Key Points
Custom brushed aluminum finish on fuel tank & fenders
Modified suspension & billet wheels
648cc engine with 13.8L fuel tank
Actor previously owned Intercontinental GT 650
On Thursday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video in which he can be seen unveiling his bike, a custom made single-seater Shotgun 650 from the house of Royal Enfield. The bike has been cast aluminium with a brush finish.
The fuel tank, front and rear fenders, and fuel tank are all finished in a brushed aluminum finish. Even the head of the motorcycle has been modified and gets a machined alloy finish. The stock alloy wheels on the Shotgun 650 have been replaced, and seem to have been traded from another Royal Enfield bobber, Goan Classic. The bike gets custom-built machined wheels both at the front and rear.
The disc brakes on this bike also seem to be aftermarket units. It looks like the suspension on this motorcycle has also been modified as part of the project. The actor can also be seen planting a kiss on the bike's rear fender.
He wrote in the caption, "My new family. Gifted by @royalenfield A one-of-a-kind, all-aluminum Shotgun 650. This bespoke build pushes the boundaries of craftsmanship and design. Key custom elements include Handcrafted aluminum fuel tank, Custom aluminum top yoke, Dual-disc front brake conversion, Billet seat with premium leather upholstery, Custom-fabricated swingarm, precision-machined billet wheel,s Integrated meters seamlessly housed in the nacelle, Unique custom panels and sleek billet turn signals. A true masterpiece. this 1-of-1 Shotgun 650 redefines custom engineering with its bold aesthetic and precision craftsmanship".
The bike boasts of a powerful 648 cc air-cooled engine, and a 13.8 liter fuel tank. The bike is a bobber, and a single seater, and has a short rear fender. The bike is one of the heaviest bikes from the house of Royal Enfield standing at 240 kgs, one kilogram lighter than the heaviest RE bike - Super meteor 650. Shotgun 650 comes with a twin pod cowl consisting of a speedometer and a tripper navigation to help the riders with maps while on the go.
Earlier, the actor had a Royal Enfield Intercontinental GT 650, the third heaviest RE bike, a beautiful yellow coloured cafe racer. However, the actor sold off his GT 650 during the thick of the pandemic, and bought oxygen concentrators from the money to help the people in need. Apart from bikes, the actor also harbours a deep love for wildlife photography and wilderness, and often spends his time away from Mumbai to get charged up.
Comments:
That brushed aluminum finish is absolutely stunning! 😍 Harshvardhan has always had great taste in bikes. The attention to detail on this custom build is next level.
While I admire the craftsmanship, I wonder about the practicality of a single-seater bike for daily use. Beautiful showpiece though!
240kg is a beast to handle! But knowing Harshvardhan's biking skills, he'll tame this beauty in no time. That pandemic story about selling his GT 650 for oxygen concentrators shows what a class act he is off-screen too.
The machined alloy finish on the head is such a nice touch! I'd love to see this bike in person at one of the Royal Enfield rides. Maybe Harshvardhan will bring it to the next Rider Mania? 🤞
Respectfully, while the bike looks amazing, I'm not sure about all those custom modifications affecting the bike's warranty and serviceability. Royal Enfield mechanics might have a tough time working on this beauty!
That kiss on the rear fender was so genuine! You can really see his passion for bikes. Also major props for the wildlife photography hobby - such an interesting contrast to this bad boy bike image.
