HONDA CB750 Hornet 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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- HONDA CB750 Hornet 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
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 47.6 hp (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650) up to 92 hp (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
- Torque spans 52 Nm (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650) up to 75 Nm (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
- Weight spans 190 kg (HONDA CB750 Hornet) to 200 kg (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650) to 750 cc (HONDA CB750 Hornet).
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| Specification | HONDA CB750 Hornet | Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | Royal Enfield |
| Model | HONDA CB750 Hornet | Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 |
| Engine size | 750cc | 650cc |
| Power | 92hp | 47.6hp |
| Torque | 75nm. | 52nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 190kg | 200kg |
| Front brake | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial mount 4 piston calipers | Single 320mm disc, twin piston floating caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper | Single 300mm disc, twin piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR-17 | 100/90-18 M/C 56H (Tubeless Type) |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR-17 | 150/70 R17 M/C 69H (Tubeless Type) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BPTMTM USD, 130mm travel | Showa Separate Function Big Piston Fork, USD, 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel | Showa Twin Shock, 90mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Commuter |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 189km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.2 L – 6 L/100km | 13 L – 4.3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8299 | $6899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View Royal Enfield price list |
| Extra features | -Assisted slipper clutch, 5 inch TFT screen, Type C USB -ESS, Three default rider modes; RAIN, STANDARD and SPORT -Three levels of Engine Power, Engine Brake and HSTC with integrated Wheelie Control -USER customisation option between the three levels. Emergency Stop System (ESS) |
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2023 HONDA CB750 Hornet vs 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB750 Hornet and 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 differ on the listed specifications: the CB750 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB750 Hornet has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed power advantage (92 hp vs 47.6 hp).
Torque
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed torque advantage (75 Nm vs 52 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB750 Hornet has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 189 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB750 Hornet has a modest listed weight advantage (190 kg vs 200 kg). CB750 Hornet and Shotgun 650 have very similar seat heights (79.5 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB750 Hornet vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
HONDA CB750 Hornet is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 189 km/h (117 mph) for Royal Enfield Shotgun 650.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB750 Hornet or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
HONDA CB750 Hornet has 92 hp compared with 48 hp on the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB750 Hornet or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
HONDA CB750 Hornet is lighter at 190 kg vs 200 kg for Royal Enfield Shotgun 650.
Which is better, HONDA CB750 Hornet 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.
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