Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 versus Benelli 502 C

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

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Benelli 502 C

Cruiser

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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2024 bis 2024~

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

RRP 7.590 €

RRP 6.799 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

cool sound
Easy to drive
well-balanced engine with a lot of character
lots of chrome and metal
Arrow navigation series
powerful rear brake

Pros:

very accessible handling
robust motor with linear power delivery
robust look with lots of beautiful details
TFT color display
long range
a lot of motorcycle for little money

Cons:

heavy
Seating position not necessarily suitable for long distances

Cons:

very tightly sprung
Brakes a bit doughy, difficult to dose

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 240 (max: 428 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.580 mm
Length : 2.240 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 770 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 407 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Parallel twin, 4-stroke engine, SOHC 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 648 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 500 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 69 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Performance: 47 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 52 NM bei 5.650 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 307 km

Performance: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 46 NM bei 6.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 512 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular Steel FrameDouble Loop Frame (Steel)

Front suspension:
43mm upside down fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70-17

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside Down Fork Ø 41mm (travel 135 mm)

Rear suspension:
adjustable central shock absorber (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 - 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Single 320mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 320mm) Rear brake
Single 300mm disc brake, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300mm)

Front brake
floating brake disc with 4 piston radial brake calipers and ABS (∅ 280 mm) Rear brake
Wave single disc (∅ 240 mm)

Result

The new Shotgun 650 is a stylish bobber for a leisurely after-work session. But it is not only beautiful, but also well made. It is easy to ride and suitable for every type of rider: beginners, experts, returners, downsizers. We are already looking forward to the custom bike versions of the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 that will surely follow soon, although it already looks crisp in series production - especially as a solo seater, of course! Overall a great bike, it will surely make a lot of friends.

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