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₹8.13 Lakh

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₹3.98 Lakh

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₹15,012

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Brochure
Rating
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4

Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, SOHC Engine
Displacement
649 cc
648 cc
Max Torque
61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
52 Nm @ 5250 rpm
No. of Cylinders
2
-
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
-
Valve Per Cylinder
4
-
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Wet Multi-Disc
Slipper Clutch
Ignition
Digital
-
Gear Box
6 Speed
6-Speed
Bore
83 mm
78 mm
Stroke
60 mm
67.8 mm
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
9.5:1
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
-
Caliper - Front
2 Piston
-
Caliper - Rear
1 Piston
-

Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Cruise Control
-
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Additional Features Of Variant
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
-
Seat Type
Split
Single
Clock
Digital
Passenger Backrest
-
Stepup Seat
-
Passenger Footrest
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Techometer
-
Digital

Service Due Indicator
-
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital
Pass Switch
Clock
Digital
Traction Control
-
Additional Features
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
-
Stepup Seat
-
Passenger Footrest
Engine Kill Switch
-
Real Time Mileage Indicator
-
Display
-
Saree Guard
-
Shift Light
-
Tachometer
-
Digital

City Mileage
20.58 kmpl
-
Highway Mileage
24.37 kmpl
-
Overall Mileage
20.58 kmpl
22 kmpl
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
3.82s
-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
5.83s
-
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
3.48s
-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
4.13s
-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)
16.38m
-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)
28.04m
-
Braking (100-0 Kmph)
44.09m
-
User Reported Mileage
-
-
Expert Mileage
-
-

Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cafe Racer Bikes

Width
855 mm
-
Length
2310 mm
2122 mm
Height
1090 mm
-
Fuel Capacity
14 L
13.8 L
Fuel Reserve
2.1 L
-
Saddle Height
705 mm
-
Ground Clearance
130 mm
-
Wheelbase
1575 mm
-
Dry Weight
221 kg
-
Kerb Weight
235 kg
-
Pillion Seat
-

Headlight
LED
Halogen
Taillight
LED
-
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Bulb
DRLs
-
LED Taillights
-
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
-
Low Fuel Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Tail Light
-
LED
LED Tail Lights
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Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
-
Rear Brake Diameter
250 mm
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32 psi
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36 psi
-
Radial Tyre
-

0-100 Kmph (sec)
5.83s
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Top Speed
186 kmph
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Peak Power
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
47.65 PS @ 7250 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Front
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Fork, Travel - 130 mm
upside down fork
Suspension Rear
Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, With Adjustable Preload, Travel - 80 mm
Twin Coil-Over Shocks
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Spoke
Frame
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame
Tyre Type
Tubeless
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1st Service
1000 Kms
-
2nd Service
6000 Kms
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3rd Service
12000 Kms
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4th Service
18000 Kms/24000 Days
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Tubeless Tyre
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Tubeless

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
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Low battery alert

Digital Display Type
LCD
-
No. of Tripmeters
2
-
Gear Indicator
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
High Beam Indicator
-
Engine Temperature Indicator
-
Malfunction Indicator
-

Charging At Home
-
Charging At Charging Station
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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

  • Distinctive bobber-inspired design with strong street presence
  • Proven 650cc twin offers smooth, usable performance
  • Better ride balance than other RE 650s in urban conditions
  • Wide scope for factory and aftermarket customization

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