Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 Lewis Leathers Limited Edition (2011-12) vs Piaggio X9 Evolution 250 (2005-13)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Royal Enfield	Piaggio
Model:	Bullet Classic 500 Lewis Leathers Limited Edition	X9 Evolution 250
Years:	2011-12	2005-13
Engine:	Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity:	499 cc / 30.4 cu-in	244.3 cc / 14.9 cub in.
Bore x Stroke:	84 x 90 mm	72 mm x 60 mm
Cooling System:	Air Cooled	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	8.5:1	10.3:1
Ignition:	Electronic Ignition Keihin	Electronic CDI
Starting:	Electric & Kick	Electric / kick
Max Power:	20.3 kW / 27.2 hp @ 5200 rpm	16.4 kW / 22 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque:	41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm	16.4 Nm / 2.05 kgf-m / 12.09 ft-lbs @ 8250 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate	Automatic, centrifugal, dry
Transmission:	5 Speed, constant mesh	CVT, twist and go
Frame:	Single downtube, engine used as stress member	Double cradle, high strength tubular steel
Front Suspension:	Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel	Hydraulic telescopic fork, 35 mm stanchions
Front Wheel Travel:	130 mm / 5.1 in	90 mm / 3.54 in.
Rear Suspension:	Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload	Dual, preload adjustable shocks
Front Brakes:	Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Double disc, 240 mm
Rear Brakes:	Drum, Ø 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding	Single disc, 240 mm
Wheels:	Alloy, laced wire spokes	Alloy rims and spokes
Front Tyre:	90/90-19	120/70 - 14 in.
Dimensions:	Length: 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in	Length: 2130 mm / 83.9 in. Width: 910 mm / 35.8 in.
Wheelbase:	1370 mm / 53.9 in	1500 mm / 59.1 in.
Seat Height:	800 mm / 31.5 in	790 mm / 31.1 in.
Fuel Capacity:	14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal	12 L / 3.17 US gal