Bullet 500

2000 Enfield Bullet 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2000 Enfield Bullet 500 classic motorcycle, Enfield utilizes a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) air-cooled engine layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 5,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 34 Nm (25.1 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 44.1 HP per liter and a 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,400 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Bullet 500 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, 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, while factory top speed is listed at 125 km/h (78 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Enfield archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1993 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.