Enfield Bullet 500

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The Enfield Bullet 500 was a single cylinder, four-stroke classic motorcycle produced between 1991 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 74 mph (119 km/h). Max torque was 30.46 ft/lbs (41.3 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 26.69 HP (19.9 KW) @ 5250 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 84.0mm bore x 90.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 8.5:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the wet, manual multiple discs.

Chassis

It came with a 90/90-19 front tire and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. 2-piston calipers in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork, 35mm while the rear was equiped with a twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload. The Bullet 500 was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 352.08 pounds (159.7 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.54 inches (1360 mm) long.

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