Which Royal Enfield 650 Twin Should You Buy In 2024? 

My heart says Continental GT, my back says Interceptor.

A scrambler 650 & a classic 650 are also coming this year if you're looking forward something new

I simply tell others... for years all manufactures built a 650 Twin.. BSA,,, Triumph, Yamaha.... and many others... Royal Enfield produced the 650 the others wanted to make. 😎

I lust over the Comtinental GT, coming from a Supersport rider! Royal Enfield has gained my respect! Beautiful, fun and affordable! 👍🏽

Wish I was man enough to “downgrade” to a Shotgun. Cool bike and I love that modular seat system. 👍🏻👍🏻

One word, Interceptor. Not even a question. It is definition of a motorcycle.

Great review and just the info I wanted. Thank you.

I have an Interceptor but I'd seriously consider the Shotgun 650 if buying again just for the Showa Separate Function Big Piston Fork in the front and Showa Twin Shock in the rear. The seat is bolted directly to the rear shock which should positively affect riding stability.

Last month I bought a Royal Enfield Continental GT650 in Rocker Red. I think it looks beautiful.

I love the look of the Meteor 650

Old is Gold love for Eoyal Enfield 1965 my 1st bike

Why can’t the manufacturer give us a belt drive instead of chain on these low power bikes? I get the reason on sport and off road bikes, but if you want to tour and do big miles the maintenance on the chain is a pain. Harley has used belts for decades and they require minimal attention. All the best!

Waiting for that Classic 650

I ride the GT and am in love with it, but I test rode the Super Meteor last month and was mightily impressed. Thank you for the detailed comparison; it really made me consider the Shotgun more seriously. I don't think anyone can go wrong with this selection of bikes: Royal Enfield have made an incredible parallel twin that is proving to be their signature.

I’d love the super meteor blacked out. Love the shot gun look but want the design to be more cruiser. Other than blackout, my mods would be bar end mirrors, led turn indicators, bags and maybe a medium-ish windscreen. Another gadget I love: keyless ignition.

Have never heard of a single problem with the 650 engine. Gearbox problems quite common on the Triumph twins.

I like the shotgun …

This was so comprehensive Bob, it should be a marketing video for RE. Which in reality,, it is. Good 👍 job.. The Conti is beautiful,, but the Shotgun is obviously the most versatile. I'd have to call Shotgun 💯.

I really appreciate the retro bikes. Try them on for comfort. I favor the GT. I own a thruxton love it .😊 nice review. 👍

I am excited about the 650 scrambler, if done right, that would be my pick.

Taking delivery of my Shotgun 650 this weekend. The Shotgun is perfect for people like me that live in the central U.S. where most of our roads are straight lines, but there are some hidden gems of riding roads where something a bit more sporty makes it fun.

I have 2023 Mr Clean Continental Gt650 and I love it

It's definitely between the Shotgun and Super Meteor for me. Thanks for the great video. Other reviews have said that the Super Meteor excels on the larger, straight roads whilst the Shotgun is like a jack of all trades, with exceptional performance on the windy, country lanes. Would you agree with this? If that's the case, I would sway towards the Shotgun as these are the roads I will be riding most of the time. Also, I think it would find the Shotgun footpeg position more comfortable in the first instance but am sure I'd get used to the Super Meteor. Thanks for the great content as always

Shotgun looking good! Meteor was my old favorite 😍

Thanks for the excellent RE 650 model review. From the currently available lineup, the Interceptor is my clear choice. Seems like a lot of folks are waiting for a hypothetical, price-unknown Classic 650. In my view, the Interceptor (INT 650 in the US) already ticks all the boxes for a new classic-style bike I can get out and actually ride this Spring without breaking the piggy bank. Cheers

my pick would be either interceptor (black or crome) or Super meteor (black). I like the shotgun design as well, practically u need pillion seat in day-to-day ride. but, I don't like the bike's look from rear with the sub-frame seat. if you remove the seat, but keep the sub-frame, then it looks somewhat good. But, when you add the seat to sub-frame, then it doesn't look great from back, idk why, maybe it's due to the lack of design to the seat. Although, I have to say, that the idea of sub-frame where you can use it as a seat or a luggage rack is a great idea.

Awesome video @Motobob. Thank You

I would pick the Shotgun first and then the Continental. Wish RE models had more horses. Im only gonna pick a RE if it has black exhaust. Not interested in polishing that chrome all the time

Interceptor all the way! But honestly, they all look great for their intended purpose. I'm expecting the day RE will present an 800 Interceptor! You said something about a Quadlock offer but I don't see the link...

Looking forward for bullet 650.

Here in New Zealand the enthusiasm for the RE marque seems to be dropping off and now there are a lot of used, low mileage bikes for sale. Not quite powerful enough seems to be the most common reason for selling, good bikes, but need another 10 or even 20 hp.

Anyone of their 650's that makes at least 85 to 100hp. Then I'll buy one. American highways are brutal and you need the power to keep up with traffic these days. Two lane roads are fine with their current HP ratings.

I own a gt650. it always joy to ride it on the twisties .

I had an interceptor, I really miss it. It was a very traditional motorcycle style, good for a daily ride. I`ll plan to buy a shotgun in the future...

Really like the look of the Shotgun. First thing I’d do is get rid of those pea shooter exhausts for some shorter shots.

Agree about the GT650, absolute blast down country lanes, quite different to my INT650

Love the Continental but would love even more if it has more power and less weight ❤😊

I own an RE, but, we realy need a 650 ADV, or 2 cilinder adv

What are the difference between continental GT model 2024 vs 2019?

With inexpensive parts from India you can create a hybrid interceptor /continental gt like my Interceptor. I have GT foot controls and a solo saddle with a cowl and it looks awesome.

I can't stand forward controls. Even thought the Interceptor 650 foot pegs are in a weird position I'd rather have it than forwards.

I'm waiting for upcoming RE Classic 650❤.

I vote for the Super Meteor.

It looks to me that the Shotgun should have been lighter than the Interceptor! Roll on Hunter 450 I guess....

I was goimg to buy a Shot Gun until I see there only available with the non chrome spoked rims, black frame, black engine, black gearbox and black exhaust. I was hoping they'd be like my black and cream 2020 Classic 500. Thinking I'll wait until the Classic 650 is released and hopefully running gear colours are like my Classcic 500.

Hoping for a Classic 650

I'd love a new Classic 650 if it was available... So bassed on what RE offers now I'd pick an Interceptor with a black painted engine.

Man I like Royal Enfield but they’re overpriced where I live. (The Continental GT650 is within 500 USD equivalent of a Triumph Trident.) Want one but not at those prices.

If the weight of the shotgun was the same as the interceptor it would he a no brainer. That said IMHO the interceptor is still the best bang for the buck.

Super Meteor 650 any day, but a classic 650 would be nice. Wonder if they will ever do a water cooled version....

Continental GT 650. One of the best motorcycles ever built.

None of these 2. The practical option is RE Himalayan 450 with tubeless tires cause it can be a cruiser on highways, any roads or no roads with bigger fuel tank.

The Interceptor would be my pick, but the exhaust position is limiting for luggage.

If I ever decide to get a RE I will go for the Continental 650

I really like the Shotgun 650 (and all RE bikes really) but I'm not sure about the (lack of) power - does anyone know what they are like overtaking? For example; if I am stuck behind a car doing 50 in a 60, how easily will I be able to get past the car?

I love the look of the darked out versions. but $13k CAD is a big ask for overweight, underpowered old tech. If the importers here were charging something more in line with other markets then maybe I'd take it seriously.

The sensible bike category deserves ingenious marketing and just a whiff of attitude.

are the Shotguns usd forks an improvement over the Int ?

Shotgun looks good😍🤚

Nothing can beat gt

They are very robust bikes with a price comparable to Yamaha mt07/xsr700 or similar from other brands in my country. They are a bit underpowered for me with very short gears. More for chill city ride / around the hood ride. Also I find the brakes so so. If they were a few k cheaper than those Japan bikes it would be a great bike. When you need some mods (break/power/customization) you land on a price of Japan 900 bike.

I would go for Interceptor or super meteor.

i like RE and own three RE bikes, but this is the worst looking RE imo, Inty, Conti and SM650 are just gorgeous, they made this one for custom build doesn't give them excuse to just release it half assed.

Shotgun 650 with 865 big bore !

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I'm Choosing SD650 ❤‍🔥

Super Duper Meteor, for me.

The super meteor looks good, but carrying all that Xtra wt? Should have been an 850! So, the lighter shotgun looks tempting.

Shot Gun is not th Indian Scout Bob but it looks good

Classic 650 if it ever gets released.

I literally want the interceptor next for a sidecar build I want to do ( I already ride a GT650)

Just today there are spy shots of Classic 650, Scram 650 and 450 Roadstar available...one can check those

I would go with the Shotgun or the Super Meteor if I had money. Also, the shotgun's modular pillion seat/rack needs to be integrated into every RE bike.

I have the interceptor but l am looking forward to seeing the scrambler, l think the super meteor looks great but l don't like the foot forward pegs,, l tested one last year,

leave all and take a BSA goldstar for a change😊😊😊

Just wait for it. It's coming.

Or wait till October and buy the Classic 650

We buy Royal Enfields in India because there's no other cheap or better alternative for a good looking classic retro bike, with semi decent reliability, quality and service. But why tf would you ever want to buy an Enfield if you live in the EU, UK or US. There are so many alternatives for the bike. In all the categories.

Just saw 450 hunter spy shot getting tested make a video on that @motobob

Shotgun 650 for me 👍

Jesus. It is. Painful. Listening to your. Pauses. But thank you for the detailed informative review ❤

Definitely the Interceptor 650.

Interceptor ❤

only correct answer is cont and if u want to wait its definitely classic 650

I used to ride a Royal Enfield 350 with a Jet 80 sidecar to school the girls couldn’t give a sh-t. ☹️

Sorry, Rob, but it has to be “none of the above”.

None of these supposedly "different bikes" surpasses the pleasures of an ancient Classic 500 euro 4, although they may be more powerful and qwicker.

There is a 450 hunter and a 450 scram has been spied on the roads during test runs

I love Shotgun

Gt>>>

shotgun????

These "sponsors" are getting out of control.

... probably none

Aukat k hisab se splendor

I hope the scrambler is a little bit lighter a two into one exhaust would save some weight,

It's a very easy choice. You get the 650 that makes at least 65hp... Oh wait....

I'm sorry. I'm not into REs

None, unless you don't care about thought, engineering, finishing, material quality, reliability.....etc

My Interceptor 650 is the lamest purchase I have ever done.

Lindu makers? id rather buy chinese