Enfield Royal Shotgun 650 vs Kawasaki Z650RS ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield Royal Shotgun 650stacks up against the Kawasaki Z650RS ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Royal Shotgun 650Kawasaki Z650RS ABS
Model year20252026
Price—$8,999
Engine648 cc649 cc
Weight240 kg174 kg
Seat height—800 mm
Fuel capacity—12.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—Manual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakes—Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakes—Hydraulic Disc
Tires100/90-18 M/C 56H / 150/70-17 M/C 69HDunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 120/70 ZR17 (58W) / Dunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 160/60 ZR17 (69W)

Enfield Royal Shotgun 650 vs Kawasaki Z650RS ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield Royal Shotgun 650 and the Kawasaki Z650RS ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Royal Shotgun 650 brings its published horsepower in a 240 kg package, while the Kawasaki Z650RS ABS counters with its own power figure at 174 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: