Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Specifications & Features

Quick answer: The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 was discontinued in 2020. It was powered by a 499cc engine making 28 PS and 41.3 Nm, and claimed 30 kmpl. If you are cross-shopping today, the closest current alternative is the Jawa Perak.

Specifications reflect the final 2020 model year. Archived and verified by ZigWheels on 12 Oct 2026.

Key Specs of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Key specifications of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Emission Type	BS4
Engine Displ.	499 cc
Max Power	27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Gearbox	5 Speed
Fuel Type	Petrol
ABS	Dual Channel
Wheels Type	Spoke
Tyre Type	Tube
Standard Warranty (Years)	Yes
Transmission	Manual

Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Rs. 1.74 Lakh

Discontinued Model since 21 Apr 2020

Full Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine

Engine specifications of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark ignition
Engine Displacement	499 cc
Gear Box	5 Speed
Max Power	27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Emission Type	bs4
Max Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore	84 mm
Stroke	90 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive
Number Of Cylinders	1
Valve Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Type	Petrol
Ignition	Digital electronic ignition
Compression Ratio	8.5:1

Transmission

Transmission specifications of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Transmission	Manual

Performance and Fuel economy

Performance and Fuel economy specifications of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Mileage (ARAI)	30 kmpl
0-60 kmph	4.59s

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis and Suspension specifications of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Suspension-Front	Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
Chassis	Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member
Suspension-Rear	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload

Tyres and Wheels

Tyres and Wheels specifications of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Tyre Size	Front :-90/90-19, Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size	Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type	Tube
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)	20 psi
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)	Spoke

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
LengthWidthHeight	21408101110
Wheelbase	1380 mm
Length	2140 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Height	1110 mm
Width	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 L
Tail Light	Bulb
Front Brake Size	280 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm

Electricals

Electricals specifications of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb

Warranty

Warranty specifications of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Standard Warranty (Years)	Yes
Standard Warranty (kilometers)	10000

Features

Features of the Royal Enfield Bullet 500
ABS	Dual Channel
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes
Seat Type	Single
Starting	Kick and Self Start
Pass Beam Switch	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue
Average Fuel economy	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes
Stepup Seat	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes
Passenger Backrest	Yes
Cooling System	Air Cooled
Console	Analogue
Odometer	Analogue
Mobile Connectivity	No

User Reviews on Bullet 500 Performance and Features

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Yogesh

Throttle movements

4.2

Nice to ride, Powerful, Easy to maintain.Feels like riding one and half 350! very torquey and responsive to throttle movements.

Yogesh's Bullet 500 gives mileage of 30 kmpl

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Theja

Comfortable bike

2.6

Performance is what i like about the most specially its low end torque, Pulls in any gear without much stress.Maintenance is heavy its not cheap to buy and run and do not expect above 35kmpl it drinks hell alot.Its a comfortable bike can do long journeys without much stress👍.

Theja's Bullet 500 gives mileage of 30 kmpl

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VIKAS

Royale responsibilityso

4.2

The Classic 500 chrome looks astonishing and the powerful engine delivers a throttle full response with a Royale Responsibilityso as it will need more food obviously

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Modified version

5.0

Best modified version and best for students and best performance in all places and good working 💪 for power

B's Bullet 500 gives mileage of 30 kmpl

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Sarath

Good driving

3.8

good driving no bad feeling good braking system nice performence.mileage also good for highways.traveling time less in 500 cc.

Sarath's Bullet 500 gives mileage of 28 kmpl

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Must Read Questions & Answers Before Buying Bullet 500

Q. Is 6.2 feet man suitable for Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

Absolutely
Yes
Yeah... Definitely.. I'm only 5.7 feet, it suits me very well

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Q. I prefer to do long ride, is Royal Enfield Bullet 500 suitable for me to buy? Can this machine fulfil my purpose?

Long rides, this machine is better performing than the 350. I have done 900km in a day. Took 30 mins break after each 200-250 Kms. Yes it will fulfill your purpose.
You can go around the world on a Bullet, comfortable enough . Comfortable cruising speed is 60 mph (100kph)
Obviously. 500cc is more than sufficient for any long rides. 41nm torque takes you easily to 80 km and thump till eternity.

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Q. How is the riding comfort compared to classic 500 - Bullet 500?

Bullet handle and seat are much more comfortable than of Classic giving you a better riding position
Far better
Bullet 500

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Royal Enfield Bullet 500 News Updates

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Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Specifications FAQs

How much CC is Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is equipped with a 499 cc engine.

What is the HP of Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

The Horse power of Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm.

What is the Tyre type of Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

The tyre type of Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is Tube.

What is the Ground Clearance of Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

The Ground Clearance of Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is 135 mm.

Is Jawa Perak better than Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

75% users have chosen Jawa Perak over Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.