one guy suggested that he thought it was likable to a 650 bullet but honestly I think and thought this is really a Classic 650, I love this bike.

As a brand new shotgun owner and not having ridden any other royal Enfield. The bike to me seems like a cross between a British twin and Harley Davidson. I love it the brit twin sound and the solidity of a Harley.😊

this is the perfect video for anyone confused between SM640 ans SG650

Thank-you for explaining the differences between the meteor & the shotgun .models! I'm getting ready to buy the meteor, now, after watching this video-i may have to buy BOTH of them! Each one fills a particular need in my riding experience! Doug, in the U.S.🇺🇸🦅

Good stuff and solid editing, love your choice in camera angles.

I rode both yesterday and the hunter 350 , and I did own an interceptor previously, my thoughts are , Meteor 650 touring , Shotgun 650 is a hybrid of the interceptor and hunter , and for me it was the sweet spot 😊

I didn’t like the colors of the Shotgun the first time I saw them, but they’re growing on me. Especially this blue one.

As a Super Meteor owner I was very impressed with your review, has got to be the best review and explanation in the differences of the two bikes, what a great video. The Shotgun is not my cup of tea but I do like the black engine, shame the Super Meteor hasn't got that as an option. Just subscribed, and looking forward to watching you Super Meteor content 👍

Your the only reviewer to point out the seat and suspension issues regarding the Super Meteor, i bought a Super Meteor and ended up having dry needling to repair the damage done to my lower back and bottom, courtesy of the utterly terrible seat and suspension. I live in Adelaide Australia the roads aren't the best but that seat, it's a torture device.

You're sub now....I like your presentation. educating enough like a teacher 😅

Great video! Thank you!

As I previous Super Meteor owner, now a Shotgun owner I can reliably inform you the suspension is not the same. The Shotgun has longer travel. I measured it because I bought some Hagon shocks and was going to swap them on to the Shotgun but they came up short by at least an inch.

Thanks for the video friend! Here in Brazil, both models are about to arrive, so you can get an idea you have to put your name on a waiting list. Regarding the models, I'm going with the Supermeteor because for long trips I think it will be more comfortable. hugs from Brazil and good winds friend

I've ordered the Shotgun as I do love RE's bikes, i do miss my Super meteor. Let's hope all goes well as I also plan to buy the 650 Classic.

Ha this is great, I'm going to be taking that bike out in the next couple of weeks, plus the SM 650 Dameralls have so great to see it ridden before I do. Sat on it the other day when I popped in, not too bad considering I'm just under 5'6". Considering upgrading from the Classic 350, so looking forward to this ride even more now, cheers :)

as a fellow super meteor owner I love your take on the shot gun. The part about the seat height is very useful. At 6 foot 2 the super meteor is perfect if it was any taller, I think it would be awkward for me. I have come to absolutely love the slightly foot forward position of the foot pegs, so far if I had to choose again, I would still get the super meteor. in the U.S.A the price difference between the two bikes is only 100 USD, I figure that the savings is from not having the panner rack installation points on the rear fender.

I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to have 3 days of riding both bikes back to back,which I think I will need as I just can't make my mind up 🤔. Well done Royal Enfield 👍🙏

Really love this vid.

Excellent review, i am looking for a cheap second hand black super meteor 650 to which i will add the shotgun foot controls and i think i will have a real mile muncher. I have 9 Royal Enfield's at present here in Queensland Australia but always have room for one more, My brother has a further 4 including the new Shotgun which i do not like in its standard form. However riding it felt like my 500 Classic with more poke but less style. Love Royal Enfield bikes with endless possibilities.

Definitely an urban machine. Seems to lend itself to chain drive as well. Black paint with gold letters would be nice. 😎 Cheers

Hi, thanks for the tips. I wouldn't go for the shotgun following your review. I don't like the weight on my arms and I like the laid-back ride of the super meteor. Cheers.

Very clear and helpful. Thank you. Which of the two would you say is the easier to ride for a novice rider?

In uk, Himalayan 450 is also available for test ride. Will u going to review that one also? If you review the Himalayan 450, make sure to change camera antiflickering settings to 50hz or 25fps to avoide screen flickering

Still waiting for the Shotgun in Australia. I'm now thinking of getting the Indian 101 coming out in July.

I would be inclined to fit the Super Meteor deluxe touring dual seat on the Shotgun as I believe all the current accessories for the Super are direct fit

Another great video Trevor, thanks for that. I am looking to upgrade from my one cylinder Classic 350 to one of the 650s. I think that the Super Meteor is probably not for me because of the cruiser position. So it would be a choice between the Interceptor, Continental (although slightly sporty / forward posture) or maybe this new Shotgun. When you confirmed that it is not a bobber, that makes the bike seem more appealing to me. But one of the main reasons for me to upgrade from 350 to 650 would be for better long distance touring. And the big question is how to accommodate luggage without totally ruining the bike's appearance? Removing the pillion seat improves the look of the Classic 350 and the Shotgun too. But how to add a rear rack for a dry bag (my preference rather than side bags) without destroying that prominent rear mudguard appearance. Can it be done, I wonder?

I find it interesting that many Brits call this bike a cheaper bike when they are basically the same price in the U.S. and any parts are the same other than the plating or paint (switch gear). Quality wise they are identical. Also, the rear shocks are not identical. The Shotgun rear shocks are 20mm longer.

It looks to me that you can lower the seat mount to get the bobber feel, but not sure how it would affect your reach to the handlebar and how 'destructive' the modification needed will be. (it would also lose the spring effect)

Got to sit on a Shotgun at the local dealer yesterday. First impression was: this is a very small bike. It felt diminutive for my old 6’ frame. Very nice switch gear. You may have mentioned this in your review but I was surprised at how stiff the seat is. Didn’t really feel terrible, but it’s probably the hardest motorcycle seat. I’ve experienced in my 50 years of riding motorcycles.

Thanks, Bro! For tall riders (I have 184 cm), a higher steering wheel is needed. Maybe the Interceptor will fit the Shotgun even better than the Super Meteor.

I’d like to see the Shotgun on sale in Thailand, don’t know how we will have to wait, after all they’ve only just introduced the Himalayan 450

Now they just need the Shotgun 650 with forward controls.

"Bobber" is more about the rear fender shape. If you compared the shape to the HD Bobber, it's pretty close.

Hi! Im from Brazi. The Super Meteor will start to be sold here in next month. But here we have a lot bad condition roads. Do you think the suspension could be a problem? Thanks!!

Is this bike too heavy for a beginner rider? I'm looking for something that would allow me to flatfoot it(to be a bit more comfy and confident) and sokmething that does not accelerate too quickly. I heard it is quite heavy so I'm having some worries.

That return to stressed member construction is a huge mistake.The new Himalayan stressed member frame is failing .Jeez all it takes is to put the damn bolt on lower frame rails but Noooo they had to screw things up. You don't dare bolt a sidecar on it. Meanwhile my cheaper lighter more sporty Interceptor is scrambled and has had a sidecar since 800 miles.18,000 miles later it is going strong.

Brilliant. I’ve just done the same, my SM 650 onto a test ride shotgun. What a difference, superb handling, mega light clutch, totally different bike. The answer.. but both it’s still cheaper than a gs. Nice one Royal Enfield. Brilliant.

How can you say it’s a cheaper bike than the Meteor when they are priced the same

Feet position has nothing to do with being a bobber.

Or just wait for classic 650

Collect them all 😂

Since when does a bobber have to be a cruiser? What the world rides Harley? Harley is the only bobber?

I'm gonna bet it's fine for in-city driving on near perfect pavement. Bad/broken pavement will probably beat your kidneys out and hitting highway speeds on the highway will be uncomfortable after the first few miles. Too light, and unprotected, for highway travel. Budget brakes and suspension.

Not exactly the same bike. Fine. So what?