Royal Enfield Bullet 500 B5

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 B5
Manufacturer	Royal Enfield
Production	2012 - 15
Engine	Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Ignition	Electronic Ignition
Transmission	5 Speed (left foot gear shift)
Suspension	Front: Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel Rear: Swing Arm With Gas Shock Absorbers, Stroke 80 mm wheel travel
Brakes	Front: Single 280mm disc Rear: Foot operated, 153 mm 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. 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 Single 280mm disc in the front and a Foot operated, 153 mm 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 B5 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  B5 500

Built in the image of the legendary iron barrel Bullet 350, the Bullet 500 embodies the the rugged simplicity and timeless style the made the Royal Enfield Bullet popular across the world for more than 50 years. The Bullet 500 combines Royal Enfield's most iconic model with its robust and reliable new UCE engine to create a modern bike that brings simple pleasures back to motorcycling. Styled in the image of its 1955 namesake, Royal Enfield's latest 500cc Bullet offers riders classic motorcycling from a brand with a pedigree stretching back to 1901. And with frugal fuel consumption of 80mpg running costs are modest too.

Valenced steel mudguards, hand-painted gold coach-lines on the petrol tank and side panels, and winged Royal Enfield badges mean that the latest incarnation of the Bullet, which has been in continuous production since 1949, could easily be mistaken for a restored machine from the 1950's. It even runs on Avon Speedmaster tires. Like its predecessors, it is powered by a 499cc single cylinder engine with a bore and stroke of 84mm x 90mm. However, the engine is Royal Enfield's new unit construction design, introduced in 2009, with 5-speed gearbox and wet multiplate clutch, for fuss-free gear changes. The traditional chrome silencer contains a catalytic converter, so the Bullet 500 meets tough Euro 3 emissions regulations too.

Brakes, suspension and electrical system have all been updated; the 280mm front disc brake provides relaible stopping power, gas filled rear shock absorbers give a smoother ride and the 12-volt electrics power the halogen headlight, indicators and starter motor. In fact the Bullet 500 is one of the few modern motorcycles to give owners a choice of both kick and electric starting.

The Bullet 500 is the culmination of over 8 decades of legacy, of the longest running model in continuous production. Since 1932 the Bullet has mesmerized thousands all over the world with its unique styling and one of its kind feel of ride feel. The Bullet 500 is a seamless pairing of the majestic Bullet styling, performance and reliability with the new technology elements like the Electronic Fuel Injection synergized seamlessly with the period styling.The Bullet 500 is all about romancing with history on today's terms. Royal Enfield Bullet 500 B5 Features Unique Features - Styled after the iconic Bullet 350 - Classic one-color design with winged tank badge - All-new, fully-integrated unit construction engine - Improved suspension, higher cruising speeds, and better handling - Incredible 85 mpg fuel economy* - Built to meet Euro III and other modern emissions standards - Industry-leading 2 year, unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty{| class="wikitable" |- !Make Model |Royal Enfield Bullet B5 500 |- !Year |2012 - 15 |- !Engine Type |Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV |- !Displacement |499 cc / 30.4 cu-in |- !Bore X Stroke |84 x 90 mm |- !Cooling System |Air Cooled |- !Compression |8.5:1 |- !Induction |Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |- !Electrical |12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W |- !Ignition |Electronic Ignition |- !Starting |Kick |- !Max Power |27.2 hp / @ 5250 rpm |- !Max Torque |41.3 Nm / 30.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |- !Clutch |Mulitiplate |- !Transmission |5 Speed (left foot gear shift) |- !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 |Single 280mm disc |- !Rear Brakes |Foot operated, 153 mm drum |- !Front Tire |90/90 -19 |- !Rear Tire |100/90 -19 |- !Dimensions |Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in Height 1050 mm / |- !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

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