500 T Bullet Trials

2003 Enfield 500 T Bullet Trials Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Enfield's classic motorcycle lineup, the 2003 Enfield 500 T Bullet Trials utilizes a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) while maximum torque reaches 35.3 Nm (26 lb-ft). 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 T Bullet Trials 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 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,370 mm (53.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Enfield archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2003 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.