Positioned in Enfield's classic motorcycle lineup, the 2007 Enfield Bullet 500 utilizes a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 5,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 35 Nm (25.8 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. 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 159.7 kg (352 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.26 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 paired with a rated consumption of 3.36 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 432 km (268 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 119 km/h (74 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.
Specific Output
44.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7.26 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–5,400 rpm
Theoretical Range
~432 km (268 mi)
Engine
Displacement499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power22.0 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 5400 RPM
Torque35.0 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 25.8 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression6.5:1
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Micarb VM 28mm
IgnitionPoints
LubricationDry Sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Plate
Performance
Top Speed119.1 km/h (74.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.36 litres/100 km (29.8 km/l or 70.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases78.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Wheelbase1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-19
Rear Tyre100/90-19
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brake Ø178 mm (7.0 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø152 mm (6.0 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight159.7 kg (352.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1378 HP/kg
Seat Height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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