2017 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic Desert Storm technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: Bullet 500 Classic Desert Storm
Years: 2017
Engine: Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 84 x 90 mm
Cooling System: Air Cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: 15W50 API, SL grade, JASO MA
Induction: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Electrical: 12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W
Exhaust: One-into-one
Ignition: Electronic Ignition Keihin
Starting: Electric & Kick
Max Power: 20.3 kW / 27.2 hp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque: 41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single downtube, engine used as stress member
Front Suspension: Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 80 mm / 3.1 in
Front Brakes: Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum, Ø 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding
Wheels: Alloy, laced wire spokes
Front Rim: 3.25 x 19
Rear Rim: 3.50 x 19
Front Tyre: 90/90-19
Dimensions: Length: 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase: 1370 mm / 53.9 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Wet Weight: 187 kg / 412 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal

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