Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Manufacturer	Royal Enfield
Engine	Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV, 2 valve
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Transmission	4 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel Rear: Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm wheel travel
Brakes	Front: Drum Rear: Drum
Front Tire	90/90 -19
Rear Tire	100/90 -19
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Weight	168.0 kg / 370.4 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	13.5 Liters / 3.2 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air Cooled cooled Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV, 2 valve. The engine featured a 8.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Mulitiplate.

Chassis

It came with a 90/90 -19 front tire and a 100/90 -19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm wheel travel. The Bullet 500 was fitted with a 13.5 Liters / 3.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 168.0 kg / 370.4 lbs.

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Overview

Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Make Model	Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Year
Engine Type	Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV, 2 valve
Displacement	499 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	84 x 90 mm
Cooling System	Air Cooled
Compression	8.5:1
Induction	Carburettor
Electrical	12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W
Ignition
Starting	Kick
Max Power	27.2 hp / @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque	41.3 Nm / 30.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Clutch	Mulitiplate
Transmission	4 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm wheel travel
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	90/90 -19
Rear Tire	100/90 -19
Wheel Base	1370 mm / 53.9 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight	168.0 kg / 370.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	13.5 Liters / 3.2 US gal