At the heart of the 2019 Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500 classic motorcycle, Enfield pairs a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27.2 HP (19.9 kW) at 5,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 41.3 Nm (30.5 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 54.5 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (5,250 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Bullet Trials Works Replica 500 measures 196 kg (432 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.21 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
54.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7.21 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,000–5,250 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin spark
Power27.2 HP (19.9 kW)) @ 5250 RPM
Torque41.3 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.5 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
Compression8.5:1
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Keihin
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet mulitiplate
DrivelineConstant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeSingle downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 35 mm
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Rear Travel80 mm (3.1 inches)
Wheelbase1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-19
Rear Tyre110/80-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. 2-Piston caliper
Front Brake Ø280 mm (11.0 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsWire spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.196.0 kg (432.1 pounds)
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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