Great video! I'm the proud owner of a Shotgun 650 in plasma blue, just like the one you rode, and I absolutely love it. I had a Meteor 350, which I loved as well, but it just couldn't quite keep up on the freeways here in Phoenix, AZ. The Shotgun looks a lot like my Fireball Yellow Meteor, with all the blacked out bits. And with the 300 extra cc's, it's just perfect. So I traded my 350 in on one after test riding one at a demo event. I fell in love immediately. I still think the Meteor 350 is a brilliant bike as well, and in a perfect situation, I would be able to own both. But having to choose one, the Shotgun was the clear choice for me.
I have an Interceptor 2019, bought secondhand last year as a stock bike with 5,500 miles on it, upgraded rear shocks to Hagon, bought a pair of alloy wheels from India for about £350 including import charges, fitted Bridgestone BT46 tubeless tyres, added a Givi screen, RE panniers/rails and Givi rack, USB port, TEC Cannon Exhaust, came with touring seat, DNA air filter. It’s now the bike a really want and makes for a great do everything bike. Also have a Hunter 350 and Scram 411 and ride them all regularly (understanding wife is a must!). Changing between the bikes really highlights the positives of each bike, more power from Interceptor and long distance ability, Scram for riding around pot holed Sussex lanes and Hunter for relaxed bimbling around the countryside taking in the scenery plus the Hunter is smaller and lighter, reminds me of the Yamaha RD250 I had as a teenage back in the 70s , different power delivery but probably a more relaxed ride. Great video by the way, subscribed👍
best looking RE bike they produce now, and looks like they go ok, obviously not fast but fast enough to break any UK speed limit and that is enough for many people, great review by the way
The Shotgun 650 has a 2 step ignition, it's usually good practice to do one click and wait 5 for the fuel pump to kick in and then go for ignition...just my 2 cents
Testrode the green one the other day here in DK. Just to kill curiosity. I really wanted to not like it. But mission failed...now I want one! The one I tested had a 2into1 exhaust. (S&S)Sounded so good! And I might be wrong, but it felt like the Shotgun had a more eager engine than the Interceptor. Maybe due to exhaust? Swapping those chimneys will probably save alot of weight. And the centerstand, and the rearseat arrangement. Will probably shave 20-30 kilos. And I agree, I would pick the Shotgun! Thank you!
That is a really nice looking bike. Great to see you riding around with more blue sky. Out in all weathers. I’ve bought you another Coffee. Well deserved.
Great looking bike. Very nostalgic look. It's on my shopping list. Around $6,899 US price and I'd say well worth every penny. Thanks for the review, also, that's a beautiful countryside ride. Blessings from Georgia USA 🪶✨
Good review sir. I rode this very bike at the beginning of June & loved it. I told them at the time that the rear reflector had fallen off. Obviously it's slipped their minds 🙄. Regards, Mo 😊 👍.
@GillyBikes No. Two days later l tested a V7 Stone and loved that even more 😄. I haven't decided on a change yet. My current bike is a Gen2 ZZR1400 which lve had for over 5yrs so l'm still considering my options as comfort & weight are starting to become my priorities. Regards, Mo 😊 👍
A great bike, the power is fine totally destressed and will last forever, you can eek out more power from any engine but when you get that maximum power you will compromise the engines longevity
Test rode a shotgun last weekend. Went to do a deal PXing my 22 plate interceptor and got offered a deal of £3200 because this nonsense with MotoGB so my Interceptor has lost over 50% in just over 2 years. That spannered the purchase. Not happy because I loved the Shotgun.
These RE bikes are awesome. They are begging for a bump up in displacement and HP. They are great as they are but of course we are going to want more power eventually 😂. Imagine a 975 cc version with 75 hp!
Good review. Glad I don't live in England cause your yellow number plates are way too large and detract from the beaut motorcycle. Here in Australia our rear only number plates are half the size and you can put on a customised coloured plate!
Can't really utilise a second motorcycle and i can get a good car with down payment at the purchase cost of a Shotgun. Head Vs Heart. I will let you know who wins.
Well I'm not watching this vid way to fine and sunny ...I only watch you because I feel sorry for you in all that rain.......ONLY JOKING !!!!!! 😂😂😂😂 I'm himalayan owner 2nd time had 350 too there all great bikes the only fly in the ointment is parts and warranty claims take for ever a year for one part ...3mths now and 2 warranty claims still not sorted ....thankfully my himalayan is good to ride ....atb sir...🖐👌
The con was in the title, thought i was going to here something revealing, something you should should know before buying, to good to be true, content same as other reviews so stopped viewing at 11 minutes in.
Hi mucker, thanks for being so humble, I went back and watched the full video, it was a good review and I see now, the title was appropriate to your review, my apologies for being a little hasty.
Было бы интересно посмотреть замену масла, к примеру, на данном мотоцикле. Но не просто короткое видео, а очень подробное: какие уплотнения менять, какие шайбы и прочее
Great video! I'm the proud owner of a Shotgun 650 in plasma blue, just like the one you rode, and I absolutely love it. I had a Meteor 350, which I loved as well, but it just couldn't quite keep up on the freeways here in Phoenix, AZ. The Shotgun looks a lot like my Fireball Yellow Meteor, with all the blacked out bits. And with the 300 extra cc's, it's just perfect. So I traded my 350 in on one after test riding one at a demo event. I fell in love immediately. I still think the Meteor 350 is a brilliant bike as well, and in a perfect situation, I would be able to own both. But having to choose one, the Shotgun was the clear choice for me.
yes. that's my view as well. if only we all had bigger garages and more money. you made the right choice though. its a good upgrade on the 350.
I have an Interceptor 2019, bought secondhand last year as a stock bike with 5,500 miles on it, upgraded rear shocks to Hagon, bought a pair of alloy wheels from India for about £350 including import charges, fitted Bridgestone BT46 tubeless tyres, added a Givi screen, RE panniers/rails and Givi rack, USB port, TEC Cannon Exhaust, came with touring seat, DNA air filter. It’s now the bike a really want and makes for a great do everything bike. Also have a Hunter 350 and Scram 411 and ride them all regularly (understanding wife is a must!). Changing between the bikes really highlights the positives of each bike, more power from Interceptor and long distance ability, Scram for riding around pot holed Sussex lanes and Hunter for relaxed bimbling around the countryside taking in the scenery plus the Hunter is smaller and lighter, reminds me of the Yamaha RD250 I had as a teenage back in the 70s , different power delivery but probably a more relaxed ride. Great video by the way, subscribed👍
Thanks for sharing. You have a great mix of bikes there. I love the interceptor and the Hunter. Great bikes.
I just took advantage of the Motogb sell off. I got a Meteor 350 for £3200 on the road from Robinsons of Rochdale. They were superb to deal with.
Great stuff. You definitely have to take advantage of these low prices. It’s going to be a shock for people when the prices jump up £2000 over night.
best looking RE bike they produce now, and looks like they go ok, obviously not fast but fast enough to break any UK speed limit and that is enough for many people, great review by the way
They do look nice. I agree with you about the looks. Definitely fast enough and thank you 😁
The Shotgun 650 has a 2 step ignition, it's usually good practice to do one click and wait 5 for the fuel pump to kick in and then go for ignition...just my 2 cents
I wasn’t aware of that. Thanks for the info 👍
I am about to get one. Do you mean just a quick click to the left and then a long click?
Testrode the green one the other day here in DK. Just to kill curiosity. I really wanted to not like it. But mission failed...now I want one! The one I tested had a 2into1 exhaust. (S&S)Sounded so good! And I might be wrong, but it felt like the Shotgun had a more eager engine than the Interceptor. Maybe due to exhaust?
Swapping those chimneys will probably save alot of weight. And the centerstand, and the rearseat arrangement. Will probably shave 20-30 kilos.
And I agree, I would pick the Shotgun! Thank you!
I wish get some other colors too. I would love a plasma versión in red.
Some other colour options would be good. No doubt RE will bring some different colour options within a year. They seem to do that with their bikes.
That is a really nice looking bike. Great to see you riding around with more blue sky. Out in all weathers. I’ve bought you another Coffee. Well deserved.
You’re the best. Thank you so much for your support 😍
Great looking bike. Very nostalgic look. It's on my shopping list. Around $6,899 US price and I'd say well worth every penny.
Thanks for the review, also, that's a beautiful countryside ride.
Blessings from Georgia USA 🪶✨
Thank you. Certainly is a great bike to look at and a lovely part of the world for a ride out. G
A very nice bike and at a great price 👍 I had a Hunter 350 and totally agree with what your saying regarding power 👍
these are a step up in power. you cant beat the 350's though for around town riding. great bikes.
Great vid mate. Love this bike, but rode it in appalling weather. you got the sun today, lucky you. Cheers Mick
Yes mate. Definitely made the most of the sun. 😎
Good review sir. I rode this very bike at the beginning of June & loved it. I told them at the time that the rear reflector had fallen off. Obviously it's slipped their minds 🙄. Regards, Mo 😊 👍.
Oh dear I never noticed 😂. Did you buy one?
@GillyBikes No. Two days later l tested a V7 Stone and loved that even more 😄. I haven't decided on a change yet. My current bike is a Gen2 ZZR1400 which lve had for over 5yrs so l'm still considering my options as comfort & weight are starting to become my priorities. Regards, Mo 😊 👍
@momarsden3053 the smart thing to do is just keep trying bikes. So many to choose from now.
looks quite nice but honestly prefer the style of the hntr, shame they've not done a larger engine version of that yet
I’m a big fan of the hntr as well. That would be amazing with a 650 engine. Hopefully that’s one they do in the future
I think there'll be one with the Sherpa 450 coming soon.
I really hope so. 🤞
@@noroomforsquares4483 You mean the Guerilla?
@@Jonathan-L that's the one yeah.
A great bike, the power is fine totally destressed and will last forever, you can eek out more power from any engine but when you get that maximum power you will compromise the engines longevity
Test rode a shotgun last weekend. Went to do a deal PXing my 22 plate interceptor and got offered a deal of £3200 because this nonsense with MotoGB so my Interceptor has lost over 50% in just over 2 years. That spannered the purchase. Not happy because I loved the Shotgun.
I had the same issue with my Yamaha. Mine had lost 50% in 10 months. It sucks.
These RE bikes are awesome. They are begging for a bump up in displacement and HP. They are great as they are but of course we are going to want more power eventually 😂. Imagine a 975 cc version with 75 hp!
I would love to see an 800 or 900cc. But I don’t think it will happen now. I think they are going to focus on electric 🤮🤮🤮
I want one
me too. I think we should just treat ourselves. (If only I had some more money)
Are u using the wide angle lens while riding the bike in your action camera or its just normal view
I’ve not really messed with the camera since I bought it. Do you think I should change it? Pretty much out of the box and attached to my helmet.
@@GillyBikes I think wide angle will give a much better shot ..
@twowheelcity3804 thanks. I will try that tomorrow 👍
Great looking bikes
They do look the part. Very nice bikes to ride as well.
best looking re contental gt 650
Beautiful bikes. I love them in the dark green colour scheme. I want one of those as well 🫣
Good review. Glad I don't live in England cause your yellow number plates are way too large and detract from the beaut motorcycle. Here in Australia our rear only number plates are half the size and you can put on a customised coloured plate!
Yes. They are pretty bad over here. If you put a small plate on you will definitely be fined. Stupid rules.
What about the Moto Guzzi V7? In comparison
I need to try one. I don’t have any Guzzi dealerships near me. I will see what I can do though. I don’t mind travelling for the right bike. 👍
I like it but I think I prefer the super meteor more.
I like the top spec super meteor with the screen / sissy bar. 👍
Can't really utilise a second motorcycle and i can get a good car with down payment at the purchase cost of a Shotgun. Head Vs Heart. I will let you know who wins.
Decisions, decisions. Let me know who wins. Head or heart ❤️
Hello! Should I buy Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 or Royal Enfield Classic 350 should you help me with this?
That is a decision only you can make. But If it was my choice I would go for the 650. The extra power really helps.
Is it your frist bike? If so you might want to go little smaller
nope, don't float my boat. I'll stick with my '97 Valkyrie....
I can see why you would stick.
Well I'm not watching this vid way to fine and sunny ...I only watch you because I feel sorry for you in all that rain.......ONLY JOKING !!!!!! 😂😂😂😂 I'm himalayan owner 2nd time had 350 too there all great bikes the only fly in the ointment is parts and warranty claims take for ever a year for one part ...3mths now and 2 warranty claims still not sorted ....thankfully my himalayan is good to ride ....atb sir...🖐👌
Wow that’s terrible. Hopefully that’s going to improve.
And I’m sure the rain will be back soon 😂
The con was in the title, thought i was going to here something revealing, something you should should know before buying, to good to be true, content same as other reviews so stopped viewing at 11 minutes in.
Thank you for your 11 minutes. 👍
Hi mucker, thanks for being so humble, I went back and watched the full video, it was a good review and I see now, the title was appropriate to your review, my apologies for being a little hasty.
No worries. Thanks for watching.
Было бы интересно посмотреть замену масла, к примеру, на данном мотоцикле. Но не просто короткое видео, а очень подробное: какие уплотнения менять, какие шайбы и прочее
That might be something I start doing in the future.