Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 are both cruiser bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,986 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Shotgun 650 takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Shotgun 650 and 6.5/10 for the Super Meteor 650.
Category by category
Price
Shotgun 650
The Shotgun 650 starts ₹4,986 lower (₹4,01,002 against ₹4,05,988), about ₹150 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Super Meteor 650
Super Meteor 650 claims 23.7 kmpl against 22 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,512 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Shotgun 650
Shotgun 650 makes 0.1 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Shotgun 650 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is custom cruiser styling
- your priority is highway riding
Buy the Super Meteor 650 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is highway touring
- your priority is two-up long-distance rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Shotgun 650 | Super Meteor 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹4,01,002 | ₹4,05,988 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹4,56,500 | ₹4,62,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,06,355 | ₹1,88,795 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹21,912 | ₹22,176 |
| Five-year total | ₹7,19,767 | ₹7,07,971 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldShotgun 650 | Royal EnfieldSuper Meteor 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹4,01,002 | ₹4,05,988 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹12,720 | ₹12,870 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 648 cc | 648 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Air and Oil-Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 46.4 bhp | 46.3 bhp |
| Torque | 52.3 Nm | 52.3 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 22 kmpl | 23.7 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 240 kg | 241 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.8 L | 15.7 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 740 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm | 1500 mm |
| Length | 2170 mm | 2260 mm |
| Width | 820 mm | 890 mm |
| Height | 1105 mm | 1155 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Showa Separate Function Big Piston Fork, USD, 120mm travel | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Showa Twin Shock, 90mm travel | Twin Shocks, 101mm travel, preload adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 150/80-B16 |
Shotgun 650 vs Super Meteor 650: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Shotgun 650 or the Super Meteor 650?
- The Shotgun 650 is cheaper by ₹4,986 at the base variant (₹4,01,002 against ₹4,05,988 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Shotgun 650 or the Super Meteor 650?
- The Super Meteor 650 claims 23.7 kmpl against 22 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Shotgun 650 and Super Meteor 650 in Delhi?
- About ₹5,500: roughly ₹4,56,500 for the Shotgun 650 and ₹4,62,000 for the Super Meteor 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 ₹7,19,767 for the Shotgun 650 and ₹7,07,971 for the Super Meteor 650, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Super Meteor 650 comes out ₹11,796 ahead.
