The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and the Super Meteor 650 are two distinct models from Royal Enfield, each with its unique characteristics. Here’s a comprehensive analysis of their key differences:
Design and Styling
The Shotgun 650 is a bobber-style motorcycle, featuring a different tank design, shorter fenders, and a restyled triple clamp.
The Super Meteor 650, on the other hand, embodies classic cruiser styling, with longer fenders and a larger fuel tank.
Ergonomics
The Super Meteor 650 offers a laid-back riding posture typical of cruisers, with forward-set footpegs and a pulled-back handlebar.
The Shotgun 650 opts for a more aggressive, roadster-like stance, with central-set footpegs and a flatter handlebar, contributing to a commanding riding posture.
Wheel Sizes
The Shotgun 650 rides on an 18-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel.
The Super Meteor 650 has a larger 19-inch front wheel and a smaller 16-inch rear wheel. This difference in wheel size affects their handling characteristics, with the Shotgun 650 expected to have better handling and flickability.
Dimensions
The Shotgun 650 has a shorter wheelbase of 1,465mm compared to the 1,500mm wheelbase of the Super Meteor.
The Shotgun also has a higher seat height of 795mm versus the 740mm on the Super Meteor, along with a 5mm higher ground clearance. It’s also slightly lighter, weighing 240kg.
Both bikes are set to launch in India in mid-January 2024 and share several components, being part of Royal Enfield’s 650cc range
