Royal Enfield Bullet 500 C5 Classic EFI Lewis Leathers Limited Edition

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 C5 Classic EFI Lewis Leathers Limited Edition
Manufacturer	Royal Enfield
Production	2011 - 12
Engine	Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Ignition	Electronic Ignition Keihin
Transmission	5 Speed, constant mesh
Frame	Single downtube, engine used as stress member
Suspension	Front: Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel Rear: Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload
Brakes	Front: Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper Rear: Drum, Ø 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding
Front Tire	90/90-19
Wheelbase	1370 mm / 53.9 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Weight	187 kg / 412 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	14.5 Liters / 3.8 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 Wet, multiplate.

Chassis

Stopping was achieved via Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Drum, Ø 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload. The Bullet 500 C5 Classic EFI Lewis Leathers Limited Edition was fitted with a 14.5 Liters / 3.8 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1370 mm / 53.9 in long.

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Overview

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 Lewis Leathers Limited Edition

Producing motorcycles and riding apparel since 1899 and 1926 respectively, both Royal Enfield and Lewis Leathers hold a unique place in motorcycling history.

To celebrate the latest development of the legendary 500cc Bullet, Royal Enfield and Lewis Leathers have joined forces to create the limited edition Lewis Leathers limited edition Bullet Classic 500. From an idea conceived by vintage style aficionado Nick Clements,, of the Royal College of Art (London), the Lewis Leathers Bullet is based on the 2009-model Bullet Classic motorcycle that is powered by the company’s new fuel-injected 500cc single cylinder engine.

Featuring a special paint scheme and graphics, plus two-tone solo leather seat and Lewis Leathers embossed panniers, production is limited to just 50 machines, all of which will be individually numbered. Performance is given a boost with the addition of an upswept sports silencer. The release of Royal Enfield Lewis Leathers Bullet Classic special coincides with a limited run of Lewis Leathers dedicated to the Royal Enfield marque.

Make Model	Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 Lewis Leathers Limited Edition
Year	2011 - 12
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
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	15W50 API, SL grade, JASO MA
Induction	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Electrical	12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W
Exhaust	One-into-one
Ignition	Electronic Ignition Keihin
Starting	Electric & Kick
Max Power	20.3 kW / 27.2 hp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque	41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Transmission	5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Single downtube, engine used as stress member
Front Suspension	Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel	80 mm / 3.1 in
Front Brakes	Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Drum, Ø 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding
Wheels	Alloy, laced wire spokes
Front Rim	3.25 x 19
Rear Rim	3.50 x 19
Front Tire	90/90-19
Dimensions	Length: 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase	1370 mm / 53.9 in
Ground Clearance	135 mm / 5.3 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Wet Weight	187 kg / 412 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14.5 Liters / 3.8 US gal