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Cycle News 2023 Issue 50 December 19

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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WIND IN THE P52 Welcome the all-new and customizable Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. Royal Enfield Introduces The Shotgun 650 B uilt on Royal Enfield's 650cc parallel-twin platform, the Shotgun 650 "is a tribute to the culture of customization and a new chapter in design for Royal Enfield with an exciting vision of the future," says Royal Enfield. "The Shotgun 650 pays homage to its precursor, the SG650 Con - cept, showcased at EICMA 2021, and celebrates creativity, acting as a blank canvas for custom- ization and personalization for thousands of riders across the world. "A diverse range of 31 Genu - ine Motorcycle Accessories are available for the Shotgun 650. Designed to further highlight the aesthetic appeal of custom cul - ture, bar-end mirrors, a sculpted solo seat and contrast-cut billet rims, to name a few, are avail - able. Also, to complement the spirit of the Shotgun 650, a range of apparel has been developed to explore the future of the brand's apparel. For the Shotgun 650, Royal Enfield is partnering with American apparel manufacturer Icon Motorsports. While more details will be announced later, this is the start of an exciting global collaboration between the two brands." The Shotgun 650 features 18- and 17-inch front and rear wheels, a 43mm Showa fork, an LED headlight, and a Trip - per navigation system and will be available in four colorways: Stencil white, Plasma blue, Green Drill, and Sheetmetal grey. The bike will be launched early next year. CN John Barton—The TT Gatekeeper, Part II L ast week, we brought you the first of a two-part series with Isle of Man TT Rider Liaison Officer, John Barton. It's a fantastic watch, as he details what you need to do to be selected to race the most iconic motorcycle event in the world. This is part two, where Barty shares a few stories of his time as a TT rider but also names the one rider who in recent times has impressed him the most. Trust us, this is not a man easily impressed. Block out the next half hour and give this a watch. It's worth it. CN

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