Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Price starts at Rs. 3.59 Lakh which is Rs. 40,430 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 priced at Rs. 3.19 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is 27 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is 22 kmpl. In technical specifications, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is powered by 647.95 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is powered by 648 cc engine. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is available in 6 different colours while Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 comes with 4 colours. The Comparison Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Continental GT 650 vs Shotgun 650

Key Highlights Continental GT 650 British Racing GreenShotgun 650 Sheet Metal Grey
Engine Type Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC 4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, SOHC Engine
Max Power 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm 47.65 PS @ 7250 rpm

Continental GT 650 vs Shotgun 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 British Racing GreenRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650 Sheet Metal Grey
Rating
438 reviews
130 reviews
Brand Name Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.19 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.59 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC 4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, SOHC Engine
Max Power 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm 47.65 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Colors
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer ... Analogue
EMI
Rs. 8,734 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,841 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,800 Continental GT 650 Insurance Rs. 21,687 Shotgun 650 Insurance
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Engine Type
Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC
4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, SOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
647.95 cc
648 cc
Max Power
47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
47.65 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm
52 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
78 mm
78 mm
Stroke
67.8 mm
67.8 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
...
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital spark ignition
...
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
27 kmpl
22 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-R18
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-18
Peak Power
47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
47.65 PS @ 7250 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Length*Width*Height
2119*780*1067 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1398 mm
...
Length
2119 mm
2122 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
...
Height
1067 mm
...
Width
780 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
12.5 Liters
...
Kerb Weight
214 Kg
...
Total Weight
400 kg
...
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
...
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
...

Additional Features
Paper element, Forced lubrication, Wet sump with pump driven oil delivery
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

Frame
Steel tubular, double cradle frame
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cafe Racer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console
...
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
...
Speedometer
...
Analogue
Tachometer
...
Digital
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Gradeability
24 degrees
...
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
...
Odometer
...
Analogue

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
  • Classic retro styling appeals to many
  • Not-too-aggressive riding posture
  • Great handling & nice exhaust note
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
  • Fun and exciting
  • Pretty light and agile
  • looks funky
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
  • Could have better brakes
  • Clutch is on slightly heavier side
  • Customisation options are limited
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
  • Vibey
  • Brakes need improvement
  • engine feels stressed at high speeds

Is Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Better Than Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?

57% users have chosen Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 over Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1179 users have also rated Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Shotgun 650 Continental GT 650
Mileage 0.9 3.8
Performance 0.9 4.8
Comfort 4.8 4.3
Maintenance 0.9 3.9
Features 4.9 4.6
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better, TVS Apache RR 310 or Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?
  • Selecting between the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and TVS Apache RR 310 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, performance figures, features required, etc. The Continental GT 650 is a fun to ride cafe racer. The GT’s sporty riding position makes it much more suitable for twisty mountain roads and even high-speed straight-line blasts. To top things off, the twin-cylinder motor provides the performance and refinement that the 535 simply couldn’t. On the other hand, TVS has done an incredible job in ironing out the sore spots of the Apache RR 310 with the BS6 update. It is loaded with tech, making it the most technologically advanced motorcycle in its class. The new prices are quite close to its fiercest rival -- the KTM RC 390. While it may lack the outright performance of the RC 390, the Apache RR 310 BS6 makes up for it by being a well-rounded machine that can do daily duties as well as corner carving or even touring, for that matter. For a better understanding of compatibility and riding comfort, we would suggest you take a test ride. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which one is better Himalayan or GT 650
  • Both Royal Enfield Himalayan and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 are brilliant options, however, selecting one would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, usage of the bike, features requirement, etc. The Himalayan BS6 is a well-rounded package which is now just that little bit better than before. The Himalayan certainly isn’t flawless or entirely satisfactory in any singular aspect, but it makes up for these gaps by painting a picture of opportunity, inciting you to travel and explore on a whim. On the other hand, the GT’s sporty riding position makes it much more suitable for twisty mountain roads and even high-speed straight-line blasts. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is best to buy between continental gt 650 or royal enfield interceptor 650
  • Selecting between the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, performance figures, features required, etc. The Continental GT 650 is a fun to ride cafe racer. The GT’s sporty riding position makes it much more suitable for twisty mountain roads and even high-speed straight-line blasts. To top things off, the twin-cylinder motor provides the performance and refinement that the 535 simply couldn’t. On the other hand, if you are not on a limited budget, then you may definitely opt for the Interceptor 650. The bike offers a brilliant engine with loads of torque from the get-go and a nice soundtrack accompanying it. Quality and fit and finish levels are quite good and the motorcycle feels built to last. On top of that, the Interceptor 650 is the most affordable multi-cylinder bike in India. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
As per the users experiences Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 by Rs. 40,430.
Which bike offers better performance Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
For the British Racing Green version, 647.95 cc Petrol engine of Continental GT 650 produces 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Sheet Metal Grey version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Shotgun 650 produces 47.65 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has better performance.

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