Have Royal Enfield Hit The Target? [SHOTGUN 650 Review]
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Have Royal Enfield Hit the target, Or have they missed? This new RE Shotgun 65o takes aim right at Harley Davidson with the gap they left in the market when they discontinued the Evo Sportsters. Those bikes had oodles of character and charm.
Royal Enfield seem to be doing a good job at filling that gap with the super meteor 650, but does the shotgun live up to its brother? In todays video I find out. I go into detail on the power, handling, engine, feel, sense of occasion, stopping power, styling and more...
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You just did a SOLID for Royal Enfield with this review.
I've watched a couple dozen shotgun reviews & came away disappointed........ ABOUT THE BIKE !
Not here man. The way you present a motorcyle in all aspects ;
The optics
The choice of words
And of course wrap it up in the way cool Darcy style 😎
Spot on brother, I'm impressed again on this channel AND I actually like this machine.
Johnny Boy
Pennsylvania USA
Beirut Veteran USMC
Much appreciated! We aim to discover the essence of the bikes and are glad that you found that to be the case 💯❤️
@@MrDarcy-OlMan
Yes sir 👏
True, most reviews didn't really make the shotgun stand out. However, this review made the shotgun appealing. Problably due to his apparent passion, the angles in the shot and the blue paint.
A 650 Scrambler is the bike that in my opinión, will make more sense. If Royal Enfield do it right it can be a best seller
@@manuelabreu8764 I agree ! 👍
I,m 74 and been riding since I was 16. I had 45 years of Harley’s and loved every minute of ownership. A big decision I decided to downsize I went for the RE super meteor 650 and absolutely love it. It does everything I need from a bike and it’s not intimidating for an old timer. Great channel.
The same for me, I was 16 when I got on a Liberator 1942, I am now 77 and stopped Harley a year ago and now ride the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, a great machine!!!!
If you both say it, it s a law. All the experience on the road that you have got it s gurantee. I ll go for the Super Meteor 650👍👏👏 safe road
I went from a Honda nighthawk to the Supper Meteor and I love it. I can't weight to go touring with it this summer.
I'm assuming that's because a Harley Davidson purchase is a major 'family conference' discussion, whereas Royal Enfield have brought back 'impulse purchase' back into existence.
Young at heart Sir, and inspritational I must say.
When even Honda starts copying you, you are doing something utterly cool. Good job RE
What is Honda copying..I'm thinking about getting shadow phantom
@bboyg1 honda is copying RE Himalayan for CB350 and they are also copying RE Scram 411
Have a look at Handa highness cb350 new model.,..
Honda just does everything better. RE is overrated and unnecessarily romanticized.
@ashwindevms That is ur opinion, lol ! See those cb models, they are nothing but clear-cut inspiration(or u can say it copy) from prev. RE bikes . I am not a RE fanboy, though the truth is always the truth❤
Went into my local dealer for a browse, left as the owner of a shotgun, coming from big capacity sports & tourers I wondered if I’d miss them, nope! bags of character, the style & ergo’s great, handling was surprising, smiles for miles, exactly how riding should be, simple & fun, Haven’t had that in years!
i want to buy every model of Enfield's they all seem to be such a lovely bikes to ride hopefully this spring i'll have one.
They are going to launch a classic 650 as well and lots of other bikes in future
@@blueturborider When? I would love a classic 650
@@nerychristiandude it's in production unit, soon you'll be able to watch your monster bike on the roads😎
@@blueturborider Guys whats ur opinion about electric bikes and scooters.
I have had my Shotgun less than a week, and it just keeps growing on me more and more. It's a "modern retro" done right. All the charm of an old school bike, but with EFI and modern electricals, tubeless wheels and tires instead of spokes and tubes, and a great chassis/suspesion. People probably won't believe me, but having ridden an Interceptor for several days last year, and now my Shotgun, the Shotgun handles/feels better on nice curvy back roads.
I'm 56 and currently doing my A2 licence. Had my heart set on a Truimph but you've turned my head on this one.
Good choice. Personally, I think the slightly higher revving Triumph is more suited to a younger rev the nuts off it audience...
I think this is the best looking Royal Enfield they have made so for , I really enjoy your real world reviews 👍 so many bike channels think everyone is a racer, and faster is better!? This is a really dangerous way to sell and promote bikes ! Like you say, bikes are about character and how they make you feel ! Great work 👍
I am anticipating the Shotgun coming to the Western United States. I'm particularly enamored with the Stencil White paint option. The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 will be my next bike ;-)
This comes with a center stand … beats HD in that alone … 🎉
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The reason why RE is so good is because they actually have years and years of experience from improving by listening to bike riders and lovers.
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Re isnt good 😂😂.. its quality disaster
I'm an Interceptor owner, but love the look of the Shotgun. And the blue is gorgeous, as you said. Some nice instruments too, which seem like an upgrade to those on my bike.
I really love everything Royal Enfield has made so far in the last 6 years. They really offer something for everyone and for a fair price no less.
Am also a big fan of the focus of smaller cc engines as I think the trend has been a bit to much "bigger is better".
Thanks in helping me decide on my new bike - it will be the Shotgun (have to test ride it before, but man - the looks! the price! the ability to customize!)
You can't go wrong with a RE. Beautiful Motorcycles.👍
I was initially hesitant, but that bike is growing on me, especially in that blue.
Amazing time to be a motorcyclist. I'm 57 and when I was a teenager it was Japanese or something else if you were rich. The choice these days is unbelievable. Never been a cruiser biker but this or a Triumph Bobber just appeals in my cruiser years!
´Cruiser years.´ Yup.
We all get there at some point (If we survive the Crotch Rocket years that is!) @@jackdeniston59
There are so many things I love about my RE, one of them is the simplicity and that I can do all the servicing on the bike on my own and still have warranty. I have a GT 650 in a few years I would not be surprised if the Shot Gun would be my next bike. I love the Blue and yellow the bike looks and sounds really nice. love it.
I guess why royal enfield makes such a good bike is the fact that maximum re are sold in India where one will get every kind of roads like full of potholes to butter smooth to Rocky Himalayan to sandy rajasthan. So the testing is done on these terrain for years . And experience re got could not be matched. 😊
RE is famous for quality issues , especially offroader himalayan is famous for chasis breakage 😂😂..potholes my foot 😂..my friend’s new thunderbird’s headlight clamp broke off 😂
I watched because I love the way you and your father review bikes. It helps that your cinematography and backdrop are amazing.
Glad you enjoy it!
For me the new Shotgun fixes all the little problems with the other 650s: It's got the best footrest position of the bunch, the seat looks miles more comfortable than the others and the colour scheme is more consistent than the interceptor and Conti. The black finish on the engine cases and wheels is a lot more practical than the polished finish on the others and cast wheels allows for tubeless tyres; a big plus in my opinion.
I've got a Classic 350 and love it so much....
why??? what is it about the bike (I'm trying to choose between a Himmy and a 350) I should have been more specific: I'm looking at doing relaxed touring. What I like about the classic is: it's sweet J series engine......
@@DontuseGoogleorWiki I'm from India. I own a classic signals 350.
if you wanna use it for everyday use go with 350.
If you are an adventure tourer go with Himalayan
@@DontuseGoogleorWiki commuting point winner will be 350 bcz i have both
My father is a huge fan of royal Enfield that's why i have 3 RE hunter 350, classic 350, n Himalayan 411
@@thedoctor649 OK, thank you for your help
@@av1710 thank you.... Maybe I will try both 🙏
I've heard nothing but positive reviews, on this new bike from Royal Enfield. For me it's a lovely bike. The price is unbeatable. They are building attractive styling motorcycles that the people can afford to buy...And the engine on the bike is bullet proof. Quality, finish and value. That's hard to find in the world today. This company is very conscience in building brand loyalty in my opinion and its sales are a result of just that. I would like to try one of these 650 Shotgun motorcycles. I have a good feeling one would be parked in my garage.
Right, They do maintain quality even in their cheapest variants too❤
British Root, Indian Soil - Truely said words❤ - RE is nothing but a Dream , Emotion, Epitome of luxury as well as a well-deserved company to be proud of ❤- I love U, RE ❤☺️
Bas bas bas beta..rona nai
Gorgeous! Well done Royal Enfield!
This is the third vlog I've watched on this new RE and everybody is raving about it. I must agree if I was able to afford one it definitely would be in that shade of blue. Great vlog, well done, ride safe 🤓
I like everything about it except the graphics. Would have preferred a chrome badge on the tank.
They are testing classic 650 seems to have retro look from the spy shots
Did you miss the part that it is marketed as a bike for customization? The very idea of this bike is to not like the graphics, but to be able to live with it until you have the money necessary to customize it to your needs... and that reflects in its cost... take the price of the base supermeteor, and subtract the cost required for painting and decal, and you arrive at the base shotgun's cost... (not exactly a 1:1 comparison, but a pretty close formula)... the only thing I really (really) hate about the super meteor and shotgun is the hard rear suspension... people do comment that it evens after 5000 kms; but it is more likely that they got used to it... after 7000 kms on my super meteor, I still hate the rear suspension...
or brass finish. imagine one in black and brass.
Harley could never sell the Shotgun without selling it for an extra $10,000
I couldnt have told you were 6'1" but as soon as you sat on it you dwarved it :D Also as an Indian Im proud that my country made this beauty and so many more with the 650 engine on it.
Thanks for a great review.
I applaud what RE have done on putting this bike together.
Listening to the the review bike, it sounds more Superdream than 883 Sportster.
But that's not necessarily bad, as 883s were usually only jumping off points for bigger H-Ds while Honda twins have always sold on their own merits.
If I would have known this was coming out this year and available in the States this spring I would have not bought a 2023 Himalayan two months ago. Boy am in regretting that purchase for so many reasons.
My only criticism of RE’s choice with this a a few other bikes is they need to ditch that useless tripper system and either replace it with a proper tachometer or just center the speedo and be done with it. I have the tripper on my Himalayan and it’s no substitute for a cell phone and a good mount. It’s just taking up space.
Good review. Couldn’t agree with you more. I really enjoy my Super Meteor, but I will have to try a Shotgun… just because!!
All REs have a centre stand. Absolute must for me...........long may they fit them!
Whoops!....Having been corrected by subsequent comments regarding a couple of models that don't come with centre stands, I guess I should prefix my original comment with "Almost". Oh well, " sh*t happens" as they say.
The Scram 411 doesn't have a center stand
My 2019 GT Continental 650 wasn't supplied with one from the factory but they're cheap enough to buy and all the fitting points are still on the bike.
@@veritasvincit2745i think all continentals have one , you should message them about what happened , they will send a spare if they have one
I wish they'd fitted kickstarters too!
Normally not my style of bike but I truly think this is stunning. I would be super proud to own this. Great chat as always Mr Darcy. Really enjoyed the video
Many thanks 😊
For me that is a truly handsome machine. It should not surprise me how very important colour is in appreciating the appearance of an object but it always does. The blue and black combination is very pleasing to my eye.
Perhaps more importantly, the bike overall seems to be a very sensible design. I think your review was excellent in bringing out some of the design aspects.
I don't own a motorbike but if I did I may be unusual in saying that I don't like noise. So the stock exhaust would be my preference. Even more importantly, in viewing you on the machine it seemed to me that the riding position is quite different to its Super Meteor sibling. I prefer the more rearward position of the foot and lower leg.
Thanks for an excellent review. I am tempted by this beauty!
I liked the super meteor when that came out but I think the shotgun with the rear seat pad removes looks better and I would prefer the mid set pegs. These engines can be made to sound brilliant with a new set of pipes. Looking forward to the Continental comparison with the Norton, I must say an amusing potential comparison.
Awesome video! I've been very curious about the Shotgun, really liked the design when the prototype was shown a couple years back. I currently have an Interceptor, which I bought because of you and your dads reviews and high praises and really love it. I'm still trying to decide what kind of bike is for me at the moment. I grew up in Sturgis and still live within an hours drive and everyone I know has Harley's so it's hard not to get one of those myself, I just can't seem to pay 20k or more for a motorcycle, at least not yet. Anyway, thanks for the video and keep up the great work! I'm loving all the RE designs, they're really knocking them out of the park for the middle weight segment.
RE Shotgun is very promising and affordable. Love the look.
Great review Darcy 👍.
Now, that awkward sidestand 🤔 you gotta be careful of those 🥳😇
Really impressed with the finish on the engine cases too. They've left the Royal Enfield badge in bare alloy which is great attention to detail as it would likely rub off with your boot anyway.
the shocks "kinda gives you a bit of jolt" ...yep.
I really like those gloss engine cases, nice touch. Another pretty good looking bike from RE.
When you walk up to a motorcycle it should make you smile……Royal Enfield makes me smile in all areas. Styling, performance, comfort, color selection and most of all price and value…….Royal Enfield is knocking it out of the park. Great review….thank you
In America Lack of dealerships is why I haven't bought yet
Finally sat on one at the new Salon de la Moto in Douai on Saturday. I wanted to see if the suspension was a little softer than the SM650. As it was on its centre stand, I might as well have sat on a rock!!
Love the blue. Perhaps not the graphics so much. Footpegs in the "correct" position sets this apart from the super meteor. Great review as always. Thanks 👍
Solid review mate. Love this and all REs. They are a work of art.
Not a fan of Royal Enfield but all in all i think you made a valid point here. Royal Enfield has filled a gap in the market quite brilliantly. Even the color of that bike is similar to the paint on my 2019 Street Bob 124 Big Bore Club Style. Hats off to Royal Enfield and as always, great episode Mr Darcy.
Not only is it a "Shotgun" it's also a "Double barrel" and it's sibling is a "Bullet". Good old Enfield. Did you know another name for a Bullet is "Slug"... Doesn't have a good ring about it though:))
Love your reviews, Always spot on ans not about the speed or useless performance.
Great job mates !
JP from France.
Looking forward to seeing one. 😊
Looks good. I can definitely see a classic 650 underneath. Fingers crossed it’s out this year.
Is RE really planning on coming out with a Classic 650? That would be great!
😂for sure they will change the rear mud guard and put up classic mirrors and it will become a classic 650 🤡
They may keep the silencers the same if not it will start looking like a super meteor
@@JamEWalshyeah, but a Scrambler 650 prototype has been spotted recently, so I guess they will release that one first.
RE Classic 650 is currently under testing. It is expected to be launched within 2024 or by the first quarter of 2025
Nice review. I like the bike just as it is. I don't know why there is an obsession with making stock exhaust louder, making a nuisance of yourself to the general public in the process. I'm very pleased with the sound of the stock exhaust and would not waste money changing it.
Like the Triumph, those motors have no character so I bought the last Sportster 1200 with a carburetor which oozes character (look, sound and feel). I know because I also own a Triumph America.
You talk with the same cadence and intonation as your dad. How cool is that.
I heard myself talk not long ago on a recording. OMG. It was as if I heard my father-who has been gone for m any years- talk.
We sing like our parents taught us. Just like birds.
really like this in the blue, i'm waiting for better weather to go try one at my local dealer.
i'm tempted to wait a year or so till a few used ones are about as this would be a cool second bike to customise
The best thing about the price is that you can afford almost to have two. Loads of character, sounds amazing with sports exhaust, actually handles really good, and I feel a perfect replacement for the iron 883, with the price I might be able to get the new 450 Himalayan, it seems RE have kicked the KTM 390 Adventure from top spot
if they release some different paint styling, id definitely consider getting one. not a fan of the more modern take on the detailing if that makes sense. In saying that, the bike probably isn’t marketed for my taste so not even a complaint. Its intended as a nice modern cruiser with older styling.
The inevitable classic 650 is probably what im after :)
I do like this bike a lot! And for me the standard exhaust is fine, louder than my t120 I believe. I am an old guy at 72 years and understand your point of view.
I love the look of this bike.
Looks nice reminds me of the triumph Bobber
Great video mate 👍 you are definitely so much more confident now...my favourite you tube channel 👍
Thanks ever do much! Thats means a lot 👍🏼
It’s a lovely looking bike. Being used to bigger engines, I have a bit of an issue with the 650cc. I’ll have to test one to see how justified that issue is.
Great vid as always! RE sure do have some cool bikes these days. We don't have a dealer in the country I live, so I never managed to get myself on one. I would probably have had an Interceptor by now if they imported them! A local dealer has just started getting the BSA's in, so that may tempt me away from my beloved Kawasaki.
It's a cool bike, I prefer it over the Super Meteor, but I think it's a shame that Royal Enfield hasn't gone all the way and given it a belt drive like the Sportster, which is clearly the inspiration for it. It's about time, to put it mildly, that belt drive spreads further than just Harley and Indian. It has been around for more than 40 years as a clean, maintenance free alternative to all those miserable chains, what are we waiting for? But thumbs up to RE for the center stand, they are just about the only manufacturer who still fit them to their bikes.
Check out Teacher Thailand for info on the belt drive kit and his review of it.
very nice machine, and superb colour. i'm in a hurry to test it!
Another snappy video. Like the looks of the Shotgun.
Had the 350 to get back to biking after many years almost bought a super 650 but fell for a v7850.Shot gun looks brilliant would be nice with a belt drive
My favorite bike . On indian roads 650cc is way more than what is needed , 400 cc are more than enough so 650 cc is the best for India .
I enjoyed the video. If you compare the seat with the Super Meteor, which one is better?
I love the look and always love Royal Enfield. Though I wonder if my skinny frame can hold it up at a stop.
Another great review on your channel 👍
I was waiting for your RE shotgun review to pop up !
I think it looks better than the interceptor and if I don’t find a second hand T100 in that price area, I’ll probably go for the shotgun.
Thanks for you cool reviews
Thank you very much!
I saw this bike in the flesh today and was impressed . Seemed smaller than the Super Meteor somehow.
Just loving everything RE is doing lately! I just wish they had models with more powerrr haha
It looks like a Boss BD-2 blues driver guitar pedal (blue with yellow print).
Awesome!
I booked a shotgun and waited for it, on the day of pick up i did a test ride, it was good. Then i asked for the test ride on Interceptor. It took just few seconds to change my mind and I took home Interceptor with chrome tank. Shotgun is good but Interceptor just felt like at home, you got to try it to know it. Great review, thanks!
For double the price you get what I have, the triumph bobber. Only about 30 more horse power, 90% larger engine, a bit louder but essentially the same. Well done RE. IMPRESSED!
Disappointing, double the price but can't manage double the power output. You've been had....
Beatiful bike....More beautiful than most of the Harley models....Only thing i didn' t like is double exhaust....i prefer it was single and on the right side as usual....
Good review. I just rode it this past weekend and came off of it very surprised. A bit taken, actually.
After 40 years and dozens of bikes - this is the perfect one for me. It resembles the Classic 350 in looks, handles like a UJM, Bonneville or Interceptor, but feels lighter and swifter. I think it has lines inherent from pre 1940’s but with a modern take. I own a Continental GT, a Classic 350 and a 2015 Triumph Bonneville - the Shotgun will replace them all in my garage.😊
Awesome to hear!
Chrome exhaust with fishtail mufflers would be nice.
Iridium plugs or split fire will make a bit of difference. Did this on my 883 and 1200 harley sportster
Thats a great looking machine and price.
Great Review Great looking bike too! It’s got customisable written all over it I think I like the shotgun more then the super meteor!
Will definitely check out the RE Shotgun 650 at the nearest RE dealership and I do agree that Royal Enfield are the 🤴 when it comes to Value For Money motorcycles !👍
Nice looking bike and nice in that colour ❤
Cracking bike.I like what RE are doing these days,buy now before they start pushing up the prices for being too popular!
Stunning bike Awesome blue !
As a ten year owner of a Sportster 883 and seven year owner of a Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500 I wouldn't hang my hat on buying characterful bikes. Vibrations the kill batteries and break welds in the gas tank or mounts on the rectifier aren't real pluses.
Having to safety wire your turn signals to keep them from spinning around or replacing batteries every year because vibration kills them isn't a real big seller, but yes characterful.
When the best your mirrors can tell you is the vehicle behind you is a car are semi isn't particularly desirable.
Yes they are beautiful, yes they fun to polish, yes they sound good and are easy to do maintenance on and are cheap. However, really characterful bikes are tough to live with unless you have something you can ride with your friends without being a burden.
Thankyou for that sobering post im a current owner of a 2010 zx 14 smooth and powerful but im 62 and iv found myself looking at these retro with a desire for a simpler time.
The quality and finish of RE's have got better over time.
I’m a newish subscriber and just wanted to let you know that not only do I enjoy your presentation, I really appreciate the honesty of your reviews 👍. I like this bike but I’m not a fan of the bobber look so I would stick with the pillion seat.
Thanks and welcome to the channel 👍🏼
American Cousin here. I love your channel.
But I have a panic attack every time I watch your ride videos and I see oncoming traffic in what would be my lane 😳😳
Cheers for reviewing the new Shotgun. I’m looking to upgrade from my Meteor 350. I’m just worried it will still be a little small for me at 6’2”.
It would be nice if they considered the American market a little more as we don't have any news on either this or the Himalayan 450 whatsoever up to this point with riding season only weeks away. Very nice review of course! Always here for the honesty.
Hopefully you’ll hear more soon!
Don’t know when this will be released in Australia but definitely going to check it out when it does arrive
Absolutely loved the look of this bike since they first announced it! Makes me want to trade up from my Meteor 350, if it wasn't paid for and I finally have it accessorized to suit me. 🤪 Really wish RE had put the 650 motor in the Meteor (350) to begin with, if they had, it would be the perfect light touring cruiser and solve my only complaint - lack of power. Which makes me excited to see where the aftermarket takes the Shotgun in the future!
Love this bike ,so many things you can do it to make it yours. I'm going to take my test this year, and want this to be my first bike. This was the best review of the Shotgun I've seen 👏😎👍
Great to hear, many thanks 😊
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I am the biggest fan of RE. never thought about Harley.
It’s a sharp looking bike. Wish it had more displacement and power though.
Lovely looking bike and really good vfm
Thanks Darcy - Looks like the Classic 350 riding position ? ….one of the reasons I traded the Interceptor
Thank you for this video...the shotgun is a very good bike for customizing!
I'm really impressed by your review. I absolutely love the looks. And that sound man!! 😌😌🥰 Beautiful sound. Almost identical to the GT 650, But with a heavier bassy sound. Sounds like a shotgun! ❤ I think if we change the stock exhaust to a sporty one, I'm sure we're gonna get some crackling shots coming out. 💥💥
Many thanks 😊
I would say they are aiming at triumph