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Enfield Bullet Classic 500 launched

Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 21:59

Royal Enfield has a launched a mouthwatering classic version of its legendary motorcycle the Bullet. It is amazing to look at – a real vintage motorcycle look, if you ask me.

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Photo

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Photo

The front number plate, the logo, that classic green colour and 1950s looks. The new Bullet Classic 500 really looks like a post World War II motorcycle. Bullet lovers would be drooling, I am sure.

So far there is no information on the expected price. We guess it would be close to Rs 1 lakh, but better to wait in case they throw us a surprise!

Bullet Classic UCE 500cc engine

Bullet Classic UCE 500cc engine

The new Bullet Classic 500 was unveiled by Royal Enfield at Intermot exhibition in Germany. What is really new in the new Bulelt Classic is a UCE (Unit Construction Engine). While in the classic Enfield Bulelt motorcycle engine, the clutch and gearbox are situated outside, they are both integrated into the crankcase in the Bullet Classic 500. Add to this, an electronic fuel injection from Keihin, Japan to comply with the Euro III emission norms and you have a winner.

Royal Enfield claims that the UCE construction gives the Bullet Classic less moving parts, les transmission loss and less maintenance issues.

Photo: Bullet Classic 500 UCE instrument cluster

Photo: Bullet Classic 500 UCE instrument cluster

What remains the same after all these years? Single cylinder pushroad engine, 1950s style nacelle and toolboxes, and the nostalgia. The standard Bulelt thump is a bit diluted for the last couple of years, yes, but thats a small price to pay.

New Bullet Classic photo: Drool!

New Bullet Classic photo: Drool!

The Bullet Classic 500 has the traditional tiger eye design alright, but has a halogen bulb for great illumination.

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 specifications

Single cylinder pushroad engine, spark ignition, air cooled, OHV
499 cc
Bore x stroke 84 x 90 mm
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Electronic fuel injection
Digital electronic ignition
Electric start
27.2 bhp at 5250 RPM
41.3 Nm at 4000 RPM

Gearbox
Constant mesh 5-speed gearbox

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17 Responses to “Enfield Bullet Classic 500 launched”

  1. RONNI said on Thursday, October 9, 2008, 8:08

    YEH BIKE TO ROAD PAR GAAND PHAAD DEGI BAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPP…..

  2. rag said on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 11:11

    hi, this is at present not be ceen on indian roards, coz it is basically for export and its not been licencened for indian roads. lets keep ur fingers crossed and hope to c it soon in india.

  3. Shiva said on Friday, October 24, 2008, 22:04

    Oh man! I am gasping here! Holy krap I looove this! Machismo was ok ok with that vintage look of its, but this one is super hot! I checked out their website and I am sure that they will launch it in India as they have given their contacts in Chennai. Here have a look fellas http://www.bulletclassic.com/ I downloaded couple of its pictures and took some colored prints and now they are adding beauty to my office! ahahahaha!

  4. Rajendra Oberoi said on Friday, October 31, 2008, 14:11

    Though the bike is good looking it could have been improved a lot better.The rear number plate does not suits the bike and they could have come out with a more vibrant color than the dull one which is shown in the pic.

  5. Vijay said on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 16:22

    I want to buy this BIKE today!! RE please, please start selling this in India!!!! I put the Red coloured pic as my desktop backgroud and all my colleagues were drooling like they were seeing Miss Kaif ;-)

  6. Sathiyajith said on Monday, November 17, 2008, 11:15

    I want to buy this BIKE today!! RE please, please start selling this in India!!!! I put the Red coloured pic as my desktop backgroud and all of my customer asking about it when i got this in india and how much the price …plz replay me

  7. oriste said on Monday, November 17, 2008, 21:17

    According to this article (in German) http://www.monstersandcritics.de/artikel/200841/article_105862.php/Klassische-Neuheit-von-Royal-Enfield – where they comment on the introduction in Cologne this year, the price would be around 5000€ (euros), which would be the equivalent of 312,790.789 Rupee according to my calculator…

  8. bharat said on Thursday, December 11, 2008, 18:03

    All r good , but thing is very disappointed that this “Desi” bike have no kick start option , I think When they r design for Indian climate so plz keep in mind ?????

  9. sandy said on Monday, December 22, 2008, 23:07

    what a look ………….nice …and gud

  10. UMMER PV said on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 8:13

    I LIKE VERY MUCH ENFIELD INDIA BULLET, I BOUGHT 1989 MODEL .IT WAS VERY GOOD BIKE .WE SELLED TO OUR FRIEND BUT HE DEAD AN ACCIDENT NOW IDON’T KNOW WHERE IT IS

  11. Karthik.M said on Thursday, January 15, 2009, 16:36

    I own a Royal Enfield Thunder Bird, But will definiteltylook forward buy this beauty as well.

    It’s just amazing, Can you mail me about the launch date and the expected price of this bike in India.

  12. Channel News said on Thursday, January 22, 2009, 9:12

    Royal Enfiled guys should launch this bike in India , there are atleast 20 people whom I know who want to purchase this Classic beauty . Mr Ravichandran Sir ( CEO – Royal Enfield India ) – please do the needfull and see your sales figures zooming in these times of recession.

  13. Pritish Nandi said on Friday, February 20, 2009, 18:18

    I too am waiting for this bike to launch, I believe they will sell the Indianised version for around Rs. 2.5 lakh as it do cost around 6750 dollars in the overseas market.
    Also, if any of you people like to have a 1000cc V-Twin Enfield try the Carberry Enfield on http://www.carberryenfield.com.au

  14. KOMAL said on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 13:51

    Hi guys… please make it fast… I just want to enter the period of second world war and feel like a warrior while riding this monster…

  15. Ram said on Friday, February 27, 2009, 7:26

    HI, Could you please share the upcoming Roye enfield bikes in 2009.

  16. Mayur said on Sunday, March 15, 2009, 5:42

    There is no doubt that this Beauty monster will out beat the Indian two wheeler market provoded that it has the standard gear pattern and also kick start…don’t forgett OLD is always GOLD!!! I will defenitely love to buy this after a test drive :)

  17. abdul lathef said on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 7:39

    whooo,it is great.i am redesigning my 1981 model bullet 350,it is my surprise that if found the almost same of my modified design in the new one.
    dear enfieled lovers,let us share our ideas and modified bellets and form a group.ok

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