Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. 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. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 241 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
52.3 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 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
52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (estimated)
~170 km/h
Weight
~241 kg (wet/curb weight)
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (estimated typical real-world average)
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
7.8/10
"Honest, characterful cruiser that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Torquey twin pulls everywhere
+Genuinely comfortable ergonomics
+Strong build quality overall
Cons
−Switchgear quality inconsistent
−No quick shifter option
−Limited aftermarket support currently
Top 10 Accessories
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