Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Indian Scout. Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 241 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Indian Scout: 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
7.5/10
"Solid, characterful scrambler that rewards patient buyers willing to upgrade tyres."
Pros
+Reliable parallel twin engine
+Genuinely attractive scrambler styling
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Stock tyres are terrible
−Suspension too soft off-road
−Cramped for taller riders
Indian Scout
8.0/10
"A genuinely compelling used buy if you check the electrics first."
Pros
+Punchy low-end torque
+Head-turning authentic styling
+Bulletproof belt final drive
Cons
−Early charging system gremlins
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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