Royal Enfield BULLET CLASSIC 500: review, history, specs
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| Royal Enfield BULLET CLASSIC 500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2009 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | SIngel cylinder, four stroke, air-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 27.22 HP (20.3 KW) @ 5250RPM |
| Torque | 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping Rear: Swing arm with gas absorbers |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc 280mm Rear: Drum 153mm |
| Front Tire | 90/90 -19 |
| Rear Tire | 100/90 -19 |
| Wheelbase | 53.9 inches (1369 mm) |
| Length | 85.0 inches (2159 mm) |
| Width | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Weight | 187.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Royal Enfield BULLET CLASSIC 500 was a SIngel cylinder, four stroke, air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Royal Enfield in 2009. Max torque was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 27.22 HP (20.3 KW) @ 5250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90 -19 front tire and a 100/90 -19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 280mm in the front and a Drum 153mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm with gas absorbers. The wheelbase was 53.9 inches (1369 mm) long.
2009 Royal Enfield BULLET CLASSIC 500[edit | edit source]
The Classic 500, armed with a potent fuel injected 500cc engine and clothed in a disarmingly appealing post war styling, this promises to be the most coveted Royal Enfield in history.
For those who want it all. The power, the fuel efficiency, the reliability and simple, yet drop dead gorgeous classic styling. The classic turns heads not because it wants to but because it can’t help it. You will appreciate the beat not just for the music it creates but also for the muted feeling of strength and power that it signifies.