The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 allowed Indian customers to experience a large cruiser at an affordable price. This bike has increased the heartbeats of bike lovers as soon as it came in the market. Now the company is preparing to do something similar with Shotgun 650. The company is preparing to launch it as a 650cc bobber. Whereas Shotgun 650 is going to be launched next year in January 2024. At the same time, if you are thinking of buying a new bike in this segment, should you buy the Super Meteor 650 or wait for the Shotgun 650? Let’s take a look.
Why you should buy Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
The Super Meteor 650 is a true 650cc cruiser bike with a smooth engine that lets you cruise comfortably at speeds above 100. It is also vibration free and offers a very comfortable ride with forward set footpegs and a very accessible seat height of 740 mm. The riding posture along with the quality of the seat also translates to a very comfortable ride and if you choose the Touring variant with backrest, the large pillion seat will keep your companion happy and comfortable even on long journeys. And last but not least, the Super Meteor 650 sports an attractive look with a large fuel tank, scooped-out seat and chromed-out twin-exhaust.
Why you should wait for Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Royal Enfield has used the platform of the Super Meteor 650 to make the Shotgun 650, and has managed to make it a proper bobber. If you are looking for a medium-powered bobber, the Shotgun 650 is a good choice for you. It comes in a single-seat setup with a chopped rear fender and a blacked-out and slightly upward-facing pea-shooter exhaust. The colors introduced also give a very funky look to the bike. It will get the reliable and dependable 650cc, twin-cylinder engine of the Super Meteor 650, which is a perfect replacement for the 650cc bobber of the Shotgun 650. Additionally, Royal Enfield is offering a pillion seat, which can be removed with the bike key or a luggage rack along with the single seat. However, something to note is that the seat height of the Shotgun 650 is 795 mm, which is 55 mm higher than the Super Meteor 650, which may be a bit of a bother for shorter people.
What can you choose?
The decision between buying the Super Meteor 650 now or holding off on the Shotgun 650 depends on the kind of motorcycle you are looking for. Because Royal Enfield has managed to make two different motorcycles through the same platform.
If you want to buy a 650cc cruiser bike, which gives you the feel of riding a big bike and lets you travel on the highways comfortably and comfortably at high speeds, then the Super Meteor 650 is best for you. Whereas for Meteor 650, you may have to wait a little because it is in great demand among bike lovers and there is a long waiting period on it. You might be lucky to get it without waiting.
Whereas if you want to buy a good looking 650cc bobber motorcycle, which gives a funky look and gives you the freedom to fly through solo drive, then the Shotgun 650 is for you. We suggest you wait for its launch till the end of January 2024, as it will be launched by then. Also, if you have the patience to wait for a few more months, then Royal Enfield will also make available accessories for the Shotgun 650, which will give your bike a stylish look. While the Shotgun 650 is expected to be priced at Rs 3.5 lakh (ex-showroom), it will be more affordable than the Super Meteor 650.