The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is expected to be powered by the same 648cc parallel-twin engine as the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, which produces 47 bhp of power and 52 Nm of torque.
Royal Enfield's 650cc lineup has been a huge hit since its launch. Royal Enfield has released three different body shapes based on this platform, like the Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 and Super Meteor 650.
While the SG 650 was a bobber-style concept, production test mules have been spotted with a pillion seat. TripleLine YouTube channel follows these recent spy shots, also featuring a pillion seat.
Royal Enfield will use a platform for the Shotgun 650 that is similar to the one on the Super Meteor 650. The main frame is slightly different from the ones on the Interceptor and Continental GT, but it resembles the one used on the Super Meteor 650 and the one featured on the SG 650 concept.
The latest test mules of the Shotgun 650 have revealed a long wheelbase, possibly even longer than the Super Meteor 650. The render follows this direction, with a substantial-looking headlight clamp similar to the one seen on the Scram 411.
The render from the TripleLine YouTube channel features a bubble effect on the short windscreen, which gives it a lot of character. It also has a USD telescopic front suspension setup and twin shock absorber setup at the rear. The instrument cluster, switchgear, and other features are expected to be shared with the Super Meteor 650.
As seen in the render and recent spy shots, the Shotgun 650 features alloy wheels that may be machined with a dual-tone effect. The teardrop-shaped fuel tank, retro body panels, and vintage charm captivate the audience.
The engine bay is blacked out to add a sense of sportiness. The wheel setup could be 19 inches or 18 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. The riding posture on the Shotgun 650 is less relaxed than the Super Meteor 650, but not as committed as the Continental GT 650. The dual exhausts are also finished in black, unlike the chrome finish on the Super Meteor 650.
The 648cc parallel-twin engine from the other three 650cc motorcycles is highly likely to be used in the Shotgun 650. Royal Enfield may tune this engine slightly for the Shotgun 650 to give it a unique character, as they did with their 350cc lineup.