Royale Enfield Meteor 350 is the first RE bike based on the brand’s J-platform in India, followed by the Classic 350 and Hunter 350. Now, the company is planning to roll out more models underpinning the J architecture including the new-generation Bullet 350 and a new bobber. Rumour has it that the upcoming new RE 350cc bobber could be named Royal Enfield Shotgun 350. It will be based on the Classic 350 featuring an ape hanger handlebar and a single-seat. The bike will also have a small hood over the headlamp, wired spoke wheel, a long exhaust pipe and a cantilevered rider’s seat. In order to differentiate it from the RE Classic 350, the bikemaker will equip a differently designed taillamp.
The new Royal Enfield Shotgun 350 will use the 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, borrowed from the Meteor 350. The motor delivers a claimed power of 20.2bhp and 27Nm of torque. The bobber will have a 5-speed gearbox for performing transmission duties. Its suspension setup will include the conventional telescopic front forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties will be done by the front and drear disc brakes. It will also be offered with the rear drum brakes. The Shotgun 350 will get single-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system) as standard fitment.
Once launched, the new Royal Enfield Shotgun 350 will take directly on the Jawa 42 Bobber and Jawa Perak. Price of the bike is expected to be around Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom). Official launch timeline of the model is yet to be revealed.
As of now, the company is gearing up to launch the new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 that had its India debut in Goa. It will be offered in two variants – Standard and Tourer – which are expected to be priced around Rs 3.5 lakh – Rs 4 lakh respectively. The bike will be powered by the 648cc, air and oil-cooled parallel twin engine making 47bhp and 52Nm.
