Replicating the  Royal Enfield Bullet 500 specifications here because over time these go away from the official website. Last time around, I learnt this the hard way because I lost most of the AVL engined Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 related information when Royal Enfield decided to phase it out, not only from the showrooms, but also from their website.

This page will keep getting updated as and when I find useful information to be used by owners of this model.

Why the interest and the special treatment to this motorcycle?

Just booked one today.

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 specifications

Engine

Type	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Aircooled
Displacement	499cc
Bore x stroke	84mm x 90mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Maximum Power	26.1 bhp @ 5100 rpm
Maximum Torque	40.9 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Ignition System	TCI Unit, Multi curve
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	5 Speed Constant Mesh
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	Oil 15 W 50 API, SL Grade JASO MA
Fuel Supply	Carburettor with throttle position sensor
Air Cleaner	Corrugated Paper Element
Engine Start	Electric/Kick

Chassis & Suspension

Type	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front suspension	Telescopic, 130mm travel
Rear suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers, 80mm travel

Dimensions

Wheelbase	1370 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Length	2140 mm
Width	810 mm (Without Mirror)
Height	1110 mm (Without Mirror)
Kerb Weight (with 90% Fuel )	193 Kg
Fuel Capacity	13.5 Ltr

Brakes & Tyres

Tyres Fr.	90/90 – 19
Tyres Rr.	120/80 – 18
Brakes Front	280mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper
Brakes Rear	153mm Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding

Electrical

Electrical System	12 volt – DC
Battery	12 volt, 14 Ah
Head Lamp	60/55 W, HALOG
Tail lamp	12V, 21W/5W

Spares for Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Added: 11th Jan 2014
A comprehensive list of spares for Royal Enfield Bullet 500. Useful if you plan to travel with this motorcycle. Though I created the page for the Classic series of motorcycles from RE, it holds good for this.

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