The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a cruiser bike and a factory custom motorcycle that draws inspiration from the rich and diverse community of custom motorcycle builders.
If you are looking for a middleweight motorcycle, the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is worth considering. The engine power is a 648cc BS6 motor, which develops a power of 46.39bhp and torque of 52.3Nm. It has a fuel tank capacity of 13.8 liters, and the curb weight is 240kg. This cruiser bike is available in 3 variants and four colors.
However, there are other options out there. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top competitors of the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 so that you can make an informed decision while choosing your next bike.
1. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
The Continental GT 650 is a cafe racer bike. Royal Enfield updates the product portfolio with the 2023 Continental GT 650 launch. The latest version of the cafe racer bike gets several updates. The Continental GT 650 is powered by a 648cc BS6 engine that develops a power of 47bhp at 7,250 rpm and a peak torque of 52.3Nm at 5,150 rpm. With front and rear disc brakes, the Continental GT 650 has an anti-locking braking system.
Regarding features such as halogen-style taillight, twin-pod instrument cluster, and dual-channel ABS, Its curb weight is 214 kg, and its fuel tank capacity is 12.5 liters.
2. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a cruiser bike powered by a 648cc BS6 engine that develops a power of 47bhp and a peak torque of 52Nm. This cruiser bike has a retro look, a comfortable seat, twin exhausts, and looks stunning. The feature of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is that the brakes are single discs at both ends, with 320 discs at the front and 240mm at the rear. Both front and rear disc brakes come with an anti-locking braking system.
3. Honda CBR 650R
Honda CBR 650R has a complete fairing design, a muscular fuel tank, split-style seats, twin pod headlight, fairing-mounted rearview mirrors, and a compact exhaust canister. CBR 650R is powered by a 648cc, liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder BS6 engine, which develops a power of 85.82bhp and a torque of 57.5Nm—linked with a 5-speed gearbox. With both front and rear disc brakes. The features include:
- Full LED lighting.
- An LCD instrument cluster.
- A dual-channel ABS.
- An Emergency Stop Signal (ESS).
- Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).
- Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) technology.
4. Kawasaki Ninja 650
Kawasaki Bike recently launched the 2024 Ninja 650 in India. It has a new paint scheme and has become compliant with OBD2 norms. The 2024 version retains an LED headlight, Bluetooth-enabled color TFT display, and an LED taillight from the previous version. This bike is powered by a 649cc engine that produces 67bhp at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 64 Nm at 6,700 rpm. The motor transmission is a six-speed gearbox, and the fuel tank capacity is 15 liters. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 kerb weight is 196 kg.
5. Aprilia RS 660
The Aprilia Bike company has updated its portfolio with the launch of the new RS660 in India. Aprilia RS 660 mechanical specification is a 659cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that develops a power of 98.6bhp at 10,500 rpm and 67 Nm peak torque at 8,500 rpm linked with a six-speed gearbox.
In terms of features, the bike has a sharp fairing, twin-pod LED headlamps with cornering lights, a muscular fuel tank, and a split-style saddle. Both front and rear disc brakes come with an anti-locking braking system.
6. Triumph Tiger Sport 660
Triumph Tiger Sport 660 is the most affordable model in the company’s adventure tourer series. The motorcycle has a 660cc BS6 engine that develops a power of 80bhp at 10,250 rpm and a peak torque of 64 Nm at 6,250 rpm. It has both front and rear disc brakes, and it comes with an anti-locking braking system. It has a fuel tank capacity of 17.2 liters.
In terms of features, this 650cc bike has a semi-fairing design and includes a muscular fuel tank, a step-up seat, an underbelly exhaust, switchable traction control, switchable ABS, and two riding modes (Rain and Road). Triumph Tiger Sport 660 bike is available in 1 variant and three colors.
