Royal Enfield Bear 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Bear 650 and Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹22,794 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Bear 650 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Bear 650 and 5.5/10 for the Shotgun 650.
Category by category
Price
Bear 650
The Bear 650 starts ₹22,794 lower (₹3,78,208 against ₹4,01,002), about ₹730 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 22 kmpl.
Performance
Bear 650
Bear 650 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 217 against 193 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Shotgun 650
Shotgun 650 adds dual-channel abs and tubeless tyres that the Bear 650 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Bear 650
Bear 650 is 24 kg lighter and taller in the seat (830 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Bear 650 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is scrambler styling
Buy the Shotgun 650 if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is custom cruiser styling
- your priority is highway riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Bear 650 | Shotgun 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,78,208 | ₹4,01,002 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹4,31,500 | ₹4,56,500 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,01,665 | ₹2,06,355 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹20,712 | ₹21,912 |
| Five-year total | ₹6,83,877 | ₹7,19,767 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldBear 650 | Royal EnfieldShotgun 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,78,208 | ₹4,01,002 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹11,990 | ₹12,720 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 648 cc | 648 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 46.8 bhp | 46.4 bhp |
| Torque | 56.5 Nm | 52.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 22 kmpl | 22 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 165 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 216 kg | 240 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.7 L | 13.8 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 184 mm | 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1460 mm | 1465 mm |
| Length | 2180 mm | 2170 mm |
| Width | 855 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1160 mm | 1105 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 270 mm | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside Down Telescopic Fork 43mm | Showa Separate Function Big Piston Fork, USD, 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock Absorber | Showa Twin Shock, 90mm travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 140/80-R17 | 150/70-R17 |
Bear 650 vs Shotgun 650: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Bear 650 or the Shotgun 650?
- The Bear 650 is cheaper by ₹22,794 at the base variant (₹3,78,208 against ₹4,01,002 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Bear 650 or the Shotgun 650?
- Both claim 22 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Bear 650 and Shotgun 650 in Delhi?
- About ₹25,000: roughly ₹4,31,500 for the Bear 650 and ₹4,56,500 for the Shotgun 650, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹6,83,877 for the Bear 650 and ₹7,19,767 for the Shotgun 650, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Bear 650 comes out ₹35,890 ahead.
