Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X. 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. Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, ~241 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
241 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
52 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
~170 km/h (estimated)
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
~241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (estimated 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
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X
7.5/10
"Stunning affordable bobber with an engine that genuinely delivers."
Pros
+Excellent parallel twin character
+Stunning authentic bobber aesthetics
+Low, confidence-inspiring seat
Cons
−Suspension too firm for rough roads
−Highway vibration gets tiring
−Stock brakes need upgrading
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