Royal Enfield has teamed up with fashion and lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina for a special edition of its Shotgun 650. Called the Son of a Gun, the collaboration was unveiled at EICMA 2026 and will be limited to just 100 units worldwide.
The special edition retains the standard Shotgun 650’s air/oil-cooled 648cc parallel-twin engine and mechanical package, with the changes focused on its appearance. It gets a deep red finish, complemented by blacked-out engine, chassis and exhaust components. Unique tank and side-cover logos distinguish it from the standard motorcycle, while brown handlebar grips and an embroidered leather seat add to the custom look. Each bike will also come with an exclusive stone-washed jacket featuring a custom lining that matches the motorcycle’s paintwork.
This is not the first time Royal Enfield has collaborated with an external brand to create a limited-run Shotgun 650. The first partnership arrived in early 2025 with US-based kit manufacturer Icon Motorsports, resulting in a red, white and blue special edition that was restricted to 100 examples globally. In July 2026, the company followed it up with a version developed alongside Taiwanese custom builder Rough Crafts, featuring a black and gold finish.
Neither pricing nor availability has been confirmed for the Son of a Gun, including whether it will reach New Zealand. Previous collaborations have commanded a modest premium over the standard Shotgun 650 and sold out quickly, suggesting demand could be strong for this latest edition too. The Deus Ex Machina collaboration was presented at EICMA alongside several other Royal Enfield developments, including the Himalayan 750, Continental GT 750 and Flying Flea S6 electric scram
