2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
85 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
78 pts
2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
39.7 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
17.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
89.1 pts

Sporty riding

2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
19.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
85.4 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
90.1 pts
2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
22.9 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 79 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 79.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 39.5 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) up to 47.6 hp (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650).
  • Torque spans 37.5 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) up to 52 Nm (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650).
  • Weight spans 170 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 200 kg (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650).
  • Displacement spans 400 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 650 cc (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650).

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 (0); 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 (1).

Specification TRIUMPH Speed 400 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Brand TRIUMPH Royal Enfield
Model TRIUMPH Speed 400 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Engine size 400cc 650cc
Power 39.5hp 47.6hp
Torque 37.5nm. 52nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 170kg 200kg
Front brake 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial Bybre caliper, ABS Single 320mm disc, twin piston floating caliper
Rear brake 230mm fixed disc, floating Bybre caliper, ABS Single 300mm disc, twin piston floating caliper
Seat height (cm) 79cm 79.5cm
Front tyre 110/70 R17 Metzeler 100/90-18 M/C 56H (Tubeless Type)
Rear tyre 150/60 R17 Metzeler 150/70 R17 M/C 69H (Tubeless Type)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel Showa Separate Function Big Piston Fork, USD, 120mm travel
Rear suspension Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel Showa Twin Shock, 90mm travel
Motorcycle type Naked Commuter
Top speed 175km/h 189km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 4 L/100km 13 L – 4.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $4995 $6899
Brand price lists View TRIUMPH price list View Royal Enfield price list
Extra features

-Ride-by-wire throttle with switchable traction control

-Analog speedometer with integrated full-feature LCD display

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2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: listed specifications

The 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 and 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 differ on the listed specifications: the Speed 400 has a lower listed weight, and the Shotgun 650 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

Shotgun 650 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 400 cc).

Peak power

Shotgun 650 has a clear listed power advantage (47.6 hp vs 39.5 hp).

Torque

Shotgun 650 has a clear listed torque advantage (52 Nm vs 37.5 Nm).

Listed top speed

Shotgun 650 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (189 km/h vs 175 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Speed 400 is notably lighter on the listed weight (170 kg vs 200 kg). Speed 400 and Shotgun 650 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 79.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is listed at 189 km/h (117 mph) vs 175 km/h (109 mph) for TRIUMPH Speed 400.

Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Speed 400 or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 has 48 hp compared with 40 hp on the TRIUMPH Speed 400.

Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Speed 400 or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?

TRIUMPH Speed 400 is lighter at 170 kg vs 200 kg for Royal Enfield Shotgun 650.

Which is better, TRIUMPH Speed 400 or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.