Royal Enfield New Bullet 500 Priced At INR 1.5 Lac

Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 17:48 [IST]

Royal Enfield's new Bullet 500 for India has received a soft launch on its website. The new Bullet 500 could be called a facelifted version of the Bullet EFI, except for the EFI part. The new Bullet 500 uses a carburettor instead of electronic fuel injection for supplying fuel to the engine. The new Bullet 500 now also comes in a brand new colour "Forest Green".

Other special cosmetic features include, a cushioned grab rail for the pillion rider, along with the traditional continuous type seat and a new Gold and Silver Royal Enfield winged badge sitting proudly on the tank. Also, the twin pilot lamps above the headlights and the rear vintage tail lamp assembly, both from the Classic come to the new Bullet 500. The motorcycle has been priced at INR 1,53,855(on-road, Delhi) . For a full list of tech specs go through the image gallery below.

Engine

Type- Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled.
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