Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 — custom motocykl
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Shotgun 650

Factory-built. Ready for your modifications.

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The Motorcycle Story
Custom DNA from the very first bolt. A motorcycle waiting for you to make it your own.

The Shotgun 650 arrived in 2023 as an answer to the question custom builders have been asking for years: what should the ideal base for a custom build look like? Royal Enfield designed it to be stripped down, not built up. Minimal plastic, clean lines, removable racks, and a modular rear seat.

It shares its powertrain with the Interceptor 650, Continental GT, and other 650 models: the same 648cc twin-cylinder engine, the same 47 horsepower, and like the others, it fits within the A2 license limit. The chassis is based on the Super Meteor, but features a shorter wheelbase, a lower center of gravity, and a more compact silhouette. The geometry is suited for city traffic and shorter rides, rather than long-distance touring.

The Shotgun is for the rider who buys a bike with plans to customize it. For the builder looking for a modern foundation instead of restoring an eighties machine. And for anyone who finds minimalism meaningful as an aesthetic. If you want a finished machine rather than a base for customization, look at Interceptor 650.

648
cc
Engine displacement
Roadster
Category
2023
Year of release
650 TWIN · 648 CC

Twin-cylinder in urban form

648cc twin-cylinder in a compact form. The Shotgun’s tuning is aimed at city riding: instant throttle response at low revs and the characteristic irregular sound of a 270° crankshaft. Six-speed gearbox, slipper clutch, ABS.

Power
47
hp
35 kW @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
52.3
Nm
@ 5,650 rpm
Top speed
170
km/h

Compact, modifiable

Double-cradle frame with a removable rear section, a key detail for custom builders. Up front, 43mm Showa Big Piston forks; at the rear, twin Showa shocks. Wheelbase of 1,465 mm, ground clearance of 140 mm, seat height of 795 mm, and a curb weight of 240 kg. 18-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear.

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 — postaven k úpravě
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STORY · HERITAGE

Built to be customized

Most motorcycles are created as finished products, with manufacturers focusing on what to add. The Shotgun was designed the other way around: what to strip away so the owner can build their own version. A removable rear subframe for seat swaps, modular luggage racks, minimal plastic panels, and ergonomics ready for handlebar changes. It is a platform, not a finished product.

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 — minimalismus jako estetika
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DETAIL · CRAFTSMANSHIP

Minimalism as an aesthetic

No decorative ribbing, no chrome accessories, no retro nostalgia. The Shotgun is built on reduction: everything on it serves a functional purpose. Matte black, a low silhouette, an exposed frame, and a simple round headlight. An aesthetic for riders who appreciate clean minimalism.

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 — twin v městské geometrii
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ENGINE · CHARACTER

Twin-cylinder in urban geometry

A twin-cylinder in a more compact form. The Shotgun is based on the Super Meteor chassis but features a shorter wheelbase and sharper geometry. It is more agile in heavy traffic and easier to park. The same 648cc twin, but with different dynamics. A practical choice for the city and shorter trips.

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 — platforma pro custom buildery
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RIDE · FEELINGS

For custom builders

The typical Shotgun owner plans modifications even before buying. Changing the handlebars, swapping the exhaust, lowering the seat, or applying a custom paint job. The Shotgun is built with this in mind from the start, so technical compromises are rare. It is a bike for those who see it as a foundation for their own build, not a finished machine.

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Prices include VAT, a 3-year factory warranty, and 3 years of European roadside assistance (pictured models include an optional single seat; the motorcycle is supplied as a two-seater as standard)
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Dimensions

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 — boční pohled

Wheelbase: 1,465 mm

Height: 1105 mm

Ground clearance: 140 mm

Length: 2170 mm

Width: 820 mm (without mirrors)

Seat height: 795 mm

Weight: 240 kg (with 90% fuel and oil)

Fuel tank capacity: 13.8 l

Engine

Type: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, air/oil-cooled

Displacement: 648 cc

Maximum power: 35 kW at 7,250 rpm

Maximum torque: 52.3 Nm at 5,650 rpm

Digital electronic ignition system

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Transmission: 6-speed

Chassis and Suspension

Frame: Steel tubular spine frame

Front suspension: Showa Separate Function Big Piston Fork, telescopic, 120 mm travel

Rear suspension: Showa Twin Shocks, 90 mm travel

Brakes and Tires

Front tire: 100/90 - 18 M/C 56H (tubeless)

Rear tire: 150/70 R17 M/C 69H (tubeless)

Front brake: Single 320 mm disc, two-piston floating caliper

Rear brake: Single 300 mm disc, two-piston floating caliper

Dual-channel ABS

Shotgun 650

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