The Shotgun 650 is a really good-looking motorcycle that grabs your attention whenever you see it. It stands out with its unique design, which is very different from the usual cruiser-like design of the bike it is based upon – the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. The bobber gets chopped fenders, mid-set footpegs, and a sporty looking fuel tank. The graphics add a lively touch to the gorgeous colour schemes on offer.

The Shotgun 650 is powered by a 648cc twin-cylinder air-/oil-cooled engine producing 47PS at 7250rpm and 52.3Nm at 5650rpm. These power and torque figures translate to a lively riding experience, with the motor having loads of torque available at the lower rev range. This allows you to have fun even in tightly packed traffic scenarios. Also, on an open road or the highway, the motor offers quick acceleration for some spirited riding during those long weekend rides.

But, one of the downsides to this exciting engine are the noticeable vibrations, especially at lower speeds. You'll feel these vibrations on the seat, handlebar, and footpegs. Additionally, the gear lever's awkward placement adds a bit of inconvenience as well.

Unlike the Super Meteor 650, the Shotgun 650, with mid-set footpegs, a 795mm seat height, and a narrow, low-set handlebar, has a sportier, bobber-like riding posture. It feels quite light and agile for its 240kg kerb weight, making it an excellent bike for navigating city traffic.

Even though the bike is only 1kg lighter than its cruiser sibling, the Shotgun 650 feels a lot lighter and fun to control during corners. This might be due to the shorter wheelbase and altered rake angle. 

The Shotgun 650’s inverted fork and twin shock absorber suspension setup does a good job at offering a pretty comfortable ride. Shorter riders or riders who are a bit lightweight might find the rear monoshock to be on the firmer side, though. However, the brakes could have been better. The front brake doesn't have a good initial bite, and the rear brake can get choppy under hard braking due to ABS kickback. 

The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 comes with a semi-digital instrument console and a tripper navigation pod for turn-by-turn navigation. It gets an LED headlight and taillight with bulb indicators. Also, the bobber gets a USB charging port for added practicality. The Shotgun 650 is not a very feature-rich motorcycle but it has enough features that work well to make your life a bit more stress free. 

The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 does stand out among all the other motorcycles in the 650cc segment with its unique bobber like looks, beautiful colour schemes and a lively motor. Plus, it is the only bobber in the market in that segment, so that helps its case too. You can also opt for the detachable pillion seat, making it versatile as well. So, if you are in the market for something that is quite unique, but also practical, then the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 will suit you well.