500 Bullet

1997 Enfield 500 Bullet Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Enfield 500 Bullet classic motorcycle, Enfield features a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 5,220 rpm while maximum torque reaches 35 Nm (25.8 lb-ft) at 3,000 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 and a 2,220 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,220 rpm), 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 168 kg (370 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.64 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

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.