Aprilia RXV 450i (2009) vs Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 (2013-17)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Aprilia | Royal Enfield |
| Model: | RXV 450i | Bullet Classic 500 |
| Years: | 2009 | 2013-17 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 77° V-twin cylinder, | Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 449 cc / 27.4 cu in | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 X 49.5 mm | 84 x 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air Cooled |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump with external oil tank. Separate gearbox lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Integrated engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection. Throttle body: Ø38 mm | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Electronic Ignition Keihin |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & Kick |
| Max Power: | 44.7 kW / 60 hp @ 13000 rpm | 20.3 kW / 27.2 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm | 41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Cable operated multi-plate wet clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Chrome-molybdenum steel perimeter frame with aluminium alloy vertical members. Lightweight rear frame. | Single downtube, engine used as stress member |
| Front Suspension: | Ø45 mm Upside down fork, double adjustment | Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Box section aluminium swingarm with cast body, hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment | Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single Ø270 mm disc, 4 piston caliper | Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum, Ø 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 90/90-19 |
| Wheelbase: | 1495 mm / 58.9 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 941 mm / 37.0 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7.8 Litres / 2.1 US gal | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |