Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X. Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650: ~47 hp @ 7,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin) hp, ~202 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~170 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 Thunderstorm 650
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 X
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
241 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~47 hp @ 7,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin)
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin)
52 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (estimated)
~170 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~202 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
~241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (estimated, based on 650 Twin platform)
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (estimated typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650
7.5/10
"Affordable, characterful, and dependable if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Characterful twin sounds great
+Bulletproof basic reliability
+Spare parts widely available
Cons
−Suspension needs aftermarket upgrade
−Switchgear feels cheap overall
−Mediocre braking performance stock
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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