500 Bullet

1992 Enfield 500 Bullet Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Enfield's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1992 Enfield 500 Bullet relies on a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 5,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 44.1 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the 500 Bullet measures 184 kg (406 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.36 kg per horsepower). The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 123 km/h (76 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Enfield archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1991 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.