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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Enfield Lightning'''
|name            = Enfield Lightning
|image            =
|aka              = Lightning 550, 550 Lightning, Lightning 500, Lightning 535
|aka              = Lightning 550, 550 Lightning, Lightning 500, Lightning 535
|manufacturer    = [[Enfield]]
|manufacturer    = Enfield
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1997 - 2002
|production      = 1997 - 2002

Latest revision as of 21:09, 23 November 2019


Enfield Lightning
Manufacturer
Also called Lightning 550, 550 Lightning, Lightning 500, Lightning 535
Production 1997 - 2002
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Top Speed 78 mph (125 km/h)
Horsepower 25.48 HP (19.0 KW) @ 5400RPM
Torque 28.32 ft/lbs (38.4 Nm) @ 3000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. micarb vm 28
Ignition cb point
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet plater
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Wheelbase 54.02 inches (1372 mm)
Seat Height 29.92 inches (760 mm)
Weight 180.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 3.76 Gallon (14.25 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 4.50 liters/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Enfield Lightning 535 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Enfield between 1997 and 2002. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (125 km/h). Max torque was 28.32 ft/lbs (38.4 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 25.48 HP (19.0 KW) @ 5400 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plater.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The Lightning 535 was fitted with a 3.76 Gallon (14.25 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.02 inches (1372 mm) long.