Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 2024 vs. Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Overview - Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 2024 vs Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

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Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 2024 compared to Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 2024

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.8 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	52.3 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	648 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	25.3 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	101.4 mm	Trail	104 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,220 mm	Length	2,155 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	240 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
Range	Range	303 km	Range	333 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.55 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 2024

Deceleration on two wheels with heart and character. It is a bike for anyone who wants to feel the wind, enjoy the landscape and unwind. With its relaxed power, classic cruiser look and solid workmanship, it captures the hearts of purists who are looking for the original.

Relaxed riding comfort

Classic cruiser design

Solid workmanship

Strong riding experience

Favourable price

Modern features (USB, LED lights)

Easy handling

Comfortable seating position for long rides

Above-average fuel consumption

Limited luggage options

Weak front brakes

Uncomfortable knee angle on long journeys

Heavy weight when manoeuvring

Under-damped suspension on poor tarmac

Suzuki GSX-8R 2024

The Suzuki GSX-8R takes the popular and excellent recipe of the 8S and packs it into a high-quality package in the road sports class. With its lively riding performance, it can score points on country roads without being too extreme for everyday use. Although the price is higher than its naked bike sister, those who want a sportier bike should go for the GSX-8R.

powerful engine with powerful centre

crisp quickshifter

sporty but not uncomfortable riding position

good feel for the front wheel

high-quality electronics package

cool looks

Shock could respond more finely

A mode with slight load change