Back in the summer of 2022, it almost seemed like you couldn’t go an entire month without seeing new spy photos or video footage of the upcoming Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 out testing on public roads in India. Although it’s clear that the SG 650 will be based on the same engine as the Super Meteor 650, all the test vehicle photos and footage for the SG were floating around well before the official unveiling of the Super Meteor 650 in November 2022.
Upon our first sighting in June 2022, we noted the upside-down front fork, ByBre braking system, and twin rear shock absorbers. Later that summer, in July 2022, we had a good look at the rear end of an SG 650 test mule as it battled through traffic in Chennai. You could see the twin exhausts poking out on either side, as well as the perfectly round taillight and turn signals. The two-up saddle was also plainly visible, as were the rounded mirrors, and a dash strong reminiscent of Royal Enfield’s current lineup in 2023.
