Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. 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. Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
229 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical 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
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
7.5/10
"Flawed but deeply lovable — buy one with your heart, not spreadsheet."
Pros
+Incredible torquey V-twin character
+Shaft drive zero maintenance
+Stunning authentic bobber aesthetics
Cons
−Early fueling surging issues
−Suspension too soft loaded
−Dealer network frustratingly sparse
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