which it shares its engine. More on that at the links below.
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@Focal_Paradox Ай бұрын

It's a raw motorcycle. Akin to what the HD Sportster used to be, or what the Triumph Bobber is pretending to be (at twice the price). I can see this being VERY popular with the custom crowd.

@jez6208 18 күн бұрын

58 years old. Only been riding for 15 months. I own a classic 350. Bloody love it! I'm awaiting the classic 650 with anticipation. 😀👍🏍

@midlifecrisismotorcyclist 18 күн бұрын

Good work! Never too late, eh?

@rafa1517 Ай бұрын

I'm saving to buy this bike, I already did the test drive, I guess I tried everything to take a safe decision, I even crashed it against a car and got to keep the broken front brake lever, maybe I'm gonna turn it into a keychain as a lucky amulet, thankfully that's all I had to pay. All in all, a nice bike which I plan to buy

@fuglbird 18 күн бұрын

I've been motorcycling since 1978. I live in the EU where a new Suzuki SV650 is 2600 pounds cheaper than the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. The SV650 is my second Suzuki. My first one was the two stroke three cylinder GT550. It took my girlfriend and me from Denmark to Monaco and back with all our camping gear. After 2000 miles the SV650 has not disappointed either.

@robertmein8575 22 күн бұрын

Nice to see a reviewer giving it a proper ride. So many just toddle along. I just ordered one myself. I live in Cambodia but am from the UK - Nice review 👍

@MikeMcRoberts 19 күн бұрын

I think it would look so much better with a small exhaust.

@shibe2042 5 күн бұрын

"is it a bobber, a cruiser, a vision of...." its a cool bike that rides well, what more needs to be said?

@shibe2042 5 күн бұрын

bought one a couple months ago, came from a poorly maintained 2008 250cc so it was an almost dull how smooth it was initially, but its it gets a bit more crunchy after a couple thousand K's on it. Also one thing i've never seen reviewers mention is the absolute whistle on this champion, maybe it's common but initially there were times i mistook it for a police siren with its volume, consistency and length, ive grown to love it and will miss it when i change out the exhaust eventually

@midlifecrisismotorcyclist 5 күн бұрын

@@shibe2042 Funny you mention that - I just took it out today and noticed just the same thing! Weird old noise, right?!

@mikeandmona6584 Ай бұрын

Chin mount, my dude, chin mount.

@midlifecrisismotorcyclist Ай бұрын

@@mikeandmona6584 Haha, yes, and you’ll be glad to hear it’s been sorted for the next video!

@11metrecbpropagationsoutha29 Ай бұрын

I'm old enough to remember that these were known as motorcycles, not pigeonholed into some bs category.

@thenefyncat6970 28 күн бұрын

And then you have to buy all the correct gear for that category. BS, indeed.

@Makul-rt4sz Ай бұрын

It's a do it all kind of bike..good at pretty much anything other then high speeds at highway(it's a naked) and real sporty riding..

@jimmyjam8795 Ай бұрын

I have done 600 miles on mine, agree pretty much with everything that you said. I'm still not sure what it is, does take some muscling around corners and she is heavy. Riding her after getting off my cb500f (my commuter bike) requires a whole different riding style! Balanced review, thanks.👍

@midlifecrisismotorcyclist Ай бұрын

@@jimmyjam8795 Interesting, thanks for sharing your experiences.

@kommonman.5011 Ай бұрын

You own an interceptor, your should have compare the ergo and handling. I was looking to purchase an Interceptor. I m 6' tall. Tired the interceptor and liked it before shotgun came up, I ride the super Meteor didn't like it tho

@midlifecrisismotorcyclist Ай бұрын

@@kommonman.5011 Sorry, perhaps I wasn’t clear - the Interceptor was a long-term test bike, not one I own. We’re about the same height, tho, and to my mind an Interceptor with the better suspension of the Shotgun would be the best mix!

@ijja123 Ай бұрын

I booked shotgun, then waited a month. Then the day came for test rides. Riding shotgun was ok but nothing special. Then I jumped on Interceptor, right away I made my mind on Int650 chrome tank and took it home. Also saved couple grands :)

@midlifecrisismotorcyclist Ай бұрын

@@ijja123 Nice!

@Makul-rt4sz Ай бұрын

I'm 6foot and I bought shotgun 1 month ago, it's has perfect ergonomics for me

@IdentityCrisis101-pop Ай бұрын

As an Indian reviewer put it, its an "Un-bobber bobber" 😂

@midlifecrisismotorcyclist Ай бұрын

@@IdentityCrisis101-pop Haha, I might have to ‘borrow’ that line!

@IdentityCrisis101-pop Ай бұрын

@@midlifecrisismotorcyclist 😂🙌🏽

@IdentityCrisis101-pop Ай бұрын

@@michaelmurdock4607 yup!

@fuglbird 18 күн бұрын

Despite the ugly big radiator you keep calling it an air cooled engine. Why? What is induction noise? How do you feel induction under the seat? Do you wear a tin hat under your helmet?

@Jonathan-L 10 күн бұрын

It's an air cooled engine, but with an oil cooler. The heads & cylinders do not have any liquid cooling.

@rbattson7171 7 күн бұрын

Oil cooler!

@martineres5940 Ай бұрын

ok👍

@flesz_ 18 күн бұрын

Your chest camera is too low

@midlifecrisismotorcyclist 18 күн бұрын

@@flesz_ It is indeed - have since swapped to chin mount!

@JitenShende Ай бұрын

Really heavy bike with low power..... not very comfortable, arse pain guaranteed... better fit n finish than other REs ..... intriguing design though

@christianschellbruck9788 Ай бұрын

99% of People riding 100 HP+ Bikes are not even close to really handle that Power. Except on a straight road. If you think 50 hp are low power than you are a good rider or a bad one whos thinking he is good.

@Makul-rt4sz Ай бұрын

It is not a really heavy bike at all..yes on paper it is but all that way is down low..it feels no different then most 200kg motorcycles