Testing waters before rowing in amid doubts of large scale production, Royal Enfield has launched a Shotgun 650. The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 made its global debut in Goa today, with a special colorway and edition – the Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition. While the continuous production motorcycle will be launched early next year, the Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition is a limited release, custom-designed colourway, only 25 of which will be available for booking until midnight November 25. Available exclusively for the Motoverse community, this colourway and graphic model will never be made again, making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this motorcycle. The Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition is priced at INR 4,25,000 (ex-showroom), and delivery of these 25 motorcycles will begin in January 2024, and these 25 customers will be the first owners of the Shotgun 650 globally.
Built on Royal Enfield’s 650-Twin platform, the Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition is a tribute to the culture of customisation. It pays homage to its precursor, the SG650 Concept, with its neo-destopian design. The Motoverse edition of the Shotgun 650 takes inspiration from the motorcycles of the future. Its custom-designed, hand-painted body panels feature a carefully crafted gradient and neon detailing that no factory can produce. Each of these 25 motorcycles have been customised over months, making it unlike any other Royal Enfield or unlike any other motorcycle on the road today.
The Shotgun 650 takes Royal Enfield’s legacy of customization further by offering a canvas that allows motorcyclists to make a statement without sacrificing the benefits of Royal Enfield’s dedicated after-sales service ecosystem. Conceived as a revolutionary neo-retro roadster, the intent of the Shotgun 650 was to break free from historical constraints while preserving the brand’s core DNA. The motorcycle represents a harmonious blend of tradition and progress, with meticulously made aluminium parts that seamlessly integrate classic aesthetics with modern graphics. Featuring a revolutionary modular design, the Shotgun 650 is capable of transforming from a classic single-seater to a dual-seater to a weekend tourer in minutes, inviting riders to embark on a journey of personalization like never before. Its tight proportions and low-slung silhouette allow for planted handling with optimum ergonomics.
The tank, closely matching that of the SG650 concept, represents a new direction while respecting Royal Enfield’s historical forms, as do the unique ten spoke wheel rims with integrated ABS. The front suspension features upside down forks and an integrated aluminium top yoke with low-rise extra-wide handlebars. At the rear, twin shocks are mounted to the iconic chassis loop, with a hand-stitched black leather floating solo seat that showcases contemporary craftsmanship with a nod to the past.
The engine, a blacked-out 650-Twin with all new gloss black engine covers. It is paired with a custom exhaust system. The motorcycle comes preloaded with bespoke Royal Enfield Genuine motorcycle accessories such as bar end mirrors and LED black indicators. In addition to this, the limited edition motorcycle will be offered with extended warranty and RSA service. The exclusive, limited production Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition will be launched early next year across the world, starting with Europe and India.
