Enfield Classic 500: history, specs, pictures

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Enfield Classic 500
Manufacturer
Also called 500 Classic Outfit, Classic 500 C5 Military, Classic 500 C5 Classic, Classic 500 C5 Chrome, Classic Battle Green, Classic Squadron Blue, Classic Desert Storm, Classic Chrome, Classic 500 Stealth Black
Production 2003 - 2018
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 84.0mm x 90.0mm
Top Speed 75 mph (120 km/h)
Horsepower 26.69 HP (19.9 KW) @ 5250RPM
Torque 30.46 ft/lbs (41.3 Nm) @ 4000RPM
Fuel System injection. keihin
Ignition digital
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet mulitiplate
Suspension Front: telescopic fork, 35 mm
Rear: twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Brakes Front: single disc. 2-piston caliper
Rear: single disc. single-piston caliper
Front Tire 90/90-18
Rear Tire 120/80-18
Wheelbase 53.54 inches (1360 mm)
Length 84.25 inches (2140 mm)
Width 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Height 42.91 inches (1090 mm)
Seat Height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 385.81 pounds (175.0 Kg) (dry), 194.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Enfield Classic 500 Stealth Black was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Enfield between 2003 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 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[edit | edit source]

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. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet mulitiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-18 front tire and a 120/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. 2-piston caliper in the front and a single disc. single-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork, 35 mm while the rear was equipped with a twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload. The Classic 500 Stealth Black was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 385.81 pounds (175.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.54 inches (1360 mm) long.