650 Super Bullet

1997 Enfield 650 Super Bullet Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Enfield for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1997 Enfield 650 Super Bullet relies on a 624 cc (38.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 30 HP (21.9 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 50 Nm (36.9 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 48.1 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,500 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the 650 Super Bullet measures 175 kg (386 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.83 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 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.